According to Solterra this approval demonstrates the project meets the required safety standards to connect to the power grid and is currently aligned with the set timeline and milestones
Neve Yarak, Israel, Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — N2OFF, Inc.\ (NASDAQ: NITO) (FSE:80W) (“N2OFF” and the “Company”), a clean tech company engaged in sustainable solutions for energy and innovation for the agri- tech, announced today that as part of its joint venture with Solterra Renewable Energy Ltd. (“Solterra”), the first solar PV project secured the required approval to connect to the power grid of a regional energy service provider in Germany.
The project was approved by the municipality of Melz, Germany, and is expected to provide a total capacity of 111 MWp (Megawatt peak).
Eran Litvak, Solterra’s co- CEO, commented “In today’s rapidly evolving environment, securing a power grid connection has become a critical factor in the potential success of a project. Such approval demonstrates that the project can be safely connected to the power grid. Securing a power grid connection with sufficient capacity to support the whole Melz project, and within our planned timeframe, is a significant milestone for this project, that can potentially contribute to its value.”
David Palach, N2OFF’s CEO, commented “We are pleased with the timely progress of our first project in collaboration with Solterra. Reducing the project’s regulatory and operational risks provide us with a sense of comfort in our decision to collaborate with Solterra’s seasoned team.”
Solterra is currently active in three primary target markets: Italy, Poland, and Germany, managing a portfolio at various stages of Solar PV development with a total cumulative capacity of approximately 300 megawatts. Solterra was founded in 2022 by Eran Litvak and Yair Harel, in the field of renewable energy. Each of the founders is a veteran in the energy sector, with a track record of dozens of successful projects. In addition, both founders are seasoned entrepreneurs and managers with over 20 years of proven experience in identifying business opportunities, enhancing projects, and maximizing value in both the energy and financial sectors.
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 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 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. N2OFF also has a minority ownership in Plantify Foods, Inc., a Canadian company listed on the TSXV that offers a wide range of clean-label healthy food options. For more information on Save Foods Ltd. and NTWO OFF Ltd. visit our website: www.n2off.com.
Forward-looking Statements:
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