STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ReneSola Ltd ("ReneSola Power" or the "Company") (www.renesolapower.com) (NYSE: SOL), a leading fully integrated solar project developer, today announced that it recently received the environmental approval for its 12 MW solar plant located in the municipality of Caravaca in the region of Murcia in Southern Spain.

The environmental approval is a key milestone towards bringing the project to the "ready-to-build" phase. Construction is expected to begin in early 2022. The Caravaca project is the most advanced project in ReneSola Power's 350 MW pipeline of projects at different development stages in Spain.

Additionally, the Company has opened a sales and business development office in Madrid, Spain to expand its sales network and customer service capabilities in the region.

Ms. Chloé Durieux, Director for Spain and France at Renesola Power, commented, "Spain is a promising market for large-scale solar development, where Renesola Power has built strong capabilities in the last few years. We are excited to obtain the positive outcome of the environmental decision for this first project with high irradiation and favorable connection conditions. This achievement demonstrates Renesola Power's success in driving attractive investments in this competitive market."

Mr. Josef Kastner, CEO of ReneSola Power European Region, said, "From a power generation standpoint, Spain intends to switch to 100% renewable energy sources by 2050, and Renesola Power is positioned to be part of this energy transition. We have established strong partnerships, enabling us to successfully develop solar projects in the country. In addition, Spain is a key market for solar power, and having a strong presence in the country with the opening of the Madrid office is a strategic move for us.  We are proud of our team, and believe we are well-positioned to drive growth in the years ahead."

About ReneSola Power

ReneSola Power (NYSE: SOL) is a leading global solar project developer and operator. The Company focuses on solar power project development, construction management and project financing services. With local professional teams in more than 10 countries around the world, the business is spread across a number of regions where the solar power project markets are growing rapidly, and can sustain that growth due to improved clarity around government policies. The Company's strategy is to pursue high-margin project development opportunities in these profitable and growing markets; specifically, in the U.S. and Europe, where the Company has a market-leading position in several geographies, including Poland, Hungary, Minnesota and New York.

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For Spanish activities: Chloe Durieux, c.durieux@renesolapower.com; For investor and media inquiries, please contact: In the United States: ReneSola Ltd, Mr. Adam Krop, +1 (347) 577-9055 x115, IR.USA@renesolapower.com; The Blueshirt Group, Mr. Ralph Fong, +1 (415) 489-2195, ralph@blueshirtgroup.com; In China: ReneSola Power, Ms. Ella Li, +86 21 6280-9881 x8004, ir@renesolapower.com, The Blueshirt Group Asia, Mr. Gary Dvorchak, CFA, +86 (138) 1079-1480, gary@blueshirtgroup.com