Solar 8 Energy AG is issuing a €10,000,000 public bond in March 2011 to finance the development of 13 megawatts of solar power plants in Italy, representing a total investment of €43,000,000. The bond offers a fixed interest rate of 9.25% over 5 years. Proceeds will be used to expand existing solar capacity in Puglia, Italy from the current 1.5 megawatts to a total of 13 megawatts. The executive team and board of Solar 8 have extensive experience in technology, management, law, finance, and renewable energy development.