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Aligned Data Centers (Aligned) and Calibrant Energy (Calibrant) announced a first-of-its-kind energy solution to address one of the data center industry's most urgent constraints: access to grid power. The announcement comes as the rapid growth of AI and advanced computing fuels unprecedented power demand, accelerating the need to increase load service and ensure reliable access to grid power.

Under the agreement, Calibrant, a premier provider of on-site energy solutions for large power users, will deliver a 31 MW / 62 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at Aligned’s data center campus in the Pacific Northwest. The on-site system, planned to be operational in 2026, will enable the facility to come online and scale operations years earlier than would be possible with traditional utility upgrades.

Calibrant and Aligned have been partnering with a regional utility in the Pacific Northwest since the start of negotiations to explore flexibility as a means to increase and accelerate interconnection. Aligned’s adaptive data center solutions power customers’ most demanding cloud, AI / high-performance compute (HPC), and enterprise workloads.

“This project flips the script on how data centers access power,” said Phil Martin, CEO at Calibrant. “Rather than the false choice between waiting years for system upgrades or having to go off grid entirely, we're working with leading data center providers like Aligned to use distributed energy solutions to facilitate and accelerate grid interconnection.”

“This innovative model allows large power users to take control of their energy future while being stewards of their community – ensuring growth objectives are met in a manner that supports grid reliability, has minimal environmental impact, and doesn't burden others with the costs."

This will be the first time in the U.S. that a battery system is purpose-built to accelerate interconnection and bring a large-scale data center online. Developed using Calibrant’s Path to Power solution – a replicable, scalable approach that leverages on-site energy to overcome siting and capacity bottlenecks – the system functions as a grid-responsive asset, designed to discharge during peak demand, bolster grid reliability, and ensure uninterrupted service for Aligned’s customers.

Calibrant and Aligned prioritized safety and the use of domestically manufactured components for this project, sourcing from suppliers that maintain strong U.S.-based manufacturing and supply chains. The battery system exceeds international safety standards by incorporating multiple layers of protection, including safer battery chemistry, built-in fire mitigation measures, and remote 24/7 monitoring – for reliable and safe operations.

Key equipment, including transformers, switchgear, and batteries, were all manufactured and/or assembled in the United States, underscoring our commitment to supporting domestic manufacturing.

“This strategic project redefines how we grow in power-constrained markets," said Andrew Schaap, CEO at Aligned. "With this BESS, we’re converting our load from a potential grid liability into a dynamic grid asset, providing the regional utility with the tools needed to accelerate our ramp. And we’re doing it responsibly, without impacting ratepayers."

“We're proud to partner with Calibrant on a new market-defining initiative, directly addressing the industry's critical constraint of access to grid power. Their experience in serving large power users and critical facilities was instrumental in our ability to move quickly and efficiently.”

Calibrant and Aligned confirmed they are considering similar projects in other markets, signaling a repeatable approach for data center operators facing interconnection challenges.

Aligned Data Centers | www.aligneddc.com

Calibrant Energy | https://calibrantenergy.com

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies (ISIN: FR0013451044, Ticker: ALHGR) (“Hoffmann Green Cement” or the “Company”), an industrial player committed to the decarbonation of the construction sector that designs and markets innovative cold produced, clinker-free cements, announces that it has obtained a Technical Assessment (ATec) validating the use of its H-UKR decarbonized cement for wind turbine foundations. This unprecedented recognition, a world first for a 0% clinker cement, certifies that the H-UKR solution meets the highest standards of sustainability, safety, and performance for particularly rigorous applications such as wind power.

A strategic step towards new markets

This certification marks another key milestone for Hoffmann Green, enabling it to further accelerate its growth in the renewable energy market from 2026 and beyond. Obtaining this ATec certification paves the way for new commercial opportunities in this sector, strengthening its insurability with project owners and construction professionals.

Wind power is a high-potential market where each foundation pour requires 600 to 800 m3 of concrete. This validation is fully in line with Hoffmann Green's diversification strategy, particularly towards large-scale projects in the renewable energy sector.

