Looking Ahead to 2026

Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) and Comstock Metals LLC (“Comstock Metals”), a leader in the responsible recycling of end-of-life solar panels with the only certified, North American, zero-landfill solution, announced that significant portions of the industry-scale facility precision equipment, manufactured on proprietary specifications, has arrived at our Silver Springs, Nevada location for installation, testing and ultimate integration of the 100,000 ton per year solar panel recycling production line. Commissioning will continue through March 2026, and into early April with operations planned during the second quarter of this year. 

The manufacture of precision-machined equipment for Comstock Metals’ proprietary solar panel recycling begins with a highly engineered design process focused on durability, accuracy, speed, and maximizing throughput. Each system is modeled using advanced CAD platforms to ensure exact tolerances for shredding, conditioning, and ultimately, critical materials separation and recovery. The shredding systems are currently being assembled.

“Our team is now fully deployed and engaged in every aspect of our facility upgrades, storage build out and the all of the work associated with commissioning our first industry-scale recycling process and we have now received the major front-end components of our proprietary shredding systems,” said Dr. Fortunato Villamagna, President of Comstock Metals. “Installation involves a plurality of activities, from complex tasks like the interconnection of the various unit operations, completing the communication interfaces between the various systems, to things as simple as precision leveling, anchoring to reinforced and epoxied flooring, operational and electrical integration with facility power infrastructure, and calibration of automated control systems. Our design allows us to commission and evaluate each unit operation independently as they are installed, effectively streamlining the process and accelerating the full start-up and eventual ongoing, continuous operations.”

Final receipt and integration of all major components will continue through March and into April when the Company will confirm operational efficiencies, safety compliance, and optimized workflows within the dedicated recycling platform. The Company remains on schedule for continuous operations during the second quarter.

The Company has also completed and submitted its first major operating permit application with the State of Nevada for our second, integrated, industry-scale facility located in Clark County, in southern Nevada and has also begun the engagement with the city, county, and surrounding industrial neighbors and community. 

“Our disciplined approach with technology and systems readiness required a multi-year operation of the commercial demonstration facility, enabling this final, first of its kind design and ordering of the industrial-scale systems,” said Corrado De Gasperis, Executive Chairman and CEO of Comstock. “The ‘unit operation model’ deployed in the commercial demonstration facility is what enabled the Company to independently commission each part of the full scale plant independently, streamlining start-up. The project for readying, receiving, and commissioning this facility in Silver Springs is in full swing with frequent updates forthcoming on commissioning.”

Comstock I www.comstock.inc

Homeowners looking for peace of mind during grid instabilities have a new ally in PV Point Comfort. March 3, 2026, marks Fronius USA’s launch of PV Point Comfort, which provides dedicated backup to a branch circuit that remains live whether powered by the grid or by the inverter during outages. 

Building on the success of the standard PV Point, the PV Point Comfort provides an upgradable and seamless user experience while the sun is shining. Even without adding a battery, the PV Point Comfort ensures that one branch circuit supplying routers, refrigerators, or outdoor circuits stays powered at all times without the need for manual intervention when the lights go out. 

Key advantages of PV Point Comfort: 

• Continuous Power: Stay connected to a dedicated branch circuit that remains live during both normal operation and grid outages. 
• Automatic Transition: Offers a "set it and forget it" solution for essential loads. 
• Easy Installation in as little as 30 mins: The system is easily integrated via an additional circuit board installed directly in the inverter’s connection area. 
• Retrofit Ready: Existing Fronius GEN24 or Fronius GEN24 Plus compatible systems can be upgraded at any time to add PV Point Comfort, providing homeowners the flexibility to enhance their energy independence whenever they choose. 

The PV Point Comfort is available now through Authorized Fronius Distributors. Homeowners that are interested in upgrading their current Fronius GEN24 PV system can inquire for PV Point Comfort by contacting their local installer.

Fronius USA | https://www.fronius.com/en-us/usa

Anza, a leading energy storage and solar development and supply chain platform, announced the launch of automated Scenario Modeling and Configuration Tools within its Energy Storage Pro platform. The new capabilities introduce the first market-wide scenario intelligence engine purpose-built for utility-scale and DG battery energy storage system (BESS) development and procurement, while expanding supplier coverage to 95% of the U.S. battery market.

