POWER DIGEST [March 2026]

Group 1: Energea's Acquisition in South Africa - U.S.-based Energea acquired the YO Residence Solar Project, marking its first microgrid investment in South Africa's renewable energy market with a $462,000 investment [1] - The project features a 281.82-kW rooftop solar system and 700-kWh battery storage, serving a 101-unit residential complex and addressing load-shedding challenges [1] - Energea's strategy focuses on acquiring operational assets that provide immediate value while promoting clean energy adoption in emerging markets [1] Group 2: Juniper Green Energy's BESS Project - Juniper Green Energy's 100-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, has entered full commercial operation [1] - The project is expected to generate significant merchant revenue streams through load-shifting and grid-balancing services [1] - Juniper Green Energy plans to add another 400 MWh of BESS in Fatehgarh, Rajasthan, with commissioning expected by summer [1] Group 3: Prime Data Centers' Expansion in Finland - Prime Data Centers is expanding into Finland with a planned $2 billion investment for a new data center in Järvenpää [1] - Construction is expected to begin in 2027, pending environmental impact assessments and necessary permits [1] - The project includes plans for waste heat recovery and potential connection to the district heating network [1] Group 4: ContourGlobal's Projects in Italy - ContourGlobal awarded approximately 80 MW of projects in Italy, including a 37-MW solar PV plant in Sicily [1] - The projects are part of Italy's FerX Transitional framework to support renewable energy capacity development [1] - ContourGlobal aims to double its installed capacity in Italy by 2027 and begin construction of its first BESS projects this year [1] Group 5: GREW Solar's Contract with NTPC REL - GREW Solar secured a contract for 1,464.5 MW of high-efficiency solar PV modules from NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd., valued at about $223 million [2] - The project supports NTPC REL's renewable energy expansion and India's clean energy transition [2] - GREW Solar is expanding its Dudu plant to 11 GW of manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand for solar modules [2] Group 6: ENGIE's Acquisition of BESS in Australia - ENGIE took full control of a 150-MW BESS project in Australia, previously operated in partnership with Eku Energy [2] - The project is located at the site of the former Hazelwood coal mine and came online in 2023 [2] - ENGIE plans to expand the site with additional battery projects and is also developing a 200-MW battery project in South Australia [2]