Key technical and regulatory recognition

This Technical Assessment, issued by the CCFAT (Commission in Charge of Formulating Technical Assessments) with technical support from the CSTB, is the result of 18 months of work by Hoffmann Green's Evaluation and Quality Department. More complex than a building foundation, a wind turbine foundation must withstand concrete damage (fatigue) caused by continuous exposure to wind and vibrations throughout the wind turbine's lifetime. H-UKR cement has been tested and proven to withstand more than 1 million compressions without any loss of mechanical performance.

Julien BLANCHARD and David HOFFMANN, Co-founders of Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, say: “Obtaining this Technical Assessment for a 0% clinker cement in an application as rigorous as wind turbine foundations marks a key milestone for Hoffmann Green. It confirms the reliability of our technologies in large-scale projects and enables us to accelerate our development in the renewable energy market from 2026 and beyond.”

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies | www.ciments-hoffmann.fr/

ON.energy announced the launch of AI UPS, the world’s first medium voltage uninterruptible power supply (UPS) purpose-built for AI data centers. Designed to deliver full-facility resilience while protecting the grid, AI UPS establishes a new benchmark for how next-generation compute infrastructure connects to power.

• Traditional UPS systems weren’t built for the fast ramp rates and voltage transients of AI workloads, putting both uptime and grid stability at risk.
• Acting as a dynamic power layer between grid and compute, the ON.energy system’s medium-voltage, grid-interactive design shields campuses from power volatility and delivers grid-safe resilience.
• ON.energy’s AI UPS sets a new benchmark for how next-generation compute infrastructure connects to the grid.

AI data centers have become the largest single power loads on earth. Multi-hundred-megawatt campuses and high load factors are stretching utility systems faster than interconnection processes can evolve. Traditional UPS designs were never intended to handle the rapid ramp rates, voltage transients, and disturbance sensitivity of AI workloads, creating a growing risk to both uptime and grid stability.

ON.energy’s AI UPS sits between the grid and the data center as a dynamic power layer that ensures reliable, grid-safe data center architecture. Its proprietary system architecture scales seamlessly from megawatts to gigawatts in both grid-connected and off-grid environments, safeguarding the grid and on-site generation by absorbing AI transients and load fluctuations while delivering industry-leading voltage and frequency ride-through performance that accelerates interconnection timing.

“The global race to build AI training capacity may be the most important infrastructure challenge of our time. Managing the massive, volatile load profiles of GPU clusters without risking grid stability is the bottleneck that defines how quickly these facilities can come online," said Alan Cooper, Co-Founder and CEO of ON.energy. “AI UPS is the new standard for how to interconnect AI data centers to the grid—faster, safer, and more resilient.”

Unlike conventional UPS systems, AI UPS is grid-interactive, transforming what was once a sunk cost into a revenue-generating asset. Data center owners can leverage ON.energy’s medium-voltage UPS in energy markets or behind-the-meter energy savings programs, generating millions of dollars of revenue annually per 100 MW of IT load.

“We engineered AI UPS to set a clear technical standard for what grid-safe data center interconnection looks like,” said Ricardo de Azevedo, Co-Founder and CTO of ON.energy. “It’s a scalable foundation for the next era of AI infrastructure, one that protects both the data center and the grid.”

ON.energy’s AI UPS is now being deployed across multiple U.S. hyperscale campuses, supporting the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure with resilient, grid-safe power systems built for scale.

ON.energy | https://www.on.energy/

Massimo Group, a manufacturer and distributor of powersports vehicles and products, announced that production of its new 2026 MVR Golf Cart and MVR Cargo Max Electric Utility Cart has begun in Vietnam.

This strategic collaboration strengthens Massimo's global supply chain and supports the company's ongoing initiatives to enhance production flexibility and expand capacity for its rapidly growing lineup of electric vehicles.

Strategic Vietnam Partnership Enhances Global Capabilities

"Our partnership in Vietnam represents an important milestone in Massimo's continued evolution," said David Shan, Chief Executive Officer of Massimo Group. "By leveraging international manufacturing relationships, we're improving efficiency, lowering costs, and expanding our ability to meet accelerating demand across both recreational and utility markets."

