08.05.2025
PotisEdge Signs the Agreement with Recurrent Energy for 50MWh Montalto BESS Project in Italy
May 8th, 2025 – [Munich, Germany] — PotisEdge, a leading provider of turnkey BESS solutions, officially signed an agreement with Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., for the supply and deployment of a 50MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the landmark Montalto project in Italy.
Empowering Clean Energy with Hybrid PV+Storage
PotisEdge will supply the 50MWh battery energy storage system in Montalto di Castro, Italy, by using AC Coupling technology to hybridize it with Recurrent Energy’s existing 30 MWac solar PV project. This integration enables seamless synchronization of solar generation with storage, which improves grid stability, flexibility, and performance.
The project will feature 10 units of PotisBank-L5.0 – our cutting-edge 5MWh Utility-Scale Liquid-cooled ESS that is optimized for high energy density, intelligent thermal control, and scalable deployment. With a total capacity of around 50MWh, the system is designed to satisfy the changing needs of Europe’s renewable energy sector.
The scope of the agreement also includes a comprehensive Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA), covering not only standard warranties but also key battery metrics. It manifests the commitment of both companies to the performance of the BESS plant.
Driving Global Energy Transformation
“Today, we are not only announcing a project to deliver 50MWh of energy storage for the historic Italian town of Montalto, we’re taking action to power a brighter, greener future.,” said Mr. Minjie Shi, President of PotisEdge.
Through this partnership, PotisEdge reaffirms its role as a trusted global partner in delivering high-performance, reliable energy storage solutions to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy. As the energy industry continues to progress, PotisEdge will continue to leverage its technological advantages to create a better future with its partners. Together, we are committed to powering the sustainable edge.
About PotisEdge:
PotisEdge, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, is a globally recognized leader in energy storage system (ESS) integration, ranked as a Tier 1 ESS provider by BloombergNEF and a Global TOP3 ESS Integrator by InfoLink in 2024. With over 13 years expertise in the ESS industry, PotisEdge combines patented 5S technologies (BMS, ICCS, EMS, TMS, PCS) and automotive-grade manufacturing standards to deliver high-performance, sustainable solutions.
PotisEdge maintains wholly-owned subsidiaries across Sweden, the U.S., Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, with manufacturing bases located in Suzhou, China and Atlanta, the U.S.. It currently operates 31GWh of production capacity, targeting expansion to over 100GWh by 2027. PotisEdge combines cutting-edge innovation, operational excellence, and financial stability to serve C&I and utility-scale clients worldwide.
About Recurrent Energy:
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., is one of the world’s largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, Recurrent Energy serves as Canadian Solar’s global development and power services business.
To date, Recurrent Energy has successfully developed, built, and connected 11 GWp of solar projects and more than 3 GWh of energy storage projects across six continents. As of March 2025, its global pipeline comprises over 26 GWp of solar power and 69 GWh of energy storage capacity.