Drafting vs. Engineering: Choosing the right partner for commercial projects

Charger underutilization remains one of the biggest roadblocks to scaling electric vehicle infrastructure. Fleets need reliable charging access at scale, while charging  operators are left with idle assets and delayed revenue streams. That’s why Curo and Monta have joined forces.

Charger underutilization remains one of the biggest roadblocks to scaling electric vehicle infrastructure. Fleets need reliable charging access at scale, while charging  operators are left with idle assets and delayed revenue streams. That’s why Curo and Monta have joined forces.

Through this new integration, Curo’s Virtual Depot platform now seamlessly connects with Monta’s expansive EV charging network. Fleets using Curo can locate and charge at Monta-powered sites across the U.S. At the same time, operators on the Monta platform gain direct access to high-volume fleet demand, helping increase utilization and unlock new revenue opportunities.

“Our Virtual Depot model depends on partners who can perform reliably at scale, and Monta delivers exactly that,” said Kieran White, CEO and Co-Founder of Curo. “Together, we’re giving fleets the power to scale and distribute faster while offering operators a quicker path to profitability.”

“By joining forces with Curo, we’re not only helping operators monetize idle chargers, we’re enabling fleets to electrify faster without the added cost or delays of building new infrastructure. Our mission has always been to remove friction from the charging ecosystem, and this collaboration is a textbook example of how smart partnerships can help accelerate both revenue growth and sustainability” added Casper Rasmussen, CEO of Monta. 

Monta’s EV charging platform unifies operations, roaming, payments, and analytics into one streamlined platform. With over 50,000 chargers migrated to Monta, operators on Monta have reported improvements, in some cases seeing up to a 100% increase in charge sessions and as much as 80% fewer support escalations.

Curo | www.curocharging.com

Monta | https://monta.com/en-us/

Terrawatt, the Rome-based renewable energy start-up, has entered the first construction phase of its portfolio of photovoltaic projects, marking a key milestone in the company’s growth. With a pipeline of approximately 250 MW of solar PV under development across Italy, Terrawatt is now preparing to deliver its first operational plant in Monte San Vito (province of Ancona), set to break ground by year-end. 

The project will install just under 1 MWp of capacity, producing enough clean electricity to prevent around 540 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually — equivalent to 16,200 tonnes over the plant’s 30-year lifespan. Operations are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026. 

“This project is a significant step for Terrawatt,” said Patrick Donati, Founder of Terrawatt. “Securing approval and moving into construction — even in the challenging context of a site located near an airport — confirms the strength of our approach. It shows our ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks while delivering high-quality renewable infrastructure.” 

Launched in 2022, Terrawatt has quickly built a strong platform for growth. The Monte San Vito plant not only represents the company’s first operational project but also ushers in the next development phase, covering construction, grid connection, and the signing of power purchase agreements (PPAs). These milestones will act as a springboard for Terrawatt’s wider portfolio, now advancing through various permitting stages. 

“Terrawatt is a dynamic and ambitious company.” Donati added. “In just three years we have created a solid team capable of developing hundreds of megawatts of renewable energy projects. And this is only the beginning — we have big plans for growth in the years ahead.” 

Terrawatt | https://www.terrawatt.eu/

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, is pleased to announce the successful certification of the Provence Grand Large (PGL) floating offshore wind project, a pioneering renewable energy initiative developed and owned by EDF power solutions, Enbridge and CPP Investments.

Provence Grand Large represents a significant advancement in France's sustainable energy landscape. Situated off the coast of Fos-sur-Mer, this cutting-edge offshore wind installation demonstrates the potential of floating wind technology. The project comprises three wind turbines, each with 8-megawatt capacity, capable of generating enough electricity annually to meet the needs of approximately 45,000 households.

This remarkable project brings together a consortium of industry leaders. EDF power solutions acted as the primary developer, leveraging its extensive expertise in renewable energy. Siemens Gamesa provided the wind turbines and towers, while SBM Offshore and IFPEN collaborated on the innovative floating foundation design. Eiffage Métal managed the complex fabrication process, and Prysmian supplied the projects’ dynamic cables.

BV has been an integral part of the PGL project's journey since 2017, applying rigorous international certification methodologies. The certification process began with a thorough design documentation review, aiming to verify that technical specifications comply with applicable industry standards.

The certification journey continued through manufacturing oversight. BV experts monitored the production of critical components across multiple continents, performing quality control throughout the process. The final assembly at Eiffage Métal's Fos-sur-Mer facility received particular attention, with BV experts conducting detailed inspections and assessments.

