N2OFF and Solterra Announce the Closing of a Definitive Agreement to Develop 196 MWp Battery Storage Projects in Italy
25 February 2025 - 12:40AM
N2OFF, Inc. (NASDAQ: NITO) (FSE:80W) (“N2OFF” and the “Company”), a
clean tech company engaged in sustainable solutions for energy and
innovation for agri- tech, announced today the closing of a
definitive agreement with Solterra Renewable Energy Ltd’s
subsidiary, Soltera Brand Services Italy , a company that
specializes in the origination and development of renewable energy
projects in Italy According to the agreement, the purchased
projects relate to 2 Battery Storage ("BESS") systems in Sicily,
Italy, each with a capacity of 98MWp/392MWh.
The agreement includes the purchase and
development of the projects, with a total investment of up to €2.3
million, to be paid in milestones. N2OFF will hold 70% ownership in
the projects, further solidifying its entry into the European
energy storage market.
These projects are part of the broader joint
venture between N2OFF and Solterra Renewable Energy Ltd., which
focuses on solar and energy storage initiatives. The collaboration
reflects the companies 'shared vision of advancing renewable energy
adoption and addressing the increasing demand for energy storage
solutions to enhance grid flexibility.
As more renewable projects are coming online,
the storage market is in demand and is crucial for grid
flexibility. According to DNV (https://www.dnv.com/) a global
leading consultancy firm,in their report on Energy Transition 2024,
"as storage capacity surpasses 0.5% of grid capacity, the focus is
transitioning from frequency-response management to broader
applications such as price arbitrage or capacity provision, which
increases the demand for longer term storage projects". Italy has
recently introduced the MACSE scheme. MACSE currently plans to
conduct its first energy storage capacity auctions in the first
half of 2025, offering 15-year contracts to incentivize the
development of storage projects. This mechanism is designed to
support Italy's transition to renewable energy by ensuring grid
stability and reliability.
The current 2 BESS projects have already
received approval for the connection capacity from Terna SpA (the
Italian transmission company), which will be secured simultaneously
with the closing of the transaction. The development is currently
expected to take 18-24 months for these projects to reach a
Ready-to-Build stage.
About N2OFF Inc:
N2OFF, Inc. (formerly known as Save Foods, Inc.)
is a clean tech company engaged in sustainable solutions for energy
and innovation for agri- tech. Through its operational activities
it delivers integrated solutions for sustainable energy, greenhouse
gas emissions reduction and safety, quality solutions for the agri-
tech market. NTWO OFF Ltd., N2OFF's majority-owned Israeli
subsidiary, aims to contribute in tackling greenhouse gas
emissions, offering a pioneering solution to mitigate nitrous oxide
(N2O) emissions, a potent greenhouse gas with 310 times the global
warming impact of carbon dioxide. NTWO OFF Ltd., aims to promote
agricultural practices that are both environmentally friendly and
economically viable. N2OFF recently entered the solar PV market and
will provide funding to Solterra Renewable Energy Ltd. for the
current project in the total Capacity of 111 MWp, as well as
potential future projects. Save Foods Ltd., N2OFF's majority-owned
Israeli subsidiary, focuses on post-harvest treatments in fruit and
vegetables to control and prevent pathogen contamination.. For more
information on Save Foods Ltd. and NTWO OFF Ltd. visit our website:
www.n2off.com.
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future events and are based on our current expectations, they are
subject to various risks and uncertainties including the success of
our collaboration with Solterra, entry into future projects, our
ability to successfully enter the solar PV sector, the
profitability of such industry, and the potential added value of
the increased capacity. Actual results, performance or achievements
could differ materially from those described in or implied by the
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Investor Relations Contact:Michal Efratymichal@efraty.com
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