Sineng Electric Supplies Energy Storage Solution to North Africa’s First Utility-Scale Energy Storage Project

Norwood Medical LLC (Dayton) and ENGIE Resources LLC, a subsidiary of ENGIE North America (ENGIE), announce a five-year renewable energy contract. The agreement brings renewable wind energy from ENGIE to Norwood Medical's headquarters campus in Dayton.

Under the terms of a five-year agreement, Norwood Medical will initially match 50% of its electricity consumption at ­­­­­four locations, increasing its commitment to 100% for eleven buildings over the term, including approximately 120,000 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from ENGIE's Priddy Wind Project in Texas.

Norwood Medical will procure Green-e Certified RECs that will ultimately deliver the equivalent environmental benefits of avoiding the greenhouse gas emissions from 52 million pounds of coal burned, or 47,223 metric tons of CO2*. Green-e RECs are certified by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions to verify exclusive use of renewable electricity within an electricity market.

The agreement supports a Norwood Medical objective to reduce carbon emissions. "We have a goal of 50% reduction of scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 versus baseline year of 2021, and net zero by 2050," said Jeremiah Allen, Vice President, Engineering. "Reducing our impact on the environment is vitally important. Leveraging renewable electricity will help us hit our goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2021 levels."

Serving as an advisor on this agreement is Statistical Energy (Dublin, OH). "We are proud to bring together two carbon champions," said Michael Jackson, CEO/Partner, Statistical Energy.  "This agreement is proof that renewable energy can be structured in a manner that addresses market volatility and meets the needs of a growing, commercial electricity customer with a commitment to reduce carbon through renewable energy." 

"Norwood asked us for a comprehensive analysis of their usage, plans for growth, historic prices and the forward fixed market. This led us to a structure with some market-based risk and float on the market, rather than to lock in a price now," said Ron Cantlie, President/Partner at Statistical Energy. "Norwood chose optionality to lock in later, or not lock at all. It addresses the changing nature of supply and demand on the PJM grid."

*According to EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator.

Norwood Medical | https://www.norwoodmedical.com/

ENGIE North America I https://www.engie-na.com/

Statistical Energy | https://statisticalenergy.com/

Resideo Grid Services, a leader in demand response aggregation and program management, achieved a milestone year, marked by three significant trends in energy load shifting. As strain on the electric grid increases, Resideo and its partners are adopting new strategies to manage energy with greater precision and efficiency, ensuring it can be moved when and where it's needed most.

These advancements are reflected in the following trends:

• More energy shifted. The team performed more events than the previous 12 years of operation combined, showcasing a substantial increase in volume managed with minimized impact on individual customers due to targeted, shorter events. In 2024, Resideo Grid Services facilitated 2,448 demand response events, providing an estimated capacity of 773 MW, comparable to the output of 2,680 miles of solar panels.

• Focused demand response events. Partnering with 65 utilities and virtual power plant (VPP) partners nationwide, Resideo leverages its network of over 685,000 distributed energy resources (DERs) to refine energy management strategies. 

“We’re continually working with utilities to shift how we manage events,” said Michael Siemann, PhD, Distinguished Engineer with Resideo Grid Services. “In 2024, 22% of our demand response events utilized less than half of their available devices, highlighting a focus on smaller, more targeted grid sections and more efficient grid management.”

• Evolving peak “season.” Last year, Resideo Grid Services helped manage 1,200 events outside the traditional summer peak season. As peak demand moves toward the winter months due to growth in the electrification of space heating, utilities and VPP operators are challenged to rethink how they manage resources and provide new tools that will help expand energy management solutions to support year-round grid reliability.

In anticipation of growing need, Resideo Grid Services is introducing the newest iteration of its Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management system (Edge-DERMS) platform. The platform supports utilities’ operations with features to manage portfolios of thermostats, batteries, water heaters, EVs and other loads, improving customer management, device connectivity and overall program execution as demand response grows more complex. It also includes enhanced versions of forecasting and load-shaping tools pioneered nearly a decade ago, along with real-time visual data for dynamic, responsive decision-making.  

“The Edge-DERMS platform offers utilities more control, flexibility and actionable data to make better and more confident decisions, ensuring their customers benefit from a more seamless and efficient energy service experience,” said Dave Oberholzer, General Manager of Resideo Grid Services. “We’re also continuously enhancing the platform with our utility clients to help them manage a changing grid.”