Transportation and installation phases equally demanded careful scrutiny. The BV project team worked closely with the marine warranty surveyor to ensure safe and precise deployment of this complex offshore infrastructure. The final commissioning tests, witnessed by Bureau Veritas experts, confirmed the project's operational readiness.

Since its commissioning, the Provence Grand Large project has operated safely and efficiently while meeting the performance parameters established during the design phase. This achievement represents more than just a technical success; it signifies a crucial step towards the commercialization of floating offshore wind technology in France.

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore | https://marine-offshore.bureauveritas.com/

Sustainability Partners, a Public Benefit Company and a leader in sustainable infrastructure funding, deployment and ongoing maintenance, has completed its 36th project in collaboration with the Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT). At Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, 20 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations have been installed, providing a boost to travelers and supporting Hawai’i’s goal to achieve a carbon-neutral economy by 2045.

“This project showcases the powerful impact of Infrastructure as a Service on advancing needed EV infrastructure,” said Arnold Albiar, managing partner at Sustainability Partners in Hawai’i. “We are proud to support HDOT’s mission, ensuring Hawai’i is equipped to lead the way in clean transportation. These new chargers are an important step toward a healthier, zero-emission future for our communities.

HDOT’s commitment to growing the state’s EV network is supported by Sustainability Partners, which holds the state contract for fleet electrification and associated charging initiatives and is actively working with HDOT to develop over 35 additional public-facing chargers across the state.

“Adding 20 new EV charging stations at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport demonstrates our commitment to build a sustainable transportation network and expand the EV infrastructure, making clean mobility more accessible to this well-traveled airport,” said Oahu Airport Director Malcom Smith.

Located in the airport’s international parking structure, the EV chargers are available 24 hours a day on a first-come, first-served, pay-per-use basis. The chargers are equipped with OpConnect Level 2 chargers that use standard J1772 connectors, also known as a J plug or Type 1 connector. Charging rates vary from $0.44 per kWh from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and $0.57 per kWh from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. Payments are made through the OpConnect mobile app by scanning a QR code at the station. Vehicles using the designated EV stalls must be plugged in while parked, and standard airport parking rates apply.

Sustainability Partners is steadfast in its commitment to working with public entities to support innovative projects that drive sustainability and benefit communities throughout the state.

Sustainability Partners | https://www.sustainability.partners/

Mass Megawatts (OTC Pink: MMMW) is set to disclose a new renewable energy technology with a quick financial payback. Mass Megawatts had spent a considerable amount of funds and research related to similar technology over the past 25 years. The Company believes that the energy marketplace will have substantially less barriers to market entry than its related products that Mass Megawatts developed over the years.

Mass Megawatts recently announced an innovation with three patents pending related to reducing the cost of the Solar Desalination to the same cost as tap water. Two of the new innovations are related to wind energy and aerodynamic principles. The third innovation is related to solar technology and solar albedo effect analysis. The global Desalination market, currently valued at $26 billion a year, is expected to grow to more than $40 billion before 2033.

Several devices have been introduced to efficiently desalinate salt water and attempt to eliminate the clogging of the desalination process with the accumulation of salt on parts of the system during the process using a substantial amount of electricity and expensive materials. Recent advances avoiding the cost of electricity and expensive material hold significant promise for low-cost seawater desalination. However, salt accumulation is a key obstacle for reliable adoption. 

Our new technology demonstrates a more efficient method of salt transport enabled with localized solar concentration and salt rejection. It also offers a strategy for high performance solar evaporation. 

The primary goal is removing the "salt foul" caused by the salt accumulation which is largely caused by slow moving water with an increasing salt density due to the ongoing evaporation in the solar desalination process. At the same time, the new technology uses low-cost materials to reduce the capital cost of the solar desalination units. With the objective of reducing each square meter of the solar desalination unit to a cost of less than four dollars, desalinated water can be delivered at a cost less than tap water.

In three specific areas, the new technologies are a serious improvement of the most advanced recent research in solar desalination technologies of passive salt rejection techniques.

One innovation uses wind energy related aerodynamic principles for creating an optimal shape for the microchannel diffusers toward enhancing aquadynamic (water related aerodynamic behavior). The new technology reduces turbulence for more salt efficient salt rejection. It is an important step toward avoiding salt accumulation on the solar desalination process. 

