Martifer Solar will build the plant, although it will be operated by the private developer, Amplio Solar, part of a large international group based in London. The managing director of Amplio Solar, Alberto Dalla Rosa, said: "the 3 MW of Casteltermini constitute the first successful development of a portfolio of about 100 MW by 2010." The operation is supported by Project Financing Centrobanca, the corporate and investment banking division of the Uni Banca Group.

The plant will use single-axis solar tracker technology, which is much more efficient than fixed structures, and will be the largest solar plant with trackers in Sicily and one of the largest in Italy.

Martifer Solar will build the solar system in the municipality of Casteltermini in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, and it will occupy an area of 13 hectares of agricultural land. The work is due to last six months and, on completion, will position Martifer Solar as one of the leading installers in the Italian market.

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