In addition, a new website, ResideoGridServices.com, offers industry partners and leaders easy access to Resideo’s energy updates, and utilities and aggregators can stay informed on energy news, find support and learn about current energy offerings and the Connected Savings program.

Resideo Grid Services | https://www.resideogridservices.com/resideo-grid-services

On Jan. 15, 2025, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a Notice of Intent (NOI) in the Federal Register to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for a Construction and Operations Plan submitted by Vineyard Mid-Atlantic, LLC. The publication of the NOI opened a 45-day public comment period. 

The Department of the Interior and BOEM are implementing President Trump’s memorandumtemporarily halting offshore wind leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf. The memorandum also pauses new or renewed approvals, rights-of-way, permits, leases, or loans for offshore wind projects pending a review of federal wind leasing and permitting practices. 

As a result, the February virtual public meetings on BOEM’s NOI to prepare an EIS for the proposed Vineyard Mid-Atlantic Project have been cancelled.  

For those who intended to provide public comment, written comments can still be submitted at www.regulations.gov under Docket No. BOEM-2025-0002 until the public comment period closes on March 3rd, 2025. 

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management | https://www.boem.gov/

Verogy, a leading Connecticut solar energy developer announced the addition of two seasoned professionals to its team. Carolyn Humphreys and Ben Frank have joined Verogy as Vice Presidents of Solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to advance the company’s commercial and utility scale solar EPC services nationwide.

Carolyn Humphreys

Carolyn Humphreys joins the team with nearly two decades committed to the growth of the solar energy industry.  In her leadership positions for national and global design, installation, finance, and manufacturing companies, she built installer channels, consistently exceeding revenue targets, and improving the employee and client experience.  Carolyn earned global awards for sales, training & mentoring and helped the industry deploy more than 1GW of solar projects.  Her proven business expertise, along with a stellar track record in developing and implementing creative business solutions, makes her an exceptional addition to the Verogy team.

Ben Frank

Ben Frank is a seasoned senior executive with over 25 years of experience in renewables and technology, having excelled in leadership roles across start-ups, small companies, and Fortune 500 firms, with a focus on solar energy, energy efficiency, manufacturing, and power electronics. He has a proven track record of driving revenue growth and building high-performing sales teams, while also successfully raising capital and managing strategic business development initiatives.

“Welcoming Carolyn and Ben to Verogy is a significant milestone for our company,” said Will Herchel, CEO of Verogy.  “Their combined expertise in EPC will enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive solar solutions to our clients. Strong EPC leadership is crucial for efficiently deploying solar energy projects across the country, and Carolyn and Ben’s considerable experience underscores our continued commitment to excellence in the solar industry.”

The addition of these two established industry players to the Verogy team reinforces the company’s strength in the EPC as a service market. Through their proven track records, Frank and Humphreys will bring a new depth to Verogy’s current initiatives.  The solar EPC model employed by Verogy represents an efficient, effective approach to solar energy deployment. The continued growth of the Verogy team reaffirms the company’s commitment to bringing sustainable solutions to C&I customers nationwide.

Verogy | https://www.verogy.com/

Landus, an Iowa-based agriculture solutions company, and TalusAg, an agriculture technology company, announced that they have successfully commenced commercial green ammonia production with the first and only modular systems in North America. Local, domestic production of green ammonia enabled by TalusAg’s rapidly deployable systems ensures cost-competitive, reliable and sustainable fertilizer supply for American farmers.

“Any import tariffs are likely to disrupt fertilizer supply chains and could have a detrimental impact on American farmers. We are committed to supporting farming communities in Iowa and across the country with locally produced green ammonia. Our partnership with Landus is critical to building supply chain reliability and resilience within the United States,” said Hiro Iwanaga, founder and CEO of TalusAg.

Nitrogen contained in ammonia is essential for growing crops but availability is heavily dependent on global supply chains that are vulnerable to disruptions, whether due to geopolitical dynamics or price spikes caused by unforeseen physical interruptions.

Research from the US Department of Agriculture found that fertilizer prices in the US “more than doubled between 2021 and 2022 due to many factors including a Russia price hike, a limited supply of the relevant minerals and high energy costs, high global demand and agricultural commodity prices, reliance on fertilizer imports, and lack of competition in the fertilizer industry.”

