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Entergy Arkansas will invest in grid infrastructure to support Google's $4B data center in West Memphis. The project, funded by Google, is expected to generate $500M in customer savings from 2028 over 20 years, adding to $1.6B in prior savings. The investment includes battery storage and solar power agreements, benefiting all Entergy Arkansas customers.

Entergy Arkansas and Google plan to invest $500M in grid infrastructure, with Google covering all costs. The project, starting in 2028, aims to provide $2.1B in net benefits and savings to Entergy's 738,000 customers over 20 years. It includes battery storage systems, solar power, and substation expansions.

The Arkansas Public Service Commission rejected Entergy Arkansas' proposal to buy power from Pattern Energy's 440-MW Big Island Solar facility in Mississippi County. The decision impacts Entergy Arkansas' renewable energy plans.

A federal judge denied Entergy Arkansas' request to block the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette from publishing details of its agreement with Google, citing First Amendment rights. Entergy sued to prevent disclosure of its $526 million deal with Google for a solar facility, claiming the documents were released in error. The Democrat-Gazette published details of the agreement, which is part of a $1.6 billion solar and battery project.

Electro-Alfa International (EAI), an electrical equipment manufacturer, may join the Bucharest Stock Exchange's main BET index, potentially replacing Sphera Franchise Group (SFG). EAI's market cap has risen to EUR 3 billion (EUR 570 million) since its IPO in March 2026. The Index Commission is expected to announce the review results this week, according to BT Capital Partners.

Entergy Arkansas filed a lawsuit to block the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and Arkansas Times from publishing details of a Google data center agreement. The company seeks a court order to prevent the release of the information.

Google (GOOGL) will pay Entergy Arkansas $526M to build a 600MW solar facility and 350MW battery system to power its West Memphis data center. The deal includes $190M for transmission upgrades. Google will pay $443M in accelerated payments and $83M in minimum demand payments. The 20-year contract may renew in 3-year terms, with a potential $2B termination fee guaranteed by Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL).

Electro-Alfa International began building the CET 2 Holboca solar park in Iași under a contract with the local municipality. The RON 34.6 mln (ex-VAT) project is for 9.8 MWp, using 13,000+ 750 Wp panels, targeting 9,849 MWh annually. Completion is expected in 9 months. Electro-Alfa (EAI) says it has five other parks under construction.

Electro-Alfa International (BVB: EAI) and Germany’s SGB-SMIT Group inaugurated the SGB-ALFA transformer factory in Botoșani after an ~EUR 20mn investment. Production began July 2025; the plant employs ~100 people and has made 1,300+ transformers for European customers. By 2027 it targets 200+ jobs. EAI IPO net proceeds were RON 544.3mn; market cap exceeds RON 2.2bn.

Electro-Alfa International (BVB: EAI) and Germany’s SGB-SMIT Group inaugurated the SGB-ALFA transformer plant in Botoșani, Romania, after about EUR 20 million investment. The facility employs ~100 people and has produced 1,300+ transformers for European customers. By 2027 it targets 200+ jobs. EAI IPO net proceeds were RON 544.3m (Feb 2026); market cap exceeds RON 2.2b.