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Volstora B.V., a Dutch energy storage solutions manufacturer, has secured an agreement with GSW Gold SolarWind Management GmbH, a German renewable energy operator of 25+ solar parks and 90+ wind turbines. This project marks the start of a partnership between energy storage manufacturer Volstora and renewable energy operator GSW for complementing solar parks in Germany with large-scale storage.
The Volstora energy storage project will enable GSW to optimize its solar renewable energy revenues, including day-ahead and intraday spot market trading, Primary Control Reserve (FCR), and Automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve (aFRR) services.
"We are excited to partner with Gold SolarWind to implement our advanced energy storage technology at the first site, Attigen Solar Park," said Duan van ‘t Slot, CEO of Volstora. "This project showcases our capabilities in expanding our production capabilities and entering other markets."
"We are looking forward to partnering with Volstora and the opportunities this storage will bring for the future of energy," says Christian Gold, owner of GSW.
This collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between Volstora and GSW and is set to consist of 60MWh capacity energy storage by 2026.
Volstora | www.volstora.com
Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, is helping deliver energy to the organizations operating data centers that will power the AI revolution, and actively working to bring more reliable electricity generation online to support growing demand. According to a December report from the U.S. Department of Energy, data center load growth has tripled over the past decade and is projected to double or triple again by 2028.
Avangrid currently has 8 projects that support data centers, totaling over 1,250 Megawatts (MW), with 6 more under construction, or soon to be under construction, totaling over 800 MW in additional capacity. Avangrid is actively working on new projects that will help meet expected energy demand growth in the coming years.
“With an extensive portfolio of energy projects spread across 24 states, and a robust pipeline of over 25 GW of projects, we are in the perfect position to provide secure American energy to the country’s largest technology companies and meet an expected surge in energy demand from data center growth,” said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. “In addition to developing a pipeline of American energy supply, these projects represent massive investments that support U.S. jobs and deliver important financial benefits to the communities they’re located within.”
Avangrid has about 10.5 GW of installed energy capacity across 24 states that are currently supporting the nation’s energy needs. Avangrid’s future projects will continue to power homes, business, and schools around the country, while meeting the growing energy needs driven in part by data center proliferation.
Avangrid | www.avangrid.com
Arcadia, the global utility data and energy solutions platform, announced the acquisition of RPD Energy, the nation's leading provider of innovative renewable energy solutions. This acquisition enhances Arcadia's new suite of Enterprise Solutions, expanding its Energy Procurement Advisory offering for businesses across the US.
Over the past decade, RPD Energy has been at the forefront of clean energy procurement and has pioneered novel transaction structures delivering additional renewable supply to end-use customers, with customized cost and risk analysis. Through deep market knowledge, wholesale and retail structuring expertise, and advanced analytics, RPD Energy delivers some of the most innovative energy procurement solutions in the market today — including an award-winning 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy product. RPD's customer list includes blue-chip corporations such as Iron Mountain, Adobe, Intuit, and UPS.
"As we enter a world of energy scarcity, corporate buyers are increasingly looking for custom procurement solutions that achieve energy security and sustainability goals," said Kiran Bhatraju, founder and CEO of Arcadia. "The old model is broken — reliant on manual processes and narrow solutions that lack data-driven insights. By combining RPD Energy's innovative approach with Arcadia's technology platform and community solar program, we can deliver smarter, more comprehensive procurement solutions to our enterprise customers."
Unlike traditional brokers and advisors, Arcadia — through this acquisition, in-house capabilities, and partners — can now uniquely assess and execute on all energy options, both onsite and offsite, tailored to an individual meter's load and the markets they operate in. The company's Energy Procurement Advisory offering includes:
Arcadia operates the nation's largest community solar portfolio with over 2 GW of capacity, helping 2,500 organizations secure localized clean energy contracts. Its platform powers millions of solar and storage analyses annually. With the addition of RPD Energy's expertise, Arcadia now offers an even more comprehensive approach to integrating onsite and offsite solar into broader energy procurement strategies.
