Emeren Group and Arpinge Partner to Develop 300 MW Battery Storage Portfolio in Italy

Emeren Group Ltd ("Emeren" or the "Company") (NYSE: SOL), a leading global solar project developer, owner, and operator, announced a co-development agreement with Arpinge, a permanent capital vehicle focused on sustainable infrastructure in Italy, to jointly develop a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) portfolio in Southern Italy.

This partnership strengthens Emeren's growing presence in Italy's BESS market, where the Company has already achieved approximately 1.37 GW in the permitting pipeline. As Emeren's fourth partnership with an Italian leader in ESG-aligned investments, this collaboration aligns with Italy's clean energy goals, accelerating the permitting and development process in support of the country's energy transition. This partnership also reflects Emeren's focus on high-value opportunities in battery storage as a key part of its growth strategy.

Yumin Liu, CEO of Emeren Group, commented, "This partnership with Arpinge marks a promising step forward in our strategic expansion within Italy's energy storage industry. Our success in securing partnerships with top-tier investors like Arpinge reflects Emeren's capability to capture market opportunities early and drive significant value through our proven Development Service Agreement (DSA) model. With the support of our skilled Italian team, we look forward to delivering robust results as we advance toward a successful close to the year."

Federico Merola, CEO of Arpinge Group, commented, "Collaborating with Emeren on this significant battery storage portfolio underscores our commitment to sustainable infrastructure investments that align with Italy's energy transition objectives. This partnership leverages our combined expertise to accelerate the development of critical energy storage solutions, enhancing grid stability and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources."

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