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Aug 11, 2025

Northern Sun Energy Appoints Kevin Ritzmann as Partner to Further Scale EPC Offerings

Northern Sun Energy, a leader in turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, proudly announces the appointment of Kevin Ritzmann as Vice President and Managing Partner. With over eighteen years and two gigawatts of extensive expertise in renewable energy, construction management, and strategic operations, Ritzmann will help guide the company's growth and position it at the forefront of integrated clean energy solutions across the eastern U.S.

Kevin Ritzmann

Ritzmann’s deep knowledge of utility-scale solar & battery energy storage system construction will expand Northern Sun Energy’s ability to deliver efficient, high-performance installations. He will oversee strategic initiatives to scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) deployments, optimize operations, and strengthen partnerships with developers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

“I’m honored to join Northern Sun at such a pivotal time,” said Ritzmann. “The opportunity to expand our footprint while integrating cutting-edge energy storage with utility-scale solar is a challenge I’m passionate about. I’m especially focused on optimizing our self-perform electrical field delivery services to improve efficiency, consistency, and responsiveness across every project. Our team is committed to delivering quality, innovation, and reliability—and I’m excited to help lead that effort.”

“Kevin’s leadership and vision are exactly what Northern Sun Energy needs as we continue to scale our utility-scale BESS and solar capabilities,” said Chris Balogh, President of Northern Sun Energy. “His strategic insight and operational acumen will be essential to advancing our mission and meeting the growing demand for affordable, resilient energy.”

Northern Sun Energy has earned a reputation for delivering tailored EPC solutions with full turnkey execution. Ritzmann’s appointment signals a bold step forward as the company expands on its energy storage experience to complement its solar offerings and support grid reliability.

Northern Sun Energy | northernsun.energy

Aug 11, 2025

Avangrid Energy Investments Generated Enough Electricity for 2.4 Million Homes in the First Half of 2025

Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, generated approximately 13,000 Gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy during the first six months of 2025, enough electricity to power about 2.4 million U.S. homes. The power generated from Avangrid’s growing portfolio of energy projects demonstrates the company’s recognition of critical U.S. power needs and its commitment to investments that supply reliable and affordable energy for American homes and businesses, helping to achieve U.S. energy dominance and meet surging demand growth.

side shot of solar

“Avangrid is leading the way to help meet the nation’s growing demand for electricity, driven in large part by the rapid expansion of data centers,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “As we expand our investments in U.S. generation and grid infrastructure, we are strengthening American energy independence and powering long-term economic growth. We will continue working with our many stakeholders to bring new projects online, ensuring families and industries across America have access to safe, reliable, and affordable power.”

Avangrid has more than 10.5 Gigawatts (GW) of energy generation capacity, with 80 operating power plants stretching from coast to coast. Earlier this year, the company announced commercial operations at three new solar projects in Texas, California, and Ohio, representing about 600 Megawatts (MW) of new capacity. This helped boost Avangrid’s solar energy production by 125% compared to the first six months of 2024. Since 2015, Avangrid has increased its generating capacity by 66 percent.

Avangrid currently has 10 projects providing more than 1.5 GW of energy to data centers and the leading companies in technology and AI. The company has five more projects, totaling nearly 700 MW, currently under construction, helping these companies meet their urgent need for power.

In March 2025, Avangrid announced plans to invest an additional $20 billion in U.S. electrical grid infrastructure by 2030. This reflects the critical need to invest in energy infrastructure to meet growing demand, as well as the United States’ position as a top investment priority for Avangrid and Iberdrola.

Avangrid’s success has contributed to Iberdrola’s global production surpassing 66,000 GWh for the first half of 2025, a 2.3% increase compared to the same period from last year. Furthermore, Avangrid helped Iberdrola’s global generation capacity exceed 57,000 MW this year.

