Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on Enerside’s solar-storage business in Italy, Globeleq, Gridmatic, among others.
Enerside’s Full Control of Italian Solar-Storage Unit
Enerside is acquiring the remaining 44 percent stake in its Italian solar-storage subsidiary for €24 million, gaining 100 percent ownership of a 1.2 GW solar PV and 11.2 GWh battery storage pipeline in southern Italy .The strategy shifts from third-party projects to direct asset development and operation, reinforcing its vertically integrated IPP model. From 2025 to 2026, it plans over €60 million in investment to advance utility-scale solar and BESS projects. Focused on grid-scale solar farms and integrated storage, Enerside aims to deliver bankable, ready-to-build assets. Customers gain from reliable clean energy, while the company achieves stronger market position, operational control, innovation in hybrid systems, and improved capital recycling.
Globeleq Advances Africa’s Largest Standalone Battery Storage Project
Globeleq has reached commercial close on the Red Sands BESS in South Africa, a 153 MW/612 MWh standalone battery project — the largest in Africa. Developed under South Africa’s BESIPPPP program, the project involves significant investment and is set to begin operations by 2027. Strategically located in the Northern Cape, it will connect to Eskom’s grid to enhance energy stability. Using Sungrow’s advanced liquid-cooled PowerTitan 2.0 technology and backed by a 15-year O&M contract, the system ensures high performance. The BESS will help shift loads, reduce blackouts, support renewable integration, and strengthen grid resilience — offering major benefits to utilities and consumers.
Gridmatic Secures 10 MW Texas PPA to Power EdgeConneX Data Centre
Gridmatic has signed a 10 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) in ERCOT with Sol Systems and Mars Solar to supply clean solar energy directly to data centre operator EdgeConneX .Strategically, this deal scales Gridmatic’s AI-optimized clean energy portfolio, strengthening its commercial and industrial (C&I) retail offerings and supporting hourly-matched carbon-free power .The investment leverages AI forecasting for efficient bidding and load management. Technologically focused on hourly matching and AI-driven optimization, the strategy delivers reliable green power. It prioritizes customers like EdgeConneX, who value sustainability and cost predictability. Innovation yields benefits such as real-time carbon accountability, cost savings, and stronger clean-energy credentials.
GreentechLead.com News Desk