The Vietnam production partnership enables Massimo to increase output while maintaining the company's quality and value standards for its dealer network and end customers worldwide.

Introducing New Lithium-Ion Power Options

Coinciding with this production expansion, Massimo is introducing new Lithium-Ion battery options across its MVR Series electric carts. The upgraded 48V 105Ah system delivers higher performance, longer lifespan, and greater efficiency compared to traditional lead-acid batteries.

Key benefits include:

• Significantly reduced weight for improved range and handling
• Faster charging and extended cycle life exceeding 5,000 charge cycles
• Built-in battery management and safety protections
• Maintenance-free, eco-friendly operation

"The addition of lithium power across our MVR lineup reflects the strong feedback we're hearing from dealers and customers," Shan added. "These updates make our products more competitive, more efficient, and better aligned with the future of electric mobility."

Positioned for Growth and Value Creation

Massimo's expansion into Vietnam and adoption of advanced battery technology are expected to improve gross margin performance, strengthen logistics, and support scalable international growth. These initiatives reflect the company's broader strategy to expand global manufacturing partnerships and deliver innovative electric solutions.

Massimo Group | https://www.massimomotor.com/
 

Sizable Energy, a pioneer in long-duration ocean energy storage, announced it has raised $8 million to accelerate its path to commercial deployment. The round was led by Playground Global. With successful testing completed at the offshore wave basin at Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) and new sea trials launching in Reggio Calabria, Italy, Sizable is now advancing its offshore pumped hydro system to deliver low-cost, long-duration energy storage using gravity.

“Without cost-effective long-duration storage, the grid cannot keep up, regardless of energy source,” said Dr. Manuele Aufiero, CEO and Co-Founder of Sizable Energy. “Our ocean-based system stores gigawatt-scale power affordably, making the grid more stable, resilient, and ready for the future.”

This investment round will accelerate the development and deployment of Sizable Energy’s innovative offshore pumped hydro system, designed to provide economical and reliable long duration energy storage (LDES).

The world needs up to 120 terawatt-hours of long-duration energy storage by 2040, ten times more than we have today. Most of today’s storage installed capacity comes from onshore pumped hydro, but it’s slow to build, expensive to scale, and limited by geography and environmental concerns. Sizable Energy offers a faster, more flexible solution: offshore pumped hydro that’s modular, cost-effective, and ready to deploy at scale.

The New Gravity Battery: Sizable Energy to Build Offshore Pumped Hydro

Sizable Energy’s patented offshore pumped hydro system stores energy by pumping saturated sea salt brine (heavier than seawater) from the seabed to a surface reservoir, leveraging the depth of the ocean for efficient energy storage.

Invisible from the shore, Sizable Energy’s ocean energy storage solution:

• Offers the lowest cost Levelized Cost of Storage (LCOS) for LDES even when considering the most optimistic projections for Li-ion cost decreases.
• Adopts a modular and scalable design capable of delivering from one to hundreds of gigawatt hours of storage.
• Combines readily available materials that can be manufactured, assembled, and installed at depths of 500 meters or more, using existing maritime infrastructure.

“As a society, we’ve proven that wind and solar can deliver the cheapest electrons. Now we urgently need a long duration energy storage solution that can be economically deployed at massive scale,” said Bruce Leak, general partner at Playground Global and board member of Sizable Energy. “Ocean depth is a practically unlimited resource, and Sizable Energy is leveraging it to deliver long-duration energy storage at a fraction of the cost of batteries. Their gravity-based approach is the clear path to enabling energy abundance.”

Rigorous Tests Leading to Megawatt Demonstration Plant

Sizable Energy has validated its core technology at both wave basin labs and in-ocean demonstrations, proving it can withstand real marine conditions and scale up. In September, the team tested the system at MARIN, one of the world’s leading maritime research institutes. These tests confirmed that the system can operate reliably in harsh ocean environments, clearing a critical hurdle as Sizable prepares to deploy its megawatt-scale pilot system.

Sizable Energy has also begun deployment of its next sea trial off the coast of Reggio Calabria, Italy. This pilot will validate all key floating components, demonstrate the full-scale assembly and deployment process, setting the stage for a multi-MWh demonstration plant in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Italy.