Today, most utility-scale BESS development and procurement still rely on manual, spreadsheet-driven workflows and time-consuming data collection. Development engineers and procurement teams spend weeks manually comparing supplier configurations, validating technical compatibility, rebuilding lifecycle cost models, and assessing tariff or policy exposure. In a market defined by interconnection bottlenecks, financing pressure, and supply chain volatility, that manual process has become a critical constraint.

Anza’s latest release replaces fragmented spreadsheet workflows with automated, standardized modeling across technical, commercial, and policy variables. Engineers and sourcing teams can now model system configurations, benchmark supplier quotes, simulate tariff and schedule risk, and establish finance-ready project assumptions in days instead of weeks. Project developers can quickly assess lifecycle cost ranges, prioritize portfolios, and make earlier go/no-go decisions with greater confidence.

“Speed to deployment is now a competitive advantage,” said Ravi Manghani, Senior Director of Strategic Sourcing at Anza. “As energy demand from AI and data centers accelerates, grid-scale storage projects must move from concept to commissioning faster than ever. Yet development workflows remain manual and fragmented, often depending on outdated data. We’re replacing spreadsheet-driven decision-making and empowering development and procurement teams with automated, market-wide scenario intelligence. That translates into faster timelines, stronger bids, and higher-confidence investment decisions.”

New Capabilities in Energy Storage Pro

• Automated Scenario Modeling: Users can model duration scenarios, tariff severity outcomes, delivery timing shifts, and probability-weighted pricing assumptions within a single environment. Engineers can establish a reliable Basis of Design early in the lifecycle while incorporating design changes over time, and procurement managers can evaluate cost and policy risk during development and before finalizing equipment selection.

• Custom Configuration and Capacity Maintenance Analysis: Teams can tailor system configurations by specifying equipment counts, inserting supplier-specific degradation curves, adjusting usable energy assumptions, and modeling AC/DC augmentation or overbuild strategies. This allows for optimized, defensible system design without rebuilding spreadsheets from scratch.

• Centralized Quote Benchmarking:  Procurement managers can input supplier quotes and benchmark them against standardized data covering 95% of U.S. battery suppliers. Teams can compare CapEx/OpEx structures, evaluate tariff exposure, and defend recommendations to finance and executive leadership with market-backed analysis.

"Anza demystifies the complex battery storage market. We rely on the platform to rapidly validate various sizing and scope iterations, solidifying our Basis of Design in real time. This clarity allows us to compare suppliers 'apples-to-apples' and execute our strategy with confidence," said CJ Colavito, General Manager of Integrated Project Teams, Standard Solar.

Launched in May 2025, Energy Storage Pro introduced pricing, product, and supplier transparency to the storage market and lifecycle cost analytics, giving developers, IPPs, and utilities the insights they need to make faster and smarter development decisions. This latest release moves beyond visibility to enable fully automated, scenario-based decision modeling and customization across technical design, timing considerations, and regulatory risk, transforming how storage projects are engineered and procured.

Anza | anzarenewables.com

Chaberton Energy is celebrating its sixth anniversary with a milestone that reflects the scope and pace of its growth. The company has completed development on 33 projects totaling more than 125 megawatts (MW) of distributed energy capacity. Given that most of Chaberton’s projects range from 2 MW to 10 MW in size, the achievement represents dozens of communities across the United States and Italy being powered by locally generated, affordable energy.“

Six years ago, we started Chaberton with the conviction that distributed energy — community solar, battery storage, projects sized for the places they serve — was the right way to build a more equitable, efficient and resilient grid while contributing to the clean energy transition,” said Stefano Ratti, CEO and founder of Chaberton Energy. “Crossing 125 megawatts of developed projects is a meaningful proof point, but what I’m most proud of is that we got here by earning the trust of landowners, communities and partners one project at a time.”

Building a Foundation for What’s Next

The 125 MW milestone sits within a broader portfolio that now includes more than 100 projects representing over 500 MWdc of distributed energy under site control, with a development pipeline exceeding 1 gigawatt.

In 2025 alone, six of Chaberton’s community solar projects totaling 17 MW in Delaware and Maryland reached mechanical completion, bringing affordable, locally generated electricity to the subscribers and communities that need it most.