Avangrid | http://www.avangrid.com

Aug 11, 2025

Nayax Announces Strategic Partnership with Leading Global EVSE Provider Autel Energy to Deliver Embedded Payment Solutions

Nayax Ltd. (Nasdaq: NYAX; TASE: NYAX), a global commerce enablement and payments platform designed to help merchants scale their business by simplifying payments and maximizing loyalty, announced a strategic partnership to provide embedded payment solutions for Autel Energy, a trusted pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology with a growing footprint across 35 major markets in North America and Europe.

Autel is among the fastest-growing global suppliers of electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE) and a leader in the smart energy sector. In 2024, the company’s new energy charging business reported a significant year-over-year revenue growth of 53%. Together, Nayax and Autel will address rising global demand for seamless, scalable charging infrastructure by pairing Autel’s high-performance AC/DC charger lineup, cloud-based management tools, and global service network with Nayax’s flexible payment infrastructure to enable faster deployment for operators and a more convenient payment experience for end-consumers.

Under the agreement, Autel will embed Nayax payment solutions directly into an estimated 100,000 EV chargers set for deployment across North America and Europe by the end of 2026.

“We’re excited to partner with Autel to bring embedded payments to one of the fastest-growing EV charging platforms in the world,” said Yair Nechmad, CEO and Chairman of Nayax. “Our collaboration helps Autel serve more EV drivers, and simplify operations with chargers that are payment-ready from day one.”

“Autel is growing fast, and we needed a global payments partner that could grow with us,” said Yukin Zhang, Deputy GM of Autel Digital Power Co., Ltd. “Nayax gives us the scale, flexibility, and infrastructure to offer a complete solution that makes charging easier for site owners and more convenient for drivers.”

Nayax | www.nayax.com

Autel Energy | https://autelenergy.com/global

Aug 11, 2025

Enphase Energy Continues Global Rollout of IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase in Australia

Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH), a global energy technology company and the world's leading supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, announced the launch of the IQ®Battery 5P with FlexPhase for customers in Australia. The IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase is an all-in-one AC-coupled system that delivers reliable backup power and supports both single-phase and three-phase applications with variable power levels, offering flexibility to meet diverse home energy needs.

The IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase offers a scalable energy storage solution starting at 5 kWh and expandable up to 70 kWh. Each 5 kWh unit delivers continuous power output – configurable at installation – ranging from 1.65 kW to 3.84 kW in single-phase configurations, and from 0.61 kW to 1.28 kW per phase in three-phase configurations. This configurability helps installers meet a wide range of local grid connection requirements to enable more capacity to be installed per home.

The new battery can be configured to meet the needs of each homeowner, offering grid-tied support or backup power. It was built to help system owners maximize potential savings, reduce grid reliance, and stay powered during a grid outage when paired with the IQ® System Controller 3 INT. The IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase comes with an industry-leading 15-year warranty.

"Our customers want high-performing systems that can handle the demands of the Australian climate," said Michael Brown, managing director at SunStak Energy Geeks, a Platinum level installer of Enphase products in Australia. "The IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase delivers that reliability while giving us the flexibility to configure it for both single-phase and three-phase homes. It’s the first AC-coupled three-phase backup solution available in the market.”

“Grid reliability is a real concern for our customers, particularly in rural areas,” said Luke Williams, co-founder at Hunter Solar Solutions, a Platinum level installer of Enphase products in Australia. “The IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase gives them more energy independence, with flexible and reliable power that can scale depending on their needs – and the peace of mind of a leading warranty and robust local customer support.”

“We’re excited about the flexible configuration of the IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase,” said Sam Valenti, CEO at Essential Solar, a Gold level installer of Enphase products in Australia. “It works across both single-phase and three-phase homes and allows us to tailor continuous power output to meet different grid connection requirements. That means we can meet those requirements without limiting how much storage a homeowner can install.”

The launch of the IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase in Australia aligns with the Federal Government’s new Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which can provide homeowners with upfront discounts of around 30% on eligible systems. Fully compliant with the program’s requirements, the IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase offers installers unmatched flexibility to design systems that maximize rebate value and meet the unique needs of each home.

