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RNS Number : 6683X  Zenith Energy Ltd  23 March 2026

March 23, 2026

 

ZENITH ENERGY LTD.

Fully Funded Italian Solar Expansion:

Construction of 7 MWp Puglia Plant to Commence July 2026

Zenith Energy Ltd. ("Zenith" or the "Company") (LSE: ZEN; OSE: ZENA; XSAT:
ZENA SDR), the international energy production and development company, is
pleased to announce a major milestone in the execution of its Italian
renewable energy development and production strategy, with construction of its
7 MWp solar plants in the Puglia region (together the "Under Construction
Portfolio" or "UCP") now scheduled to commence in early July 2026.

With grid connectivity fully secured and construction financing now in place,
Zenith has successfully de-risked the development phase of the project and is
positioned to rapidly advance into construction. This milestone underscores
the Company's ability to efficiently originate, finance, and execute
high-value renewable energy projects, accelerating the growth of its solar
portfolio and reinforcing its strategy to deliver scalable, long-term
shareholder value.

UCP Highlights

·    The UCP comprises of three solar plants in Puglia with a total
capacity of 7 MWp.

·    Construction is scheduled to commence in the first week of July 2026.

·    All required grid connectivity has been successfully obtained.

·    Financing to cover 85% of both land acquisition and construction
costs is fully arranged.

 

UCP Economics and Key Metrics

 

·    Total UCP land acquisition costs amount to EUR 720,000 and
construction costs are expected to be approximately EUR 3,150,000, giving a
total of approximately EUR 3.87 million. Zenith will contribute 15%
(approximately EUR 580,500), with the balance financed externally.

·    Upon completion, the UCP is expected to generate approximately 11.2
GWh of electricity annually, based on a Southern Italy yield assumption of
approximately 1,600 kWh/kWp/year, implying a capacity of approximately 7 MWp.

·    The UCP is projected to generate gross revenue of approximately EUR
14.8 million over the first 10 years (c. EUR 1.48 million per annum), based
on an implied electricity price of approximately €0.13/kWh, subject to
prevailing market conditions or contracted PPA terms.

·    The estimated sale value of the UCP once fully operational is
approximately EUR 9.1 million, equivalent to EUR 1.3 million per MWp.

 

Andrea Cattaneo, Chief Executive Officer, commented:

"The commencement of construction marks a significant milestone for Zenith as
we transform development-stage assets into production assets within our
Italian solar portfolio.

The UCP demonstrates the strength and scalability of the platform we have
built. With total acquisition and development costs of approximately EUR
3,870,000, the UCP is expected to generate around EUR 1,480,000 in gross
annual revenue, supporting a compelling payback profile and attractive
long-term returns.

It is to be underlined that Zenith has secured exposure to an asset with an
estimated resale value of approximately EUR 9.1 million, supported by an
initial capital contribution of only EUR 580,500. This highlights the capital
efficiency of our strategy and the strong appetite in the market to finance
our solar growth.

We also retain the flexibility to monetise part or all of the portfolio at a
premium, enabling us to recycle capital into further high-return opportunities
across our solar pipeline."

 

 

Further Information:

  Zenith Energy Ltd

 Andrea Cattaneo, Chief Executive Officer

                                            Tel: +1 (587) 315 1279

                                            E: info@zenithenergy.ca

 

Notes to Editors:

Zenith Energy Ltd. is a revenue generating, independent energy company with
energy production, exploration and development assets in North Africa, the US
and Europe. The Company is listed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market
(LSE: ZEN), the Euronext Growth of the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: ZENA) and on
the Spotlight Stock Market in Sweden (XSAT: ZENA SDR).

Zenith's strategic focus is on pursuing development opportunities through the
development of proven revenue generating energy production assets, as well as
low-risk exploration activities in assets with existing production.

 

 

 

 

 

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(EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of UK domestic law by virtue of
the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR"). Upon the publication of
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