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title: "BayWa r.e. sells 16.8 MWp Castets solar project in France to local consortium"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/292089057.md"
description: "BayWa r.e. sold its 16.8 MWp Castets solar project in France to a local consortium led by Avergies and Terra Energies. Construction begins September 2026, supplying 3,800 households and reducing CO2 by 6,000 tonnes annually. BayWa r.e. remains as EPC contractor and operations provider."
datetime: "2026-07-08T15:21:58.000Z"
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# BayWa r.e. sells 16.8 MWp Castets solar project in France to local consortium

-   BayWa r.e. sold the 16.8 MWp ready-to-build Castets solar project in France to a local consortium led by Avergies and Terra Energies. \* Construction is set to start in September 2026; the plant is expected to supply about 3,800 households and avoid around 6,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. \* BayWa r.e. will stay on as EPC contractor and operations service provider, retaining a long-term role in delivery and technical management. \* A 2022 crowdfunding round via Lendosphere drew 67 lenders, raising EUR 65,000 to support local participation. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. BayWa r.e. renewable energy GmbH published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 08, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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