Specifically, using an aerodynamically optimal shaped microchannels, the salt can be pulled rather than pushed through the microchannels like a wind diffuser pulling air through a small tunnel area since the pressure is lower with less salt particles on the cold side of the barrier with microchannels. The aerodynamic enhancing shape of both the input area (upper hot area) and the diffuser (lower cold bulk water area) allows a swift and steady salt rejection without the turbulence of previous methods that would slow down the salt rejection process and cause salt accumulation. 

The second innovation related to wind power is the understanding of the power cubed formula and its strong impact in the development of a redundancy reinforcement to prevent salt accumulation facilitated by the swift underwater movement of the platforms of microchannel diffusers twice a day during a cleaning process near the time of low tide. Using independent floats for the solar heating platform and the microchannel diffuser platforms, the twice a day cleaning process can be performed.

The third innovation is related to solar energy. The new solar desalination system uses a low cost and optimally shaped stationary solar reflectors in conjunction to an optimally shaped heated surface area of the solar desalination process for turbocharging the salt rejection process.

Using the Mass Megawatts solar tracker, there can be further improvement of the solar desalination performance for a small additional cost. The company's Solar Tracking System (STS) is a new patent pending product that significantly reduces the payback period for solar power investments. It is designed to automatically adjust the position of solar panels to directly face the sun as it travels from East to West throughout the day. Unlike other solar tracking technologies, the Mass Megawatts Solar Tracker utilizes a low-cost framework that adds stability to the overall system, while improving energy production levels. 

Mass Megawatts | www.massmegawatts.com

Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq: NYAX; TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business by simplifying payments and maximizing loyalty, announced a strategic partnership with ChargeSmart EV (ChargeSmart), one of the fastest-growing EV charging networks in the United States, to support its continued nationwide expansion.

As part of the partnership, ChargeSmart has named Nayax as its preferred cashless payments provider, signing a long-term agreement to expand the deployment of Nayax VPOS Touch card readers, with the expectation to launch thousands of new DC fast chargers over the coming years. To further enhance its user experience, ChargeSmart will adopt and transition to Nayax’s Commerce SDK payment solution, a new product line for EV Charging which will be officially launched in the United States in the coming weeks, for its mobile application, creating a truly omnichannel payment experience that unifies in-app and on-site transactions within a single Nayax platform. This integration eliminates the need for multiple payment providers, enhancing reliability, simplifying operations, and delivering a seamless, consistent experience for both drivers and operators.

“Our collaboration with ChargeSmart EV reinforces Nayax’s strategy of being a payment solution leader for EV charging stations,” said Aaron Greenberg, Chief Strategy Officer, Nayax. “With our proven reliability, multi-payment flexibility, and best-in-class uptime, we’re proud to power a network that shares our vision for a comprehensive, reliable payment solution and customer experience in the EV charging market.”

“This partnership with Nayax represents a major step forward for ChargeSmart,” said Christian Spenziero, Managing Member of ChargeSmart. “Nayax’s omnichannel payment technology provides the reliability and flexibility we need to scale our network across the U.S., while giving drivers a seamless and consistent payment experience, whether at the charger or through our app.”

Through this agreement, Nayax and ChargeSmart aim to strengthen the accessibility and convenience of public and commercial EV charging infrastructure across the United States, bringing smarter, connected, and more user-friendly solutions to the fast-growing U.S. EV ecosystem.

Nayax | www.nayax.com

ChargeSmart EV | www.chargesmartev.com

Canada’s 100 largest publicly traded companies will require 7.7 gigawatts (GW) of renewable electricity by 2040 to meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets, enough to power 1.88 million Canadian homes. More than half of that demand must be secured by 2030, according to a new report from the Business Renewables Centre-Canada.

The report, From Pledge to Power: Translating ESG Goals into Renewable Energy Demand, offers a national analysis of how corporate climate targets translate into real electricity demand. It highlights a significant and time-sensitive opportunity for provinces to attract billions in clean energy investment, thousands of jobs, and millions in new revenue for municipalities across the country. 

Beyond the direct benefits of building clean power projects, provinces that enable corporate renewable procurement also attract continued capital investment and jobs from companies seeking reliable, low-cost clean power to run their operations.

Our analysis reveals a major requirement for renewable energy in the coming years. At 7.7 GW of corporate demand identified, this represents more than a doubling of current solar capacity across Canada over the next five years. Corporations and institutions nationwide are committed to large-scale procurement of renewable energy. The main challenge faced by these corporations is whether governments across the country will implement policies that either enable or block this opportunity. 

Business Renewables Centre-Canada | https://businessrenewables.ca/