“At Landus, we strive to keep the farmer at the center. Taking links out of the supply chain as well as offering more sustainable options to our farmers is essential to that mission, and we are constantly looking to partner with like-minded, creative problem solvers like TalusAg,” said Matt Carstens, Landus and Conduit President & CEO. “This announcement represents a major milestone in our ability to bring a more price-stable and sustainable ammonia fertilizer option to our farmers. In addition to creating long-term price stability, green ammonia can immediately reduce the carbon intensity score of biofuel feedstocks by as much as 25%, providing significant value to domestic biofuels producers.”

Supported by the Federal clean hydrogen production tax credit, TalusAg’s commercial, modular system locally produces up to 20 tons of ammonia per day, using only renewable power, water and air. Via their strategic partnership, TalusAg and Landus are actively deploying additional systems across the Corn Belt with expansion planned throughout the United States.

Landus | landus.ag

TalusAg | www.talusag.com

Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. (TSXV: WEB) (OTCQX: WEGYF) (FRA: PUQ) ("Westbridge", "Westbridge Renewable" or the "Company") is pleased to provide its shareholders with an update of its development portfolio.

Fiscal year 2024 was our first year realizing gains from our large maturing portfolio with the sale of the Alberta Georgetown and Sunnynook projects as previously announced on November 5, 2024 and December 14, 2023. These two projects added more than $62 million of non-dilutive cash to our balance sheet.

In the three years since the RTO, we have surpassed many of our strategic milestones and remain fully committed to our mission of delivering utility scale solar and battery storage projects, with exceptional returns on capital invested.

Highlights:

• 30x portfolio growth to >9GW under development
• Sold 2 projects totalling more than 600 MW of solar and 400 MWh of potential BESS
• $62 million of non-dilutive cash added to our balance sheet
• Project Dolcy received AUC approval, continuing our impressive approval track record
• Repaid over $35m of debt, positioning our balance sheet for future growth
• $10m of capital returned to shareholders, equivalent to 12% yield

Westbridge continues to represent a unique value proposition as a listed renewables developer and capital allocator operating within the utility scale renewable energy space.

Portfolio Update 

The Company announced definitive agreements to sell five Alberta based, utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects totalling more than 1.4 GW to our strategic partner Metlen Energy & Metals, (RIC: MYTr.AT, Bloomberg: MYTIL.GA, ADR: MYTHY US) ("Metlen Energy & Metals") previously announced on June 1, 2023 and June 5, 2023.

• The Georgetown Project was sold to Metlen Energy & Metals and closed in December 2023 generating non-dilutive cash of $39m for the Company. See press release dated December 14, 2023.
• The Sunnynook Project was sold to Metlen Energy & Metals and closed in November 2024 generating non-dilutive cash of $23mfor the Company. See press release dated November 05, 2024.

The Company is pleased to provide an update on the progress on the remaining four Alberta solar projects and on our growing our international development portfolio:

Canada

• Dolcy Solar (375 MWdc solar, 200 MWh BESS (Battery Energy Storage System)), located in Alberta; the project received Alberta Utilities Commission ("AUC") approval alongside a related substation and BESS, announced Sept 17, 2024. The transmission line to connect the facility to the grid is now in permitting. The previously announced definitive agreement for Metlen Energy & Metals to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of Dolcy Solar Inc. has been amended to extend the outside date of the agreement to April 30, 2025.
   
• Eastervale Solar (345 MWdc solar, 400 MWh BESS), located in Alberta; the project has an application for Power Plant and BESS Approval and Substation Permit and License pending before the AUC, and in stage 3 of the AESO interconnection process which includes permitting the transmission line to connect the facility to the grid. The previously announced definitive agreement for Metlen Energy & Metals to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of Eastervale Solar Inc. has been amended to extend the outside date of the agreement to April 30, 2025.
   
• Red Willow Solar (290 MWdc solar, 200 MWh BESS), located in Alberta; the project submitted an application for Power Plant and BESS Approval and a Substation Permit and License to the AUC in August 2024, and the project entered stage 3 of the AESO interconnection process in Q4 2024. The previously announced definitive agreement for Metlen Energy & Metals to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of Red Willow Solar Inc. has been amended to extend the outside date of the agreement to April 30, 2025.
   
• Normandeau Solar, (325 MWdc solar, 200 MWh BESS), located in Lac Le Biche County, Alberta, Canada. The project has secured site control and field work is due to start in Q2 2025. The project is in the AESO's Cluster 2 interconnection process.

New BESS Projects

The Company added 5 stand-alone BESS projects located in Alberta, Canada adding a total 536 MWh of energy storage capacity, as announced January 15, 2025. The target 'ready-to-build' dates for these projects are approximately Q2/Q3 2026 at present.  

