The latest renewable energy news includes announcements on R.Power, Saft, Jupiter Wagons, Scornicesti battery storage project in Olt County, Romania, and others.
R.Power Advances 127 MW/254 MWh Scornicesti Battery Project Toward Romanian Grid Connection
Polish renewable-energy producer R.Power has completed installation of all 46 battery units and 23 medium-voltage transformer stations at its 127 MW/254 MWh Scornicesti battery storage project in Olt County, Romania. Construction began in spring 2026, with Parapet serving as engineering and construction contractor. Grid connection to transmission operator Transelectrica is expected in late 2026 or early 2027. R.Power secured approximately €46 million in project financing earlier in 2026. The project is jointly owned with Eiffel Investment Group. Slovenian energy trader GEN-I will provide battery optimisation services for five years. R.Power’s European battery portfolio includes 1.6 GW/5.8 GWh of operating, construction-stage and commercialised projects.
Saft Wins 122 MWh Battery Storage Contracts from Axpo for Two Projects in France
French battery manufacturer Saft has signed two contracts with Swiss energy company Axpo to supply 122 MWh of battery storage systems for projects in France. The contracts cover a 41 MW/92 MWh installation at Orbec in Normandy and a 14 MW/30 MWh facility at Bois Paillet in Centre-Val de Loire. Saft will supply 24 Intensium Flex battery containers, power conversion equipment and energy management technology. Equipment deliveries are scheduled for early 2027. The installations will use liquid-cooled battery technology and Saft’s I-Sight monitoring platform. Axpo intends to operate the batteries in electricity trading and ancillary-services markets. Contract values were not disclosed. Saft
Jupiter Wagons Wins ₹100 Crore Contract for 41 MW/102.5 MWh Battery Storage in Uttarakhand
Indian industrial technology company Jupiter Wagons has secured a contract worth approximately ₹100 crore to develop a 41 MW/102.5 MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Uttarakhand. The contract was awarded through a competitive tender conducted by Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited. Jupiter Wagons will execute the project through its energy subsidiary JEM Energy, working with Madhav Infra Projects. The contract covers battery equipment supply, installation, testing and commissioning. The award follows an earlier contract for a 50 MW/200 MWh battery project in West Bengal. Jupiter Wagons aims to build a battery storage order book of approximately ₹1,000 crore by FY2027.