SunPower (SPWRA) signed a contract to work with E.ON Climate and Renewables Italia Solar to design and build a 3.4MW solar power plant in Italy’s Lazio region using ground mounted systems with tracking technology. Construction on the plant will start this year and is expected to be completed in April 2011.

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“E.ON, a recognized global leader in the development of renewable energy, understands that SunPower technology maximizes return on investment by delivering the most energy per hectare,” said Yoram Amiga, president of utility and power plants international at SunPower.  “In partnership with E.ON, we look forward to delivering SunPower’s superior quality, reliability and performance as we serve the local community with clean, renewable power.”