• Horizon Line Energy Storage, is a 33.6 MWh BESS project utilizing a 2 hour battery system located in Alberta, Canada. The project has secured control of the 8.8 acre site. The project has completed feasibility studies and is currently in the AESO's Cluster 2 interconnection process.
   
• Lodgepole Energy Storage, is a 200 MWh BESS project utilizing a 2 hour battery system located in Alberta, Canada. The project has secured control of the 3.6 acre site. The project has completed feasibility studies and is currently in the AESO's Cluster 2 interconnection process.
   
• Heritage Trail Energy Storage, is a 90 MWh BESS project utilizing a 2 hour battery system located in Alberta, Canada. The project has secured control of the 9 acre site. The project has completed feasibility studies and is currently in the AESO's Cluster 2 interconnection process.
   
• Silverbury Energy Storage, is a 200 MWh BESS project utilizing a 2 hour battery system located in Alberta, Canada. The project has secured control of the 4 acre site. The project has completed feasibility studies and is currently in the AESO's Cluster 2 interconnection process.
   
• Swift Fox Energy Storage, is a 15.2 MWh BESS project utilizing a 2 hour battery system located in Alberta, Canada. The project has secured control of the 7.3 acre site. The project has completed feasibility studies and is currently in the AESO's Cluster 2 interconnection process.

The Company continues to evaluate further opportunities for investment into Ontario and British Columbia to grow its market position in Canada.

USA

• Accalia Point (221 MWdc solar), located in Cameron County, Texas; the project has completed all development work and is approaching shovel-ready stage.
• The Company has secured land rights and completed feasibility assessments for 9 additional mid and early-stagesolar PV and BESS projects. These projects total 5.2 GW in aggregate and are located in the markets of SPP, WECC, MISO and SERC.

UK

• Fiskerton (106 MWh BESS), located in Lincoln; the project has secured a grid connection and site control, and has submitted a planning application.

ITALY

• Gierre Solare (32 MW solar), located in Lazio; the project has secured land and grid access, completed feasibility studies, and submitted a planning application.
• NM Solare (30 MW solar), located in Lazio and Umbria; the project has secured land and grid access, completed feasibility studies, and submitted a planning application.

Westbridge thanks you for your continued interest and support.

Westbridge Renewable Energy | www.westbridge.energy |

EDPR NA Distributed Generated LLC announces the completion and energization of the Bristol I community solar project in Bristol, Maine. The 3.4 megawatt (MWac) community solar project will add to Maine's energy resilience and grid reliability while boosting local community involvement in renewables. This continues EDPR NA DG's growth in the community solar sector, with more than 61 MWac of operating assets spanning 32 projects across six states. An additional 27 MWac of community solar projects are currently under construction.

Power generated from Bristol I will go to more than 400 residential and small business subscribers throughout southern Maine who signed up to procure power from the community project through EDPR NA DG's partner, PowerMarket.

For the development of Bristol I, EDPR NA DG partnered with local developer Midcoast Solar, with E&S Electric Company providing construction services. With deep relationships throughout Maine, EDPR NA DG wanted to ensure that it utilized its network to engage as many local companies, contractors, and consultants as possible.

In addition, EDPR NA DG involved its local team members in developing the project. "As a proud Mainer, I'm honored not only to have been part of the development team for Bristol I, but to be a customer of the project as well," said David Kane, EDPR NA DG's Director of Development. "Maine is among the leading states in the energy transition with more than 600 MW of solar now connected to the grid."

Bristol I will provide ongoing economic benefits to the local community, having already contributed over $123,000 of investment in the form of tax payments since 2023 for critical services linked to schools, public safety, and road maintenance. The project created over 40 construction jobs, with workers contributing to spending at local restaurants, hotels, and other retailers.

"Maine is a leader in developing reliable, affordable, clean, and homegrown energy for its residents and its economy," added Eliza Donoghue, Executive Director of the Maine Renewable Energy Association. "Partners like EDPR NA Distributed Generation and community solar projects like Bristol I are what the state needs to continue to grow as it responsibly invests in its energy future and maintains grid reliability."

EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA) and EDPR NA DG have been actively engaged in Maine for over two decades, developing utility-scale and distributed-scale solar projects. In addition to this new project, EDPR NA DG has several projects across the state under development that will add to the company's footprint over the coming years.

At EDPR NA Distributed Generation | www.edprnadg.com