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Soluna Holdings, Inc. (“Soluna” or the “Company”), (NASDAQ: SLNH), a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications, including Bitcoin mining and AI, announced that the company has reached a key milestone with One Gigawatt (“GW”) of clean computing projects in either operation, construction, or development, positioning the company to lead the way in sustainable data center development in the United States.

The milestone was reached with the launch of two new Texas-based sites: Project Fei, a solar-powered facility in northern Texas, and Project Gladys, a wind-powered facility in the southeast region of the state.

Project Fei is a 100 MW data center co-located with a 240 MW utility-scale solar farm, Soluna’s second solar-based project to date. Developed in partnership with a global leader in energy infrastructure investment, Project Fei will convert underutilized solar energy into clean, high-performance computing power. The project is currently advancing through land acquisition, power contract negotiation, and ERCOT interconnection planning.

The project honors Dr. Fei-Fei Li, a pioneering AI researcher, whose work, including the creation of ImageNet, has helped shape the modern era of artificial intelligence and ethical computing.

“Reaching one gigawatt of clean computing projects in our total development pipeline is a transformative moment for Soluna. Getting these projects from development to operational will put us on par with some of the biggest companies in the world when it comes to clean-powered computing capacity, including Amazon, Meta, and Google,” said John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna. “This means we may be able to effectively displace nearly 48 million metric tons of CO₂, equivalent to removing 11 million cars from the road over the life of these assets, and we believe this is just the beginning of what clean computing can do.”

Project Gladys, a 150 MW facility, will be co-located with a 226 MW wind farm and developed in partnership with a prominent U.S.-based independent power producer (IPP) managing over $40 billion in assets and more than 80 energy facilities nationwide.

The project is currently advancing through land acquisition, power contract negotiation, and ERCOT interconnection planning. It is named after Dr. Gladys West, the mathematician whose groundbreaking work in geospatial modeling paved the way for modern GPS technology.

As Soluna continues to scale its flexible, renewable-powered data center platform, the company expects to announce additional expansions and partnerships in the coming months. With a long-term power pipeline now totaling 2.8 GW, Soluna is accelerating its mission to make clean computing the default infrastructure for AI and Bitcoin.

The company will now focus on completing definitive power purchase agreements, land agreements, and ERCOT planning for Projects Gladys and Fei.

For updates and more information, visit www.solunacomputing.com

Yanfeng Seating Mexico, S.A de C.V, a leading global automotive supplier providing interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety solutions, has partnered with ForeFront Power, a leading developer and asset manager of commercial and industrial-scale solar energy and storage projects, to install a 630 kilowatt-DC (kW DC) solar energy system at Yanfeng Seating’s Seating plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

The new solar energy installation includes both rooftop and carport solar arrays to generate 1,169,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean, renewable electricity annually—enough to power approximately 440 Mexican homes each year—offsetting approximately 43% of the facility’s electrical consumption. With 100% of the generated electricity used during peak daytime hours, the system will significantly reduce the facility’s carbon footprint while supporting customer-driven ESG goals.

“Satisfying the sustainability goals of our customers is a top priority,” said Du Hai, Regional Operations Manager at Yanfeng. “Through our partnership with ForeFront Power and our investment in renewable energy, we are not only meeting those goals — we’re raising the bar for sustainability across Mexico's automotive supply chain.”

Yanfeng’s San Luis Potosí facility produces door panels for major automotive clients including BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen. The decision to pursue solar energy was driven by Yanfeng’s environmental responsibility and its customers’ expectations for renewable energy sourcing, as set by BMW and other partners. This investment in clean energy also supports Yanfeng International’s broader sustainability goal of achieving net zero emissions and powering global operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030.

“Global automakers are setting high sustainability standards for their suppliers, and it's inspiring to see how Yanfeng is rising to meet those expectations,” said Pablo Rivero, Country Manager at ForeFront Power. “At ForeFront Power, we specialize in delivering tailored clean energy solutions that meet the complex needs of industrial leaders like Yanfeng.”

Yanfeng selected ForeFront Power to develop the solar energy system based on the company’s proven track record and end-to-end expertise in renewable energy development. The project was developed at no upfront cost to Yanfeng through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ForeFront Power. Under the terms of the PPA, ForeFront Power developed, owns, and will continue to maintain the system for the duration of the 10-year agreement. Meanwhile, Yanfeng benefits from a fixed, lower rate than the utility for electricity and is projected to save over $26 million pesos ($1.4 million USD) in energy costs over the next decade.

This solar energy system will offset approximately 495 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, which is equivalent to taking more than 215 diesel-fueled cars off the road or planting around 23,500 trees each year. Additionally, the solar parking canopy provides valuable shade for Yanfeng Seating plant staff and visitors. With this installation, Yanfeng continues to align its operations with the growing sustainability standards of the automotive industry and lead by example through responsible manufacturing.