"Expanding the availability of the IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase into Australia reinforces our commitment to delivering innovative and high-performance energy solutions that aim to help homeowners save more on their energy bills,” said Ken Fong, senior vice president of sales at Enphase Energy. “As markets prioritize resilience and electrification, we’re providing the high-quality technology and services that can help homeowners take control of their energy independence."

Enphase Energy | https://enphase.com/

Aug 11, 2025

Polaris Renewable Energy Announces Submission of the SO1 Agreement to Puerto Rico Energy Bureau

Polaris Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF) ("Polaris" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that, on August 8, 2025, LUMA Energy ServCo, LLC ("LUMA"), acting as the authorized representative of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority ("PREPA"), completed the submission of the Battery Energy Storage System Standard Offer Agreement ("SO1 Agreement") to the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau ("PREB") as part of the formal approval process. Final approval is expected within 30 to 90 days following submission to PREB.

The SO1 Agreement is intended to be executed between PREPA and Polaris Power US, Inc. ("PPUS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris.

The submission of the SO1 Agreement forms part of the Puerto Rico Accelerated Storage Addition Program ("ASAP"), a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening grid reliability across the island through the deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage systems ("BESS") co-located with existing generation facilities.

Under this framework, PPUS will act as the "Resource Provider" responsible for the installation and operation of the BESS, while Punta Lima Wind Farm, LLC ("PLWF"), another subsidiary of Polaris, will continue to serve as the "Generation Facility Owner" for the Punta Lima site where the storage system will be located.

Upon execution of the SO1 Agreement and once the BESS project is constructed and fully operational, the Resource Provider will be entitled to receive monthly fixed and performance-based payments from PREPA in exchange for providing energy storage services, including capacity and grid support. The SO1 Agreement has been submitted with a BESS capacity of 71.4 MW's (35.7 MW's x 2). Polaris is actively exploring the technical feasibility of expanding the capacity to 80 MW's (40 MW's x 2), in parallel with the regulatory process. The Commercial Operation date is forecast to begin on Q3 2026 with the SO1 Agreement running for a 20-year term from the Commercial Operation date.

Marc Murnaghan, CEO of Polaris, commented:

"The submission of the SO1 Agreement represents a significant milestone in advancing our energy storage strategy in Puerto Rico. We are proud to support the island's energy resilience goals while leveraging our existing infrastructure at Punta Lima."

Polaris remains committed to delivering long-term, sustainable energy solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean and looks forward to working with all stakeholders throughout the approval and implementation process.

Polaris Renewable Energy I www.polarisinfrastructure.com

Aug 11, 2025

The Mobility House Energizes V2G Charging System for Fremont Uniﬁed School District’s Electric School Bus Fleet

District and school administrators hosted a ceremony on August 7th to celebrate the successful implementation of their new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging system at the Fremont Uniﬁed School District (FUSD) Transportation Yard. The event was co-presented by The Mobility House, and included project partners World Resources Institute, Center for Transportation and the Environment, and Polara.

yellow school bus

“Electric school buses, with their large batteries and predictable schedules, have tremendous potential to support the electric grid with V2G,” said Gregor Hintler, CEO North America of The Mobility House. “We are proud to provide the technology that enables the district to drive clean and support community energy resilience.”

The commissioning represented phase one of a two-phase project which will include six bidirectional chargers, enabled for V2G participation in demand response with Paciﬁc Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) by The Mobility House’s ChargePilot® charge management system for ﬂeets and utility-facing market aggregation platform.

“This project is a shining example of how innovation creates a cleaner, smarter energy future,” said Mike Delaney, Vice President, Utility Partnership and Innovation, PG&E. “We’re proud to support Fremont USD and school districts across California as they convert to better, electrified student transportation.”

Here’s how it works:

ChargePilot manages daily smart charging of the buses, controlled and monitored by the ﬂeet operator in an intuitive online dashboard.
The market aggregation platform receives notiﬁcations from PG&E of an upcoming load reduction event via OpenADR, and suggests optimal charging schedules based on the event and time-of-use electricity prices.
ChargePilot adjusts charging optimization for the bus ﬂeet to discharge power to reduce site load during the emergency event, while continuing to ensure vehicle readiness for departure on their next route.
By participating in ELRP, the fleet can greatly offset charging costs, making operations more efficient and cost-effective.

