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Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo” or “Company”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, announced that the Company has collaborated with solar industry partners to donate the solar system for the most recent St. Jude’s Dream Home in California’s Coachella Valley. The 2026 Coachella Valley St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway house includes a 3.8kW Tigo EI Inverter donated by Tigo, Tigo TS4-A-O MLPE devices donated by Greentech Renewables, and expert installation provided by GOAT Solar. The 5.72kW system features simple expansion options for batteries, a generator, and more as part of the Tigo GO Optimized ESS (Energy Storage System).

“This was a great project for a great cause, and I think this house will have a very happy owner in addition to making a difference for St. Jude’s,” said Nate Lewis, CEO and owner at GOAT Solar. “I’ve worked with Tigo products for nearly a decade, and it was fun to work together on this worthy cause with this group of companies."

“It was great to have the opportunity to support the important work St. Jude’s is doing right here in the Coachella Valley,” said David Petta, Manager at Greentech Renewables, Coachella Valley at Greentech Renewables, Coachella Valley. “Beyond supporting this organization, we are obviously also happy about standing behind and promoting the solar industry.”

“Supporting this project was made possible by an outstanding group of companies getting together,” said James Dillon, chief marketing and customer experience officer at Tigo. “By working with high quality organizations such as GOAT Solar and Greentech Renewables, we are able to use our solar solutions to help make an impact for the families served by the St. Jude's community.”

For more information about solar in the Coachella Valley, contact GOAT Solar here. For technical information about Tigo products, click here for MLPE solutions and here for residential inverters and batteries. To purchase Tigo products through Greentech Renewables, click here.

Tigo Energy | www.tigoenergy.com

Electric Innovation Initiative, a national 10-year initiative advancing electrification across the U.S. through 2035 by convening leaders across government, industry, and philanthropy to accelerate high-impact solutions, announced the opening of submissions for the 2026 Electric Innovation Awards, a national program recognizing scalable electrification initiatives driving the transition to an all-electric future.

Building on its inaugural year, which drew more than 180 submissions from across the country, the Electric Innovation Awards have quickly become a platform for elevating bold ideas with real-world impact.

Now in its second year, the awards highlight projects across buildings, transportation, energy systems, and public policy that are driving measurable progress in decarbonization, grid resilience, and access to clean energy.

"Electrification is no longer a future ambition, it's happening now across every sector of our economy. What we need are scalable solutions that can move from pilot to widespread adoption quickly," said David Hochschild, Chair of the California Energy Commission and Co-Founder of Electric Innovation Initiative. "The Electric Innovation Awards are helping surface exactly that kind of leadership: projects that not only reduce emissions, but strengthen our grid, lower costs, and create lasting economic opportunity. This is how we accelerate progress at the pace the moment demands."

The 2026 Electric Innovation Awards will recognize leaders across four categories:

• Scale Catalyst Award – For initiatives designed to scale through partnerships, policy, or modular deployment
• Policy Innovation Award – For public sector leadership advancing electrification through bold policy
• Power for All Award – For expanding access to clean energy and electrification benefits
• Design & Discovery Award – For breakthrough technologies and solutions shaping the future

Submissions will be reviewed by a distinguished selection committee of leaders across government, industry, and philanthropy, including:

• Serena McIlwain, Secretary, Maryland Department of the Environment
• Justin Bibb, Mayor, City of Cleveland, Ohio
• Eileen Higgins, Mayor, City of Miami, Florida
• Mike Brune, CEO, Clean Break Fund; former Executive Director, Sierra Club
• Timothy L. Johnson, Professor of the Practice of Energy and the Environment, Duke University
• Andrew Chang, CEO, New Energy Nexus
• Caroline Grey, Advisor, California Energy Commission
• Barbara Buffaloe, Mayor, Columbia, Missouri
• Melissa Uhl, Chief Strategy Officer, Elemental Impact
• Kelly Speakes-Backman, Director, Maryland Energy Administration
• Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Ventures
• Deborah Burke, Program Officer, Rockefeller Brothers Fund
• Sachu Constantine, Executive Director, Vote Solar
• Robert Barrosa, CEO, Electrify America
• Weldon Kennedy, Co-Founder and CMO, Copper
• Adam Zurofsky, Advisor, Commonweal Ventures
• Dylan McDowell, CEO, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL)
• Gene Rodrigues, Former Assistant Secretary of Energy for Electricity and Energy Reliability, U.S. Department of Energy
• Emily Warren, Deputy Secretary for Innovative Mobility Solutions, California State Transportation Agency

"Cities play a critical role in translating electrification goals into real-world outcomes—and in shaping what ultimately scales nationwide," said Eileen Higgins, Mayor of the City of Miami, Florida. "The priority now is identifying solutions that can be implemented across diverse communities and scaled quickly. The Electric Innovation Awards are helping surface the leadership and ideas needed to accelerate that progress."

