NatPower has partnered with Tesla on a multiyear project to install 25 GWh of Megapack battery storage in Italy and Britain as the first phase of an initiative that could reach beyond 100 GWh and generate up to $15 billion in revenue over 20 years.
The agreement covers initial projects and software integration.
The program targets more than 100 GWh over time.
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Encavis has acquired its first utility-scale standalone BESS in Italy, OX2 has purchased two projects from Hanwha in the Italian market, and Sunotec has commissioned a 379MWh installation in Bulgaria as part of its debut collaboration with GEN-Is.
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