【SMM News Flash】 Entergy Expands Google Power Plan with 440 MWac of Solar and 1,400 MWh of Storage

October 19, EDP announced that subsidiary EDP Renewables had secured a long-term power purchase agreement with a global technology company for an Arkansas solar project rated at 250 MWac and 351 MWdc. EDP owns 71.4% of EDPR. Since July 2025, EDP has contracted 1.7 GW of new solar and battery-storage capacity in the United States, with electricity delivery expected during 2026–2028. The announcement did not identify the technology company or specify the contract duration.

October 19, South Africa’s electricity and energy minister announced that a determination under Section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act authorized Ekurhuleni to procure 2,400 MW of new capacity from independent power producers. The municipality will remain grid-connected. The mix comprises 1,237 MW of solar, 780 MW of gas, 183 MW of waste-to-energy and 200 MW of innovative technologies. Solar includes 1,137 MW of embedded generation within the city; gas includes 535 MW of wheeled capacity. The municipality estimates approximately R6.2 billion in infrastructure investment, with construction still to be advanced.

October 19, Gansu’s energy regulator revised medium- and long-term electricity trading rules, effective upon issuance. Time-block purchase limits use operating capacity, duration and existing net contracted volumes; sales cannot exceed corresponding net contracts. The previous annual-trading limit clause was deleted. Users with zero net contracted electricity from the following month through year-end may switch wholesale or retail status next month with their retailer’s agreement, settling charges in the nearest settlement cycle. Exiting participants must resolve outstanding contracts. Failure to complete account closure or transfer cited as the reason for exit constitutes exit without valid grounds.