Winners will be announced during Climate Week NYC 2026, one of the world's leading convenings of climate and energy leaders. In addition to national recognition, awardees will have the opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders through the Electric Innovation Forum—an exclusive, executive-level, cross-sector gathering focused on advancing electrification policy and accelerating the adoption of scalable electrification solutions.

Last year's winners were recognized during Climate Week NYC alongside national leaders, including former U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and participated in a policy forum with over 65 bipartisan legislators and innovators advancing electrification across the U.S.

The inaugural 2025 awardees included Electrify America for its battery energy storage system, the City of Atlanta for its EV readiness ordinance, Zum for its vehicle-to-grid electric school bus program, and Gradient for its innovative window heat pump technology.

As electrification accelerates nationwide, the Electric Innovation Awards continue to spotlight the solutions and leaders driving real progress. By elevating scalable ideas and connecting them with policymakers, investors, and industry stakeholders, the program is helping turn innovation into impact.

Submissions are open through June 3, 2026.

Learn more and apply here.

Electric Innovation Initiative | https://electricinnovation.org 

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. ("Innergex") and EOLFI are pleased to announce the full commissioning of the La Cense wind farm, located in the municipality of Saint-André-Farivillers, approximately 25 km northeast of Beauvais, in the Oise department (60) in France. The facility is equipped with four Nordex N117 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 3.3 MW, for a total installed capacity of 13.2 MW.

"The La Cense wind farm is fully aligned with Innergex's development strategy in France, which focuses on building a portfolio of high-performing, sustainable assets that are firmly rooted in local communities. This project complements our existing operations, strengthens our footprint in the Hauts-de-France region, and creates synergies with our other nearby assets," said Jean Trudel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Innergex.

"We are particularly proud of the success of the community investment initiative for the La Cense project, which reflects strong local support and engagement. Its commissioning also highlights the momentum of our team and the strength of our advanced development portfolio in France, especially in wind and agrivoltaic projects. Each new project reinforces our ability to move forward efficiently and in close collaboration with local stakeholders," said Guillaume Jumel, Vice President and Managing Director – France at Innergex.

"Nearly ten years after our first discussions with local elected officials, it is extremely rewarding to see this project, originally developed by EOLFI and a strong example of our development expertise, come to life, with turbines now up and running. We are very pleased with the collaboration established with Innergex," said Youssef El Hayani-Taïb, Head of Wind Development at EOLFI and the project's original lead.

Each year, the La Cense wind farm will generate approximately 33,000 MWh of clean electricity, avoiding an estimated 1,425 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually and contributing to France's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

A project partly financed by local communities
To foster local participation, a community investment campaign was launched in late 2025 for residents of the Oise department and neighboring areas (Aisne, Somme, Seine-Maritime, Eure, Seine-et-Marne, and Val-d'Oise). The initiative raised over €2.6 million through bonds offering a 7.25% interest rate, complementing previously secured bank financing.

Construction began in February 2025 and involved several contractors, including local companies, particularly for civil works. This approach reflects Innergex and EOLFI's commitment to supporting local economic activity wherever they operate.

The project benefits from a 20-year power purchase agreement, providing long-term revenue visibility. It also further strengthens Innergex's presence in the Hauts-de-France region, with expected synergies with nearby projects, including the Bois des Cholletz wind farm in Conchy-les-Pots (60), as well as other projects currently under development in the area.

Innergex | innergex.com 

dcbel, a Montréal‑based integrated home energy company, is pleased to announce its entry into the Québec market following its successful introduction in homes across California. The company is introducing a new approach to home energy focused on resilience and control, helping homeowners manage blackouts and energy costs more intelligently.

Ara, dcbel's flagship Home Energy Station, empowers homeowners to create their own private grid by connecting rooftop solar generation, home battery storage, electric vehicles, and the public grid into a single system. Ara automatically manages how energy is generated, stored, and used-- supporting reliable power at home, collaboration with the public grid, and more efficient energy management.  