The Mobility House continuously develops its technical capabilities and programs to coordinate with utility programs for ﬂeet vehicle-grid-integration and V2G in California and beyond, including demand response programs and dynamic rates available in other states including Massachusetts and New York.

“We’ve already seen how the electric buses can contribute to cleaner air for our community,” said Ernest Epley, FUSD’s Director of Transportation. “Now, we have the opportunity to use these buses to deliver clean and reliable energy too.”

The V2G infrastructure project was funded by a grant from the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program.

The Mobility House | https://www.mobilityhouse.com/usa_en/

California Energy Commission | https://www.energy.ca.gov

Aug 11, 2025

LibertyStream and Wellspring Hydro Announce US $700,000 Grant to Fund Lithium Refining Unit backed by State of North Dakota; Proceeds Drawn From US$7.5 million pre-Approved State Funded Grant and Loan Facility

LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. (TSXV: LIB | OTCQB: VLTLF | FSE: I2D) (“LibertyStream” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the Company has been awarded a US$700,000 grant to fund a portion of the previously announced commercial lithium carbonate refining unit (the “Refining Unit”) capable of producing up to 10 tonnes per annum (tpa) of industrial grade and battery grade lithium carbonate. This follow-on support comes via LibertyStream’s partnership with Wellspring Hydro (“WSH”) and is consistent with the state’s commitment to accelerating critical minerals development within the U.S. The proceeds from the grant are drawn from Wellspring’s US$10 million North Dakota State backed grant and loan facility of which US$4.2 million is available for future drawdown.

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“We are deeply grateful to the State of North Dakota for this continued support, which not only reflects confidence in our DLE technology but also underscores our shared goal of strengthening the domestic supply chain for critical minerals,” commented Alex Wylie, President & CEO of LibertyStream. “Customers have made it clear they require bulk lithium carbonate samples to negotiate future offtake agreements. The Refining Unit is expected to provide our future customers with the lithium carbonate from the field they require.”

US $7.5 Million North Dakota State Funded Facility

Wellspring was previously awarded US$7.5 million in grant and loan funding from the North Dakota Industrial Commission through the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority Program and the Renewable Energy Program (collectively, the “State Funding”). LibertyStream and Wellspring have utilized the State Funding to advance DLE initiatives within the State of North Dakota. Following the US$700,000 drawdown, approximately US$4.2 million remains available for future deployment. The State Funding is intended to promote the adoption of renewable energy technologies, support businesses operating in North Dakota, and leverage the capabilities of the local workforce.

Initially, the Refining Unit will be deployed at LibertyStream’s facility in Texas, with plans to relocate it to North Dakota upon completion of commercial DLE facility development in the Williston Basin. LibertyStream and Wellspring anticipate drawing the remaining US$4.2 million in State Funding to further support the build-out of these commercial DLE operations in North Dakota.

Lithium Carbonate Refining Unit

The Refining Unit will be capable of producing up to 10 tpa of lithium carbonate tailored to the technical specifications of future customers for either industrial grade or battery grade lithium carbonate. In order to have the ability to sign offtake agreements, future customers need bulk sample from the field. Management anticipates that the Refining Unit will consistently provide its customers with the confidence to rely on the grade and quality of lithium carbonate for future offtake agreements.

Corporate Secretary Appointment

LibertyStream is pleased to announce the appointment of Eamon Hurley as Corporate Secretary for the Company. Mr. Hurley is a Partner at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (“Cassels”) and was former Canadian General Counsel to Unocal Corporation. Cassels acts as Corporate Counsel to the Company. The Company is granting Mr. Hurley 250,000 options under its omnibus equity incentive plan. The Options vest over a six-month period and are exercisable at $0.23 per Share for four years from the date of grant, expiring on August 11, 2029.

LibertyStream | https://libertystream.com/

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