Observed Signal · Sep 16, 2026 · M&A - Announced · Source: PR Newswire: Advertising & Marketing · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
NOVVA Group acquires 3.17 GW renewable portfolio from ABO Energy
NOVVA Group, an AI infrastructure platform, has signed a binding framework agreement to acquire a 3.17 GW renewable energy portfolio in Argentina from German developer ABO Energy. This acquisition follows an earlier purchase of three solar projects in Colombia from ABO Energy earlier this year. The deal strengthens NOVVA's energy base in Latin America and positions it as a major player in supplying clean, bankable power to AI data centers. Signatories were Steven Liu, CEO of NOVVA, and Dr. Karsten Schlageter, Managing Director of ABO Energy. The portfolio includes wind and solar assets, supporting NOVVA's integrated development, financing, and delivery model for next-generation data centers.
Relevant to AI infrastructure but not directly advertising technology; renewable energy supply for data centers.
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- NOVVA Group signed a binding agreement to acquire a 3.17 GW renewable energy portfolio in Argentina from ABO Energy.
- The agreement was signed in Paris on September 16, 2026, by Steven Liu (CEO of NOVVA) and Dr. Karsten Schlageter (Managing Director of ABO Energy).
- This follows NOVVA's earlier acquisition of three solar projects in Colombia from ABO Energy in 2026.
- ABO Energy is a German renewable energy developer headquartered in Wiesbaden, specializing in wind, solar, and storage technologies.
- NOVVA Group is a Singapore-registered company focusing on IDC, energy infrastructure, and renewable energy.
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