"Québec has one of the cleanest and most reliable electricity systems in the world," said Marc‑André Forget, CEO and co‑founder of dcbel. "At the same time, electrification is accelerating, energy needs are becoming more complex, and our experience in U.S. markets has shown that homeowners are looking for greater control and resilience. The private grid is about complementing Québec's energy system by giving homes the intelligence to interact with the grid in ways that support reliability, help defer costly infrastructure investments, and ultimately keep energy costs lower over time."

Designed for Québec Homes

dcbel Ara represents a shift from single‑purpose energy devices toward an integrated, software‑driven system. Rather than treating solar panels, home batteries, EVs, and the grid as separate components, dcbel's technology unifies them so these assets work together as a coordinated whole--adapting to conditions such as weather events, peak demand, or household priorities. The platform builds on experience working with major U.S. utilities and partnerships with leading automotive OEMs, including Volvo Cars and Polestar.

Engineered and built in Québec, dcbel's systems are designed with local realities in mind, including winter conditions, electrified heating, and the growing role of electric vehicles as energy assets. The company operates a dedicated engineering and testing facility at its headquarters in Montréal, where complete home energy systems are validated under real‑world conditions.

Working with Québec's Energy Ecosystem

As dcbel enters the Québec market, the company emphasized its intention to work collaboratively within the province's established energy framework.

"Hydro‑Québec plays a central role in delivering reliable, clean electricity to millions of people," said Forget. "Our approach is to collaborate fully with utilities and energy stakeholders to ensure that new home energy technologies integrate responsibly, with grid safety in mind, and in alignment with Québec's long‑term energy objectives."

dcbel designs its systems to support customer‑owned generation and participation in utility programs, subject to eligibility requirements, approvals, and installation conditions. The company views intelligent home energy systems as a way to strengthen the overall energy ecosystem by enabling homes to better manage demand, store locally generated energy, and remain resilient during disruptions--while remaining connected to the grid.

Why Now

dcbel's Québec entry comes at a moment when electrification is reshaping how energy is produced and consumed at the residential level. Electric vehicles, heat pumps, and distributed solar generation are transforming homes into active energy participants rather than passive consumers.

"For years, the technology needed to manage all of this complexity simply wasn't accessible to homeowners," said Forget. "That has changed. Intelligent software can now automate energy decisions in real time, making the private grid practical, reliable, and easy to use."

Availability

dcbel is now inviting Québec homeowners to learn more and sign up for updates as availability expands. Installations will be supported by an approved network of local experts, with rollout timing communicated directly to interested customers.

dcbel | quebec.dcbel.energy

Prairie Lithium Limited (ASX: PL9, OTC: PLIXF) ('Prairie Lithium' or 'the Company') announced it has executed a Binding Definitive Agreement with South Korea-based Hydro Lithium for the purchase of 100% of Phase 1 production from its Prairie Lithium Project in Saskatchewan, Canada.

The agreement covers 150 Tonnes Per Annum (TPA) of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE), Prairie's initial commercial-scale proof-of-concept output — and represents one of the most significant commercial milestones in the Company's history. (1)

In addition to purchasing the full Phase 1 output, Hydro Lithium will provide and operate approximately AU$10 million of its proprietary lithium refining equipment at the Saskatchewan project site, materially reducing Prairie's capital requirements for Phase 1 processing.

Construction at the Phase 1 facility in Saskatchewan is well advanced. 
Production and disposal wells have been drilled, power infrastructure has been installed, and the building to house the direct lithium extraction (DLE) equipment is nearing completion. First production is targeted for Q4 2026.

Prairie Lithium Managing Director, Paul Lloyd, says, “This is a monumental agreement for Prairie Lithium, as we now capture the entire value chain from resource to battery grade production. Hydro Lithium is an incredible project partner for us, with existing operations and battery grade lithium production.

This provides us a very clear path in which we will establish and grow revenues, and be one of the first lithium brine producers in North America bringing new lithium to market. Beyond the commercial benefits, we are incredibly excited by the level of support and enthusiasm shown by both the Canadian and South Korean governments for this collaboration.

This partnership represents a significant bridge between our two nations in the global critical minerals supply chain. By combining Saskatchewan’s world-class resources with South Korea's leading processing technology, we are delivering exactly the kind of international cooperation required to power the energy transition.”

Dr. Uong Chon, Chief Executive Officer, Hydro Lithium, says, “Prairie Lithium is one of the most advanced lithium brine projects in North America and is the leading Canadian lithium brine project. Saskatchewan has very high-quality lithium brine resources, and we look forward to sourcing our lithium from Saskatchewan.

Our strategic collaboration will represent a significant investment of approximately $10M in the form of advanced lithium refining CULX equipment and expertise.”