Expanding Battery Energy Storage Offerings

Chaberton’s sixth year also marked a deliberate focus on bringing more battery energy storage systems (BESS) to our markets. Where conventional generation is fixed, storage is flexible. It can capture excess energy when supply is high and deliver it when demand peaks. Whether paired with solar or developed as standalone resources, BESS positions Chaberton and the communities it serves at the leading edge of grid resilience, addressing a need that goes beyond managing solar variability.

“Battery storage changes the conversation,” said Mike Doniger, Chaberton’s president and co-founder. “More than solving generation needs, BESS helps provide electricity when and where it’s most critically needed. That’s a more complete answer to what communities and grid operators need to address the current energy affordability challenge.”

Investing in the Communities We Serve

Growth at Chaberton has never been measured in megawatts alone. Through Chaberton Cares, the company gives back to the communities where it develops projects. The program provides $5,000 per megawatt of new distributed energy built and has supported 25 nonprofit organizations focused on expanding opportunities for future leaders and providing resources to underserved populations.

Looking Ahead

With a 1+ GW pipeline, growing BESS capabilities and an enduring commitment to the communities it serves, Chaberton enters its next chapter as a company that has grown from a regional community solar developer into a national distributed energy company.

“We’re proud of what we’ve built,” Ratti said. “And we’re just getting started.”

Chaberton Energy | https://www.chaberton.com/

Braille Energy Systems Inc. (TSXV: BES) ("Braille Energy"), a leader in advanced energy storage solutions, is pleased to announce that Adam Weir, widely known from HGTV, has been appointed as the official Brand Ambassador for the Electrafy Home Back-up Power System.

Adam Weir brings with him over a decade of hands-on experience in construction, renovation, and project management through his well-recognized work with HGTV star Bryan Baeumler. Weir served as key cast member and project manager on some of HGTV Canada's biggest hits including House of Bryan (Seasons 1-3), Bryan Inc. (Season 1 & 2) and Renovation Islandalso known as Island of Bryan (Seasons 1 & 2). He worked alongside the Baeumler family for nearly 14 years, becoming an integral part of their construction team on- and off-camera. 

"We're excited to welcome Adam to the Braille Energy team," said Lindsay Weatherdon, President/CEO at Braille Energy Systems Inc. "His reputation, credibility, and long history working in complex home renovation and construction projects make him an ideal partner to communicate the reliability and performance of our Electrafy system."

"Adam's extensive background in real-world home improvement scenarios—and his on-screen role helping bring ambitious residential and commercial projects to life—align directly with the needs of homeowners seeking reliable backup energy solutions," adds Mr. Weatherdon.

"I'm thrilled to partner with Braille Energy," said Adam Weir. "I know firsthand how important dependable power is. The Electrafy system offers homeowners exactly that—confidence, reliability, and peace of mind during outages."

The partnership will include educational content, homeowner demonstrations, as well as digital campaigns highlighting the ease of installation and benefits of  Electrafy Home Back-up Power System.

The Electrafy Home Back-up Power System is a modular, scalable lithium-based energy solution engineered for seamless home backup during power outages. Built on Braille's proven battery technology, Electrafy provides long service life, high output, and maintenance-free reliability in a compact footprint.

Braille Energy Systems I www.brailleenergy.com 

ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTC: CNTM) (“ConnectM” or the “Company”), a constellation of technology-driven businesses powering the modern energy economy, announced that Keen Labs, its AI and technology subsidiary, has extended the Hi-E line of energy storage systems for long duration applications to 10kWhr and a stackable solution in addition to wall mounted solutions.

Developed by Keen Labs, the Hi-E line leverages high energy density Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) technology and addresses use cases in residential and light commercial buildings to provide grid back-up in general and targeted electrical appliances for load leveling and peak time of use. Additionally, the Hi-E systems use ConnectM’s proprietary power electronics architecture and energy management platform to be a virtual power plant (“VPP”) in geographies where a relationship exists with the local utility. Now sized in modules up to 10kWhr, the Hi-E line can be configured by mixing and matching modules to meet the exact energy requirements of any given application. In addition to the wall mounted solution designed to expand market accessibility.