Former Constellation Energy commodities executive, Max Duckworth, who served as RPD Energy's board chair, commented, "We're delighted to be acquired by Arcadia, who we regard as the ideal organization to take RPD Energy's carbon-free energy (CFE) offerings to the next level. By integrating RPD Energy's structuring know-how and partner network into Arcadia's industry-leading solutions platform, thousands of businesses will be empowered with smarter procurement strategies that optimize across their energy security, cost savings, and sustainability goals."
Through this acquisition, Rohit Marwaha, EVP of Product Development and Supply at RPD Energy, will lead Arcadia's onsite and offsite energy procurement advisory offerings and continue to drive innovation in enterprise solutions. Marwaha brings 20 years of customer solutions and supply structuring experience.
Arcadia | arcadia.com
Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, announced a set of powerful enhancements to the Predict+ platform that gives utilities deep insight into grid demand, renewable generation, and energy market dynamics. Designed to enhance the accuracy, scalability, and robustness of energy forecasting with up to 97.5% accuracy through machine learning and artificial intelligence, the platform leverages smart meter consumption data to predict precise grid production and consumption forecasts. Predict+ helps energy providers streamline operations, reduce volatility, and maximize performance. Since the first quarter of 2024, the Predict+ platform has grown from 15,000 to 140,000 meters under management and covers a total of 600 GWh of energy today.
Predict+ empowers utility operators to adapt to real-world demand challenges when balancing renewable and baseload generation sources, particularly during extreme weather events and market disruptions. The platform delivers actionable intelligence that improves load forecasting accuracy while reducing manual workload, with data intervals ranging from yearly, monthly, daily, and down to by-the-minute data resolution. Predict+ includes the following primary functional domains:
“The Predict+ platform doesn't only allow our customers to lower operating costs and streamline workflows, it actually drives higher returns on investment and more resilient, intelligent renewable energy infrastructure,” said Zvi Alon, chief executive officer at Tigo Energy. “As Predict+ expands into Europe and North America, we are bringing machine learning to energy analytics and predictions to a new standard for energy forecasting. As energy generation becomes more diverse and markets become increasingly dynamic, Predict+ offers a competitive edge by bringing grid stability and true foresight to utility operators.”
Predict+ has the ability to quickly recalibrate demand and load forecasts in response to external disruptions—such as COVID-19 and extreme weather events—which gives grid operators a distinct competitive edge. Existing customers continue to validate the platform’s real-world value by expanding their usage, adding modules, and scaling capacity. Predict+ stands apart from traditional forecasting methods by leveraging advanced algorithms that reduce volatility, improve accuracy, and streamline operations, often outperforming legacy approaches like spreadsheets by up to 11%, with approximately 3% deviation from actual. By consistently delivering higher accuracy with reduced manual intervention, Predict+ has become a trusted solution for energy providers looking to optimize grid performance through forecasting.
Tigo Energy | www.tigoenergy.com
Aspen Power, a leading distributed generation platform dedicated to building the clean energy future, announced that it has closed on a community solar portfolio from Greenwood Sustainability Infrastructure (GSI), totaling 23 megawatts of direct current (MWdc) capacity.
The projects, located in the New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and National Grid utility territories, are set to enhance renewable energy access in the region. These projects will participate in New York’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) program, offering subscribers a discount on prevailing utility rates while contributing valuable clean energy to the grid.
“This marks an important milestone in Aspen Power’s partnership with GSI as we continue to expand our presence in New York’s renewable energy market,” said Jorge Vargas, Chief Executive Officer, Aspen Power. “By closing on these initial sites, we are advancing our mission to support New York’s clean energy goals and provide tangible benefits to the communities we serve.”
“This transaction exemplifies the value of strategic collaboration in advancing renewable energy projects while recognizing GSI’s development acumen within the solar industry” said Mazen Turk, CEO, Greenwood Sustainability Infrastructure. "By working with Aspen Power, we’re ensuring that these projects will deliver meaningful benefits to New York communities while unlocking the value of our assets in alignment with GSI’s overall market strategy.”