A Landmark Commercial Milestone:
The Binding Definitive Agreement transforms Prairie Lithium's commercial position, providing both a secured revenue pathway and third-party validation of the Company's Phase 1 development strategy. 

The agreement is structured for an initial 10-year term, with renewal options by mutual agreement for further 10-year terms up to a total of 30 years.

The product pricing mechanism is linked to battery-grade lithium carbonate pricing and is based on lithium weight percentage, conversion cost and conversion efficiency — providing Prairie with direct exposure to the upside of battery-grade lithium markets while selling an intermediate product. 

Hydro Lithium operates an existing battery-grade refinery in South Korea with nameplate capacity of 3,600 TPA LCE, providing an established, operational downstream processing route for Prairie's Phase 1 output.

Following the commencement of Phase 1 production, the parties intend to work toward substantially expanding supply volumes as Prairie scales its operations.

Saskatchewan to South Korea: A Critical Minerals Partnership:
The signing ceremony was conducted in Seoul, South Korea, in the presence of The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Canada's Minister of International Trade (Global Affairs Canada), and H.E. Philippe Lafortune, Ambassador of Canada to the Republic of Korea, underscoring the significance of the agreement at a national government level and its strategic relevance to Canada's critical minerals export agenda.

Saskatchewan is one of the world's most mining-friendly jurisdictions, with fully developed infrastructure including electricity, natural gas, fresh water, paved highways and rail. 

The Prairie Lithium Project comprises over 345,000 acres of subsurface permits in the Williston Basin and holds a 4.6 million tonne LCE Indicated Resource.

Prairie Lithium | www.prairielithium.com

(1) ASX Announcement “North America’s First Lithium Brine Facility” – 17 February 2025. The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information that materially affects the information included in the original market announcement and that all material assumptions and technical parameters underpinning estimates in the relevant market announcement continue to apply and have not changed.

Soluna Holdings, Inc. (“Soluna” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLNH), a developer of green data centers that converts renewable energy into computing power, announced that it has closed the acquisition of the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm in West Texas for a total purchase price of $53.0 million. The transaction was financed through cash on the balance sheet and debt.

The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive, with projected Year-One Adjusted EBITDA of $6 million to $11 million and annualized revenue of $20 million to $24.4 million. With this acquisition, Soluna achieves full vertical integration for Project Dorothy, owning both the renewable energy source and the data center infrastructure it powers. The closing positions the Company to unlock development of Project Dorothy 3, a planned renewable-powered AI campus expansion on 300 new acres adjacent to the existing site with potential capacity of up to 300 MW+.

Immediate Financial Accretion

The acquisition is expected to provide immediate and significant cash flow. For the first twelve months of ownership, the wind farm is projected to have an earnings power of between $6 million and $11 million in Adjusted EBITDA, depending on prevailing power market conditions. Annualized revenue contribution is projected at $20.0 million to $24.4 million.

“This closing is a transformative step in Soluna’s evolution,” said John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna.

“Energy sovereignty is the key durable moat in the AI infrastructure race. By owning the Briscoe Wind Farm, we have secured the cornerstone infrastructure needed to build an AI campus with up to 300 MW of capacity. This acquisition delivers on our founding vision: building a utility-scale digital infrastructure company powered by its own renewable energy,” Belizaire continued.

Vertical Integration: From Energy Consumer to Energy Producer

Energy availability remains the primary constraint in scaling AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. By acquiring the dedicated wind-generation asset behind Project Dorothy, Soluna secures long-term energy certainty, eliminates reliance on third-party power purchase agreements (PPAs), and creates a durable cost advantage.

Dorothy 3: 300 MW Renewable-Powered AI Campus

With full ownership of the power source secured, Soluna expects to advance development of Dorothy 3 on a new 300-acre land parcel adjacent to Dorothy 1 and Dorothy 2. Dorothy 3 is planned as a renewable-powered AI compute campus with potential capacity of up to 300 MW and is being designed to serve high-performance computing and generative AI workloads. The 300MW expansion is expected to result from continued development of grid interconnection expansion and onsite generation.

Asset Overview

Generate Capital (“Generate”) continues to support Soluna in connection with this acquisition. Their participation underscores institutional confidence in Soluna’s vertically integrated strategy and long-term growth trajectory.

Following this milestone, Soluna expects to continue pursuing opportunities to vertically integrate additional project sites where appropriate. The Company’s development pipeline exceeds 4.3 GWacross multiple sites, including the recently energized 83 MW Project Kati 1, the 300+ MW Project Kati 2 AI campus in its joint venture with Metrobloks, and additional greenfield opportunities.

