Today’s renewable energy news includes announcements on Sonnedix, Waaree, Serbia and Romania, EDF and Eurus, among others.
Sonnedix Acquires 260 MW Italian Battery Storage Portfolio
Sonnedix has acquired a 260-MW battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio in Tuscania, central Italy, strengthening its position in one of Europe’s fastest-growing energy storage markets. The portfolio comprises 4 standalone BESS projects, each with a capacity of 65 MW, and all have secured grid connection rights. The acquisition increases Sonnedix’s global battery storage portfolio to more than 1.1 GW, complementing its renewable energy platform of over 11 GW across 9 countries. The projects are expected to enhance grid flexibility, support the integration of renewable energy and contribute to Italy’s energy transition. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition aligns with Sonnedix’s strategy to expand its long-duration energy storage and flexible power infrastructure portfolio.
Waaree Launches 5.15 GWh BESS Container Manufacturing Facility
Waaree Energy Storage Solutions (Waaree ESS), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies, has commissioned a 5.15 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) container manufacturing facility in India, exceeding its originally planned 3.5 GWh annual capacity through production debottlenecking and improved battery cell energy density. The facility marks the first phase of Waaree ESS’s 20 GWh integrated energy storage manufacturing roadmap and is equipped with Industry 4.0 technologies, including automated guided vehicles, automated assembly lines and advanced quality assurance systems. During the current financial year, the company also plans to operationalise 5.15 GWh of battery pack manufacturing capacity and 3.5 GWh of lithium cell manufacturing capacity, strengthening India’s domestic battery supply chain and supporting utility-scale, commercial and industrial energy storage applications.
Serbia and Romania Advance Joint Pumped Storage Hydropower Project Serbia and Romania have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation on the proposed Đerdap (Iron Gate) 3 pumped storage hydropower project on the Danube River, strengthening regional energy security and renewable energy integration. The agreement establishes a framework for information exchange and technical collaboration as both countries evaluate the cross-border project. Building on the long-standing success of the jointly operated Đerdap 1 and Đerdap 2 hydropower plants, the new facility is expected to provide large-scale electricity storage, enhance grid balancing and support the integration of variable renewable energy sources. Officials described the proposed project as having the potential to become one of Europe’s largest pumped storage hydropower facilities, reinforcing the region’s transition to a more flexible and resilient clean energy system.
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