Key benefits of the stackable architecture include:

• Scalable capacity – Expand storage incrementally without replacing the system
• Lower upfront cost – Entry-level configurations reduce adoption barriers
• Reduced installation complexity – Modular stacking simplifies deployment
• Improved resiliency – Independent modules enhance system uptime
• Future expansion flexibility – Add capacity as usage or incentives evolve

The stackable design broadens ConnectM’s addressable market while supporting cost-efficient growth in distributed energy storage.

Built for flexibility and lowering energy costs

The Hi-E line is designed for sectors where customization in space and duration of use is necessary to maximize ease of use at the lowest cost.

• 4 kWhr Modules Integrated with ConnectM’s line of Keen Heat Pumps: Provides reliable power, reducing wear on the device while minimizing energy costs.
• 1 kWhr to 5 kWhr modules Act as VPP: Capable to serve as a VPP to individual electric assets like induction heaters and LED lighting systems in geographies where a relationship exists with the utility to avoid up-front capital expenditure costs.
• Bundling: Multiple modules can be bundled together to flexibly target any application.

Hi-E helps reduce energy costs from peak-load stress, extending useful life and reducing total cost of ownership across a range of equipment

Digital-Native by Design

Each Hi-E system is designed to integrate natively with Keen Labs’ VPP platform providing:

• Real-time telemetry and health monitoring at the asset and fleet level.
• Data feeds into ConnectM’s analytics and optimization engines.
• Optional direct integration into customer data platforms and energy management systems.

|Customers can deploy Hi-E as a standalone module, as part of broader ConnectM and Keen Labs solutions, or as a digitally connected asset within existing energy and infrastructure stacks.

ConnectM Technology Solutions | www.connectm.com

Keen Labs | www.keenlabs.ai

Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company, announced a new partnership with Capital Good Fund, a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) and a leading provider of solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) and leases for underserved communities in the United States. The partnership will support approximately 24 megawatts of small commercial and residential solar projects across Georgia and Pennsylvania, with the vast majority consisting of mission-aligned commercial installations.

Capital Good Fund operates the BRIGHT program, which delivers low-cost solar PPAs to nonprofits, houses of worship, affordable housing developments, municipal facilities, and small businesses, as well as solar leases for low- and moderate-income (LMI) homeowners.

"Enphase has been a trusted partner for years, and this agreement deepens that relationship," said Andy Posner, founder & CEO of Capital Good Fund. "The 25-year limited warranty, flexibility, and support that Enphase provides give us the certainty we need to move forward confidently on behalf of the community organizations and homeowners we serve. We are excited to continue advancing our mission through BRIGHT by making the benefits of solar more accessible and affordable to all.”

This agreement is expected to expand deployments of Enphase’s IQ8P-3P and IQ9N-3P Microinverters supplied from manufacturing facilities in the United States. Enphase recently began production shipments of its IQ9 Commercial Microinverter in the United States, the company’s first microinverter powered by gallium nitride (GaN) technology and designed for three-phase 480Y/277 V (wye) grid configurations. Both IQ8 and IQ9 Microinverters with “DOM” suffix SKUs are manufactured with domestic content in U.S. facilities, which can help eligible projects qualify for the domestic content bonus tax credit and align with evolving U.S. sourcing requirements.

Enphase microinverter systems are designed to help asset owners improve fleet visibility through per-panel monitoring in the Enphase® App and reduce reliance on centralized architecture with single points of failure. By converting direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC) at each panel, Enphase microinverter systems also avoid the long high-voltage DC runs associated with traditional string inverter designs, supporting a panel-level AC architecture.

"Small commercial and residential projects demand technology that performs reliably for decades, and Enphase delivers," said Ken Fong, senior vice president of sales at Enphase Energy. "Our microinverter systems are designed to support long-term reliability, panel-level visibility, and strong operational performance for asset owners and TPO providers like Capital Good Fund."

Project developers should consult their own legal and tax advisors to determine eligibility for available tax benefits and other incentives. Enphase continues to expand U.S. manufacturing and domestic sourcing to help support customer objectives where applicable. Additionally, to learn more about Enphase “FEOC compliant” products, please visit the Enphase website.

Enphase Energy | https://enphase.com/