ForeFront Power | https://www.forefrontpower.com

LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“LibertyStream” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that construction of its commercial lithium carbonate refining unit (the “Refining Unit”) has been finalized and it is now in transit to LibertyStream’s field operations in Texas.

The Refining Unit has been designed to produce up to 10 tonnes per annum (“tpa”) of lithium carbonate, with the flexibility to tailor output to either industrial-grade or battery-grade specifications. Once commissioned on site, the Refining Unit will allow LibertyStream to deliver bulk samples of lithium carbonate produced directly from oilfield brine — an essential step in initiating formal offtake discussions with prospective customers.

“This milestone brings us to the final stage before commercial engagement with future customers,” commented Alex Wylie, President & CEO. “Commissioning the unit in Texas will provide the bulk samples and quality validation required for offtake agreements and future sales.”

Board Transition

LibertyStream also announces that Marty Scase has retired from the Board of Directors effective August 25, 2025. Mr. Scase had recently stepped into the role of Executive Chairman to support LibertyStream through a period of transition and is now stepping back to focus on other ventures.

“I want to thank Marty for his commitment to LibertyStream,” said Alex Wylie, President & CEO. “His leadership and guidance have been critical to our progress, and we wish him continued success.”

“Marty and I have worked together a long time with LibertyStream and other enterprises”, added John McEwen, Inventor and Chief Technology Officer at LibertyStream. “His presence will be missed as we continue to advance LibertyStream’s technology and drive toward commercial production. I wish Marty all the best”.

LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners | https://libertystream.com/

OMRON Electronic Components, a global leader in innovative component solutions, will highlight its AC and DC high-power relays for renewable energy applications, along with its newly released Weather Sensor, at RE+ 25 – North America’s largest clean energy event – Sept. 8-11 in Las Vegas. Attendees can visit Booth #V13535 in the Venetian Ballroom – Level 2 to explore OMRON’s technologies designed to advance renewable energy and grid resilience.

“RE+ is always a great opportunity to put our technology in front of the innovators driving clean energy forward,” said Kyle Alberti, business development manager, OMRON Electronic Components. “This year, we’re focused on demonstrating how our relays, monitoring solutions, and more can deliver high quality performance and reliability in renewable energy applications.”

During the event, OMRON will showcase its AC and DC high-power relays designed for renewable energy applications such as PV inverters, battery energy storage systems, and more. Attendees can experience an interactive high-power relay demo featuring five relays that simulate real-world functionality, paired with a video animation highlighting the advantages of the particular AC or DC relay. OMRON will also present a comparative demo illustrating the benefits of PCB-mountable relays versus traditional contactors, displaying an assembled contactor side-by-side with a populated PCB relay board equivalent.

In addition to its relay portfolio, OMRON will demo its new Weather Sensor, developed in partnership with KS Technologies. The compact, high-precision device enables operators across agriculture, smart cities, and energy infrastructure to optimize performance and improve predictive maintenance. Shifting weather patterns and the growing frequency of extreme weather events have amplified the need for precise, localized weather sensing. The sensor addresses that demand with a design that is also simple to install and maintain.

“Our LoRa module is a key component of the Weather Sensor’s design, enabling long-range, low-power data transmission that’s ideal for clean energy installations,” said Bob Kressin, CEO at KS Technologies. “By combining KST’s wireless expertise with OMRON’s proven sensing technology, we’re delivering a solution that gives operators the data they need to boost efficiency.”

Alongside the relays and Weather Sensor, OMRON will also display an interactive high-power relay kiosk, technology value comparison of PCB relays vs. contactors, and power monitoring solutions.

“OMRON’s attendance at RE+ this year will offer attendees the opportunity to see firsthand how our technologies integrate into real-world energy applications,” said Cary Horan, business development manager at OMRON Electronics Components. “From the Weather Sensor to our relay and monitoring solutions, we are committed to delivering technologies that solve challenges and advance the clean energy space.”

OMRON. | omron.com

NextWave Energy Monitoring (NextWave) and Cenergy, a leading national solar developer and EPC firm, announce the launch of NextWave's custom data acquisition system (DAS) for 529 megawatts (MW) of Cenergy's clean energy assets, including the largest utility-scale solar project to use NextWave's PVPulse software. NextWave, a solar energy monitoring solutions provider, is supplying custom Class-A DAS and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) hardware to 37 Cenergy projects, including a 300-MW utility-scale project in California. NextWave's monitoring will collect localized weather and energy performance data and provide Cenergy with access to advanced energy performance monitoring and management.

The platform's data-driven insights and precise, real-time alerts will empower Cenergy to identify root-cause issues quickly, reduce the mean time to repair, and extract the highest energy yield from its fleet. On the utility-scale project, NextWave is also providing controls capabilities, allowing asset management teams remote access and control of the site as well as robust user management for all stakeholders.

