N2OFF, INC. Entered into an Agreement to Fund up to € 8 million for 50% Rights in Several Solar PV Projects to be Developed by Solterra Renewable Energy Ltd.
July 31 2024 - 9:04AM
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 together with a
number of private investors (the “Investors”), it entered into an
agreement with Solterra Renewable Energy Ltd. (“Solterra”), to fund
up to €8 million solar PV (photovoltaic) projects. The first
project which was agreed upon is planned in Melz, Germany, with a
total Capacity of 111 MWp (Megawatt peak) for which the Company and
Investors will loan an aggregate amount of €2.08 million.
Yair Harel, Solterra’s CEO, commented, “Our goal
is to fully develop the Melz project and sell it at Ready-to-Build
(RTB) status. We see high demand in today’s markets for RTB
projects from multiple types of investors. Our cooperation with
N2OFF will allow us to bring multiple projects to fruition,
extracting substantial value from these projects for the benefit of
both companies’ investors.”
David Palach, N2OFF’s CEO, added “We are pleased
to announce our entry in the solar energy sector with our first
project. Our goal is to create a reliable revenue stream by
financing projects carefully selected by the Solterra team, our
experts in the field. Based on recent market trends, we expect the
global demand for alternative energy solutions to continue growing
annually, as awareness of the need to create environmentally
friendly solutions to help preserve our planet increases. We
believe this to be a contributing factor to the attractive profit
margins in this sector. Subject to the right of first refusal
granted to us, we look forward to analyzing and investing in future
projects.”
The project has been approved by the
municipality of Melz and additionally received attention for a
potential grid connection by a large regional energy service
provider in Germany.
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 experienced
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.
Solterra is currently active in three primary
target markets: Italy, Poland, and Germany, managing a portfolio of
at various stages of Solar PV development with a total cumulative
capacity of approximately 300 megawatts. According to Precedence
Research, the global solar PV market was estimated at $150 billion
in 2022 and is predicted to hit over $383.78 billion by 2032 and
poised to grow at a CAGR of 9.90% during the forecast period from
2023 to 2032.
Pursuant to the Agreement, N2OFF and the
Investors will finance the project up to an aggregate of $2.2
million (approximately 2 million Euro) in order to assist the
project in reaching its goal of obtaining RTB status. The loan will
be given based on accomplished milestones, with an accrued interest
at a rate of 7% per annum, and provide the Company and Investors
with up to 50% of the rights to the net earnings. Furthermore, the
Agreement also contemplates for a right of refusal in favor of the
company and the Investors, for additional project investments of up
to 6 million Euro.
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 the 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 pioneering 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 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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forward-looking statements. Because such statements deal with
future events and are based on our current expectations, they are
subject to various risks and uncertainties including the success of
our collaboration with Solterra, entry into future projects, our
ability to successfully enter the solar PV sector and the
profitability of such industry. Actual results, performance or
achievements could differ materially from those described in or
implied by the statements in this press release. The
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release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including
market conditions as well as those discussed under the heading
“Risk Factors” in N2OFF’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
SEC on April 1, 2024, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC.
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