With this milestone approaching, the company is preparing for commercial project development in 2026 across multiple global sites, in partnership with local manufacturers, governments, and energy providers.

Additional investors include Exa Ventures, Verve Ventures, Satgana, EDEN/IAG, and Unruly Capital which led a previous round.

Sizable Energy | https://sizableenergy.com

kWh Analytics, the market leader in Climate Insurance, has been awarded Sustainable Re/Insurer of the Year and Climate Risk Transfer Deal of the Year by InsuranceERM at its Climate Risk and Sustainability Awards. This award marks the third consecutive year kWh Analytics has been honored by InsuranceERM, following the company’s 2024 win for Sustainable Insurance Initiative of the Year and 2023 win for Climate and Sustainability Collaboration of the Year.

For over a decade, kWh Analytics has been a leader in advancing innovations in Climate Insurance through intelligent underwriting and data-driven risk transfer solutions purpose-built for renewable energy assets. The company was recognized as this year’s Sustainable Insurer of the Year for its continual advancement of its offerings through innovative partnerships, advanced modeling, and cutting-edge automation, which are setting industry benchmarks in renewable energy insurance.

kWh Analytics received the Climate Risk Transfer Deal of the Year honor for its pioneering Wind Proxy Hedge, a credit enhancement that improves the bankability of wind projects. The Wind Proxy Hedge, developed in consultation with Munich Re, marks the latest innovation in risk transfer solutions, which have been a hallmark of kWh Analytics’ commitment to building the technical infrastructure and driving capital efficiency and bankability essential for a resilient clean energy transition.

“The rapid growth of the renewable energy industry amidst worsening weather events brings new challenges, making innovation and collaboration more essential than ever,” said Jason Kaminsky, CEO, kWh Analytics. “We’re honored to be recognized by InsuranceERM and our peers for the work we’re doing to ensure that renewable assets continue to scale to reliably meet rising energy demands.”

InsuranceERM's Climate Risk and Sustainability Awards recognize the individuals, teams, companies, and software providers who have stood out as leaders and innovators in this area of international focus. The InsuranceERM awards are the latest in a string of honors kWh Analytics has received since launching Property Insurance for renewable energy assets, including being awarded $500,000 from InnSure’s Insurance Innovation Prize supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and named a finalist for two prestigious Program Manager Awards – Program Launch of the Year and Innovation in Programs in 2024, and Insurance Insider US Underwriting Innovation of the Year in 2025.

kWh Analytics’ innovative products and partnerships come at a time when renewable energy is increasingly contributing to grid stability amidst heightened load demand. The company’s leadership in renewable energy insurance has enabled the development of data-driven policy terms, conditions, and pricing that match the risk profile, rewarding resilience and encouraging prioritization of risk management. This approach strengthens sector stability and insurability, while driving continued growth and innovation.

kWh Analytics | https://www.kwhanalytics.com/

Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSX-V: LIT, FSE: OAY3, OTCQX: LILIF), (“Argentina Lithium" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of the first Mineral Resource estimate ("MRE") for the Rincon West lithium brine project in Salta Province, Argentina ("Rincon West" or the "Project").

MRE Highlights (see Tables 1 and 2 for details):

• Measured and Indicated Resources of 0.15 km3 brine volume with an average grade of 296 mg/lithium, representing 238,000 tonnes Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE), and
• Inferred Resource of 0.08 km3 brine volume with an average grade of 216 mg/l lithium, representing 64,000 tonnes LCE.

Nikolaos Cacos, CEO commented, "This initial resource marks a pivotal step in unlocking the full potential of Rincon West and reinforces Argentina Lithium's position at the center of one of the most strategic lithium districts in the world. With Rio Tinto's world-class Rincon Project as our direct neighbour and a strong offtake partnership with Stellantis, we are uniquely positioned to advance Rincon West rapidly and responsibly. This foundation allows us to leverage both, strategic infrastructure and commercial synergies, as we move toward the next phase of development.