Monitoring systems are a critical component of solar projects, providing the transparency and accountability required by all stakeholders — from investors and asset owners to utilities and regulators. NextWave and Cenergy finalized their onboarding agreement in May 2025 and have begun production of the custom DAS equipment. Cenergy anticipates deployment of these assets in the field between Q3 2025 and Q3 2027, aligning with the broader execution timeline of its clean energy portfolio. NextWave's ability to rapidly deploy hardware and bring projects online — averaging 2 to 4 weeks, notably faster than the industry average — enabled Cenergy to meet aggressive commissioning schedules and qualify for time-sensitive federal tax incentives under the recently passed reconciliation bill.

The newly onboarded assets are located throughout the United States, primarily in Illinois, California, and Maine, and range in size from 1.3 MW to 300 MW. The recent onboarding confirms Cenergy's ongoing commitment to exclusively use NextWave products to maximize solar asset performance, including more than 60 MW of previously onboarded community solar assets in Illinois and Maine.

"NextWave's engineering team brings a level of expertise and collaboration that's hard to find in the monitoring space," said Andrew B. Goldin, Senior Vice President of EPC at Cenergy.

"From Day 1, they worked alongside our engineers to design a communication topology and DAS architecture that could meet complex utility and asset owner requirements. The custom SCADA solution they delivered addressed not only today's expectations but also anticipated the evolving demands from ISOs and utilities for large-scale projects. Their ability to tailor solutions while maintaining compliance and schedule has made them a trusted extension of our team."

The addition of these new projects demonstrates NextWave's capability to support energy monitoring for projects and portfolios of any size as well as the aggressive growth goals of its current and future partners.

"Successful solar projects require moving beyond a transactional, customer-vendor dynamic toward a true partnership — where needs, timelines, and quality standards become shared goals," said Nader Yarpezeshkan, CEO of NextWave. 

"Delivering on time and on budget is important, but delivering a more robust and future-proof system starts with listening closely, over-communicating, and aligning early. What makes the Cenergy relationship effective is their buy-in to our vision that monitoring and DAS aren't afterthoughts — they're fundamental to long-term performance and should be prioritized early in the engineering and procurement process."

NextWave Energy Monitoring | nwemon.com

Cenergy | www.cenergypower.com

PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) ("PowerBank" or the "Company"), a North American energy infrastructure developer and asset owner, is pleased to announce that its 5.7 MW North Main St ground-mount solar project (the "Project"), located in upstate New York, has completed its Coordinated Electric System Interconnection Review (CESIR), and now can proceed to the next important milestone: permitting the Project site.

The North Main St project is poised to qualify for New York's Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) compensation mechanism under Case 15-E-0751, with an estimated first-year average rate of US$0.0971/kWh. This VDER rate ensures fair compensation for clean energy delivered to the grid, reinforcing the project's financial and environmental viability.

Upon securing permits and financing, PowerBank will commence construction, with the project set to operate as a community solar initiative. This innovative model enables renters, businesses, and homeowners to subscribe to the solar farm, receiving bill credits and savings without installing on-site equipment. By feeding clean energy directly into the local grid, North Main offers an accessible pathway for New Yorkers to embrace the clean energy transition.

PowerBank's proven expertise, with over 100 MW of completed projects and a development pipeline exceeding 1 GW, underpins the project's execution. Strategic partnerships and institutional-grade development capabilities position PowerBank to deliver reliable, high-impact renewable energy solutions.

The North Main St project advances New York's ambitious Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal of 6 GW of solar capacity by 2025. As a national leader in community solar, New York accounts for nearly one-third of the United States' 6.2 GW of installed solar capacity, and PowerBank is honored to contribute to this transformative milestone.

PowerBank Corporation | www.powerbankcorp.com

Ferrovial, a leading global infrastructure company, will develop a new 250 MW solar photovoltaic facility, located in Milam County, Texas. The project represents a total investment of approximately $355 million, including debt. Ferrovial will be responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the facility, which will deliver reliable electricity to the Texas grid and support long-term economic growth in the region.

"This project is a strong example of how infrastructure investment can directly benefit communities," said María José Esteruelas, Ferrovial Energy CEO. "As data centers multiply and energy needs continue to increase, this facility will bring lasting value to the region by creating jobs, supporting local services and strengthening energy reliability."  

Construction is scheduled to begin in the coming months, generating nearly 300 jobs during the build phase. The facility is expected to produce power by 2027 and deliver approximately 450 GWh (450,000 MWh) of electricity annually–enough to serve 43,000 homes.  

The project adds to Ferrovial's energy portfolio in Texas, complementing a 257 MWdc plant in Leon County. The Company is also nearing construction completion of a 72 MW PV plant in the Houston area for its client X-Elio. 

Ferrovial | https://www.ferrovial.com/