Incorporating advanced Single-Axis Tracking (SAT) systems, these projects are designed to maximize energy production by following the sun’s trajectory throughout the day. This technology underscores Aspen Power’s commitment to enhancing the efficiency and impact of its renewable energy projects.
Through this strategic collaboration, GSI benefits from Aspen Power’s expertise and resources in scaling and managing community solar assets, ensuring their successful deployment and long-term operation.
Aspen Power | aspenpower.com
Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure | http://www.greenwoodinfra.com
ESA is advancing its strategic expansion in Massachusetts with the Sturbridge Powerand Carpenter Hill Power battery energy storage projects, now in advanced stages of development. Located at sites between Springfield and Boston, Massachusetts, these projects represent a pivotal investment in enhancing regional energy stability and addressing the massive growth in energy demand.
Together, the Sturbridge and Carpenter Hill Power projects will deliver a combined 300 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacityand are exceptionally sited with large setbacks and existing screening. This advanced infrastructure will support greater grid reliability and mitigate challenges associated with peak energy demand.
"These well-sited assets exemplify ESA's commitment to strengthening American
energy production and delivering premier investment opportunities in battery energy
storage," said Lindsay Latre, Chief Executive Officer of ESA. "Backed by our
advanced stakeholder engagement strategies and deep permitting expertise, we
develop projects that not only overcome regulatory challenges but also maximize
long-term value. Sturbridge Power and Carpenter Hill Power are strategically
positioned to support Massachusetts' alternative energy objectives while enhancing
economic growth."
Massachusetts' commitment to grid modernization and energy diversification presents a significant opportunity for private capital investment, particularly through the Clean Peak Standard. This policy framework enhances market incentives for energy storage and renewable integration, driving both long-term value creation and grid resilience. ESA's Sturbridge Power and Carpenter Hill Power projects are strategically positioned to capitalize on these opportunities, delivering strong returns while aligning with state priorities for carbon reduction and cost efficiency.
ESA aims to support Massachusetts' renewable energy targets and bolster the state's leadership in energy innovation. These projects will deliver significant value to the ISO-New England grid, offering investors a compelling pathway to participate in a growing, policy-supported market with stable revenue potential.
ESA Solar Energy | https://esa-solar.com/
DESRI, in partnership with Ranger Power, announced that the Show Me State Solar Project achieved financial close with its project lenders and initiated construction. Show Me State Solar (the Project) is a 250-megawatt (MWac) solar facility in Callaway County, Missouri.
"Starting construction at Show Me State Solar is an exciting milestone for DESRI as well as our partners at Ranger Power," said Thomas de Swardt, Chief Commercial Officer of DESRI. "This is DESRI's third project in Missouri to start construction, and we appreciate all of the Project's stakeholders and supporters as we continue to expand our portfolio. We particularly appreciate Ranger's efforts as well as Meta's support in moving the Project forward."
Show Me State Solar has a power purchase agreement with an affiliate of Meta and is expected to employ upwards of 300 individuals during peak construction. The Project is expected to begin commercial operations in 2026.
"Ranger Power is proud to play a role in bringing this significant level of investment to Callaway County," said Adam Cohen, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ranger Power. "A nearly $500 million venture, this forward-thinking partnership advancing Meta's role as a technology leader will benefit the local community and citizens of the Show Me State for decades to come with locally harvested and cost-effective power."
Financing for the construction of the Project was provided by a consortium of lenders including Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce(CIBC) as left lead arranger, plus Nord/LB, Royal Bank of Canada, and Bank of America.
"CIBC is pleased to serve as Co-Coordinating Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent in the Show Me State financing, highlighting our strong and trusted relationship with DESRI and our shared commitment to sustainable energy and a greener economy," said Peter O'Neill, Head of U.S. Project Finance and Infrastructure at CIBC.
"We are excited to see the Show Me State solar project in Missouri soon kicking off construction," said Urvi Parekh, Head of Global Energy at Meta. "This project is an important part of our broader work to continue matching our electricity with 100% renewable energy – including our data center infrastructure in Kansas City."
DESRI | https://desri.com/
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