As we advance PEA studies and evaluate advanced extraction technologies, our long-term focus remains crystal clear: to build a scalable, high-value lithium operation that generates sustainable returns for our shareholders. This initial resource provides a solid foundation on which we intend to expand the resource base: the exploration team will be carefully evaluating drilling below the current mineral resource, where expansion potential has been identified as the current mineral resource is open to depth. Together with our other highly prospective properties at Pocitos, Antofalla and Incahuasi, our company's assets create a strong growth pipeline that will allow us to deepen strategic partnerships and accelerate development, potentially positioning Argentina Lithium as a key future supplier to the global EV and battery markets."  

The Mineral Resource estimate was completed at the West Block properties (mining concessions Villanoveño II and Rinconcita II) totalling 2,931 hectares. The resource estimate does not consider the Paso de Sico concessions in the northern part of the Rincon West project, which in aggregate represents 3742.9 hectares of mining concessions at the Rincon Salar. The resource  was defined by 14 exploration boreholes  totalling 4823.2 metres of diamond drilling, and one production well of 470 metres of total length.

Table 1 presents the Project's mineral resources, volumes and grades by resource category for lithium and potassium. Table 2 shows the Project's mineral resources expressed as Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) and Potassium Chloride (KCl). 

Table 1. Lithium and Potassium Mineral Resources at the Rincon West Project

Notes to the resource estimate (Table 1):

1. CIM definitions were followed for Mineral Resources.
2. The Qualified Person for this Mineral Resource estimate is Frederik Reidel, CPG. 
3. No cut-off values have been applied to the resource estimate.
4. Numbers may not sum exactly due to rounding.

Table 2. Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE) and Potassium Chloride (KCl) Mineral Resources

Notes to Table 2

1. Lithium is converted to lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) with a conversion factor of 5.32.
2. Potassium is converted to potassium chloride with a conversion factor of 1.91.
3. Numbers may not sum exactly due to rounding.

The effective date of the Mineral Resource estimate is September 26, 2025. Supporting information for the Mineral Resource estimate will be detailed in an independent technical report prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") which will be filed on SEDAR+ under the Company's profile within 45 days of the date of this news release.

Resource Estimation Methodology

Between 2022 and the end of 2024, Argentina Lithium conducted two drilling campaigns at the Rincon West Project during which 14 diamond drill exploration holes ("HQ" diameter) were completed.  Drilling was carried out by Salta-based AGV Falcon Drilling SRL, under the supervision of Argentina Lithium's geologists.   Continuous "core" samples and unaltered formation test samples were collected at specific depth intervals for porosity studies. Depth representative brine samples were extracted, typically by using a packer system. In some boreholes bailer and HydraSleeve sampling methodologies were applied.

On completion of drilling the boreholes were prepared as monitoring wells with the installation of 2-inch diameter blank or slotted PVC casings. At the conclusion of the second drilling campaign, one production well (RW-RT-1) was drilled using a mud-rotary system and completed with 10-inch diameter stainless steel production casing.  A variable rate pumping test and a 30-day constant rate pumping test were carried on this production well. 

The brine resource estimate was determined by defining the aquifer geometry, the drainable porosity or specific yield (Sy) of the hydrogeological units in the Salar, and the concentration of the elements of economic interest, mainly lithium and potassium. Brine resources were defined as the product of the first three parameters. The resource estimate is limited to the Villanoveño II and Rinconcita II mining concessions in the Rincon Salar.

The resource model domain is constrained by the following factors:

• Upper Boundary: The upper boundary of the model is determined by the highest elevation samples within the dataset, and/or the phreatic brine level.
• Lateral Extent: The lateral extent of the resource model is confined within the boundaries of the LIT mining claims.
• Lower Boundary: The lower boundary of the model domain extends to 385 metres below the topography, which is 5 metres below the deepest sample. At this depth, geological evidence supports the continuation of brine with similar characteristics.