Soluna was advised by Norton Rose Fulbright (legal), Lowenstein Sandler LLP (legal), O’Melveny & Myers LLP (energy regulatory), Leo Berwick (financial and tax due diligence), Leidos (power market analysis), IMA (insurance), Verdonck Partners (financial advisory), Jed Brawley (strategic consulting), CAMS eSPARC, LLC (environmental), and DNV GL (technical and engineering). Generate was advised by Vinson & Elkins LLP.

Soluna | www.solunacomputing.com

Unmanned robotics services provider DroneQ Robotics and offshore support and vessel management Mark Offshore have struck a deal on the latter’s new fleet addition ‘R/V Mintis’. Mark Offshore manages and operates the DP1 ROV Support & Survey vessel. DroneQ Robotics now has the exclusive rights to deploy the vessel for its own projects, Intertek projects, and third-party projects.  

DroneQ Robotics has made a strategic decision to deploy the Mintis as ROV Support & Survey Vessel, offering the platform as a combination of vessel, ROV equipment and services, and drone equipment and services. Mark Offshore and DroneQ Robotics have already collaborated for many years, and have built a strong relationship based on mutual trust. 

Mark Offshore, specialized in maritime consultancy, vessel brokerage & management, and subsea support services, has recently taken a new step by handling the management and operations of the multi-functional research and survey vessel R/V Mintis for its owners, Klaipėda University from Lithuania.

New ROV systems on board:

·       The powerful X-SV, OCROV Class I ROV system (2026) rated for 350m working depth with 4K inspection camera, 4K electronic pan-tilt 220° hemispheric panoramic camera, 4.5 knots speed, DVL, built-in adjustable Obstacle Detection & Avoidance system, USBL, imaging sonar, Side Scan Sonar, UT and CP probes, underwater cavitation cleaning system, water sampling system and a 2-function gripper system.

·       The advanced Argus Rover, OCROV Class II ROV system (2025) with WCROV capabilities rated for 1000m working depth, advanced station keeping system with Sonardyne SPRINT-NAV INS + DVL, USBL, subsea 3D imaging capabilities powered by Voyis Discovery Stereo with VSLAM technology, imaging sonar, UT, CP and FMD NDT probes, onboard High Pressure and Flexiclean underwater cleaning systems, and a HydroLek 5600 manipulator skid (50 kgs lifting capacity at full reach). The 3D system comes with a luxurious 20ft Control Room/Workshop DNV certified Offshore container and a 10ft Winch DNV certified Offshore Container.

In addition, R/V Mintis will be equipped with industrial Maritime Inspection Drones, designed to take-off and land on vessels at open sea, for Offshore Wind turbine and Offshore Oil & Gas installation aerial inspections. 

John Troch, Co-founder of DroneQ Robotics and Director Marine Services: “The partnership with Mark Offshore and this vessel is a big leap forward in the growth of DroneQ Robotics in general, and our Advanced Unmanned Robotics Services, AURS, proposition for the offshore market in particular! The market is beginning to realize that Big, Bigger, Biggest is not always the best solution.”

R/V Mintis

R/V Mintis is a DP1 vessel with a long track record in combining operational and cost efficiency in shallow and deep waters. It has the capability to conduct a wide variety of AURS services for the Ports, Offshore Oil & Gas, Offshore Wind and Salvage markets. DroneQ Robotics will deploy the vessel for projects such as subsea inspection and construction work with ROV’s, and magnetic crawler robots, offshore drone inspection, salvage support and survey tasks. It is often deployed for bathymetric surveys, UXO campaigns, pipeline and cable sub bottom surveys and ecological oceanographic research.

John Troch adds: “We truly believe that our strong partnership with Mark Offshore, which draws on both our fields of expertise, will add value to our existing and new customers, and our partner Intertek. With the R/V Mintis we now operate a cutting-edge, fully outfitted vessel, both as to offshore inspection equipment and expert personnel.”

Mark van der Star, Managing Director Mark Offshore, adds: “Due to our long-standing relationship with John, and our shared drive to deliver results, our cooperation already translated into a concrete project in the very first week of our commercial management of R/V Mintis. This underlines our commitment: when shipowners partner with Mark Offshore, we don’t just manage vessels, we actively turn them into revenue-generating assets from day one. To see that becoming reality with R/V Mintis is something we’re really proud of.”

DroneQ Robotics | www.droneq.nl