The specific yield values used to develop the resources are based on results  of drainable porosity analyses carried out on 310 undisturbed samples from HQ core by Daniel B. Stephens and Associates laboratory.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Mineral Resources

The mineral resources disclosed in this press release conform to NI 43-101 standards and guidelines and were prepared by an independent qualified person. The above-mentioned mineral resources are not mineral reserves as they do not have demonstrated economic viability. The quantity and grade of the reported Inferred Mineral Resources are conceptual in nature and are estimated based on limited geological and hydrogeological evidence and sampling. Existing data are sufficient to imply but not verify mineral grade and/or quality of continuity. An Inferred Mineral Resource has a lower level of confidence relative to a Measured or Indicated Mineral Resource and constitutes an insufficient level of confidence to allow conversion to a Mineral Reserve. It is reasonably expected, but not guaranteed, that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Measured or Indicated Mineral Resources with additional drilling and pump tests. The National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report supporting the mineral resources for the Rincon West Project contained in this news release, will be filed on SEDAR+ by Argentina Lithium & Energy within 45 days of the date of this news release.

Stellantis Investment and Off-take

In September 2023, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Stellantis, a leading global automaker, for a strategic investment through Stellantis' subsidiary Peugeot Citroen Argentina S.A., in return for a 19.9% stake in Company's Argentine subsidiary Argentina Litio y Energia S.A. ("ALE"), with Argentina Lithium retaining 80.1%. The agreement includes an Exchange Right allowing Stellantis to convert its ALE shares into up to 19.9% of Argentina Lithium's common shares (undiluted), subject to certain conditions and a Top-Up Right to maintain that ownership threshold. Additionally, the parties executed a seven-year lithium offtake agreement, under which Stellantis will have the right to purchase up to 15,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year, if and once commercial production begins, with options for extension and rights of first refusal on surplus product.

Qualified Persons and QA/QC

The Mineral Resource Estimate and technical data in this news release were prepared under the direction of Frederik Reidel, CPG, of Atacama Water Consultants. Mr. Reidel is an independent Qualified Person ("QP") as defined in NI 43-101. Mr. Reidel reviewed drill and brine sample collection, handling, and security practices for all drilling and sampling campaigns. All conform to industry best practice. The QP has reviewed and approved the technical content of this news release.

Drainable Porosity Analysis 

319 undisturbed drill core samples obtained during 2022 - 2024 drilling campaigns were analyzed for drainable porosity by Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc. in Albuquerque, New Mexico ("DBSA") as primary laboratory, with additional control samples analyzed by Geo Systems Analysis, Inc. in Tucson, Arizona ("GSA"). Both DBSA and GSA are independent laboratories from LIT.

Brine Sample Analysis

Several brine sampling methods were employed to obtain depth-specific and representative samples for chemical analysis as follow:

• Brine samples were collected during diamond drilling at specific depth intervals using double or single packer systems, with occasional bailer sampling.
• Some samples were collected using HydraSleeve (RW-DDH-03) when technical issues prevented packer sampling during the drilling.
• Field parameters: pH, temperature (T), density, and electrical conductivity (EC), were measured at the wellhead for all samples.
• Brine samples were stored in 1-litre plastic bottles that were pre-washed and rinsed with the same brine to condition the container. After proper labelling and sealing, samples were transported to LIT's Salta office and then shipped to the laboratory for chemical analysis under a strict chain of custody.
• Brine analysis results were uploaded to the project's chemical database and periodically verified internally.

The quality of sample analytical results was controlled and assessed with a protocol of blank, duplicate and reference standard samples included within the sample sequence. Approximately 23% (75 of 322 samples) of all brine analyses were performed on control samples.

All brine samples were sent to the Alex Stewart NOA laboratory, which has extensive experience in analyzing lithium-rich brines and is accredited under ISO 9001, complying with ISO 17025 guidelines. The laboratory maintains internal QA/QC procedures with results reported in each assay certificate. Alex Stewart NOA laboratory is independent from LIT.

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) spectrometry was used for chemical analysis of key elements including boron, calcium, potassium, lithium, and magnesium. Samples were diluted 100:1 prior to analysis.

The accuracy and consistency of the Alex Stewart NOA assays were assessed by the QP, facilitated by the aforementioned sample blanks, standards and duplicates. Good precision was observed, with a 10% error threshold for duplicate samples across all analytes. Only one sample pair exhibited an error slightly exceeding 10% for boron.

Argentina Lithium | https://argentinalithium.com/