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Comstock Metals LLC Is the 1st 100% Solar Panel Recovery Facility to achieve R2V3 and RIOS Certifications
Jun 05, 2025

Comstock Metals LLC Is the 1st 100% Solar Panel Recovery Facility to achieve R2V3 and RIOS Certifications

Comstock, the only complete end-to-end solar panel processor in the US, earns the R2V3 to Appendix G and RIOS Certification. They pioneer panel processing with proprietary delamination methods, producing 100% commodity-ready products. All parts of the panel, including glass, aluminum, and fines, are fully recycled. 

"Our company is dedicated to environmental sustainability and has achieved high standard certifications. We have developed a closed-loop model where even floor sweepings and employee PPE are processed into market-ready products. I am very proud of what we have achieved, "commented Fortunato Villamagna President at Comstock Metals LLC.

Appendix G was added in January 2024, and it is only until recently that our accredited auditors were able to be certified to the added standard. It is quite an accomplishment for Comstock Metals to be the first certified Solar Panel Processor globally.

"Solar panel recycling is a win-win-win – good for consumers, the economy, and our planet," said Evelyn Butler, Vice President of Technical Services at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). We congratulate Comstock Metals on this achievement – one of our Preferred Recycling Partners – and we look forward to continuing this partnership for the benefit of the entire solar energy industry."                                                                            

Comstock Metals | https://comstockmetals.com/

Nauticus Robotics and Open Ocean Robotics Forge Strategic Collaboration to Transform Subsea Asset Management
Jun 05, 2025

Nauticus Robotics and Open Ocean Robotics Forge Strategic Collaboration to Transform Subsea Asset Management

Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT), a leading innovator in autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions, announced a strategic collaboration with Open Ocean Robotics, a pioneer in uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) that enable safe, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable ocean monitoring. Together, the companies aim to deliver cutting-edge technologies that will redefine how the energy sector approaches subsea asset management.

The collaboration brings together Nauticus' expertise in subsea robotics, including autonomous systems like the Aquanaut®, and Open Ocean Robotics' solar-powered USV, the DataXplorer™. The collaboration is designed to significantly reduce the high operational costs typically associated with subsea inspections, maintenance, and monitoring—while simultaneously delivering a compelling environmental advantage. The joint solution pairs autonomous subsea vehicles with surface-based USVs to offer persistent, real-time monitoring and data collection while minimizing the need for costly crewed vessels. This collaboration will enable energy operators to conduct autonomous inspections and monitoring of critical infrastructure—such as pipelines, risers, and subsea manifolds—more frequently, efficiently, and with significantly lower environmental impact.

"Collaborating with Open Ocean Robotics aligns perfectly with our mission to drive cost efficiency, safety, and sustainability in ocean industries," said John Gibson, President and CEO of Nauticus Robotics. "By integrating our autonomous subsea vehicle with their autonomous surface vehicle, we are unlocking new operational paradigms that offer substantial value to our customers in offshore energy and beyond."

Open Ocean Robotics' USVs operate autonomously for extended periods using solar energy, providing a clean-tech solution that offers a dramatic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional crewed vessels.

"Our collaboration with Nauticus Robotics represents a bold step forward in revolutionizing how we manage and monitor our oceans," said Julie Angus, CEO of Open Ocean Robotics. "Together, we can provide unparalleled solutions that meet the growing demands for efficiency and sustainability in the marine sector."

As the energy industry continues to pursue digital transformation and decarbonization, the combined capabilities of Nauticus Robotics and Open Ocean Robotics offer a forward-looking answer to the sector's most pressing operational challenges.

Nauticus Robotics | https://nauticusrobotics.com/

ACORE Urges FERC to Prioritize Transmission Solutions to Address Resource Adequacy Challenges
Jun 05, 2025

ACORE Urges FERC to Prioritize Transmission Solutions to Address Resource Adequacy Challenges

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) issued the following statement from ACORE President and CEO Ray Longahead of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC’s) Commissioner-led Technical Conference Regarding the Challenge of Resource Adequacy in RTO and ISO Regions: 

“ACORE is encouraged by FERC’s efforts in convening this week’s technical conference on resource adequacy, an incredibly important topic given worsening weather events and explosive demand growth. We need a grid that’s resilient to the weather. And we need a grid that can enable the U.S. to win the AI race against China.   

We urge the Commission and participating panelists to take a holistic view of meeting reliability needs, which requires fully valuing each generation type and acknowledging the important role of transmission and cost-effective technologies that maximize the existing system. Grid-enhancing technologies and high-performance conductors offer near-term capacity expansion options to help ensure resource adequacy, while new regional and interregional powerlines are planned and built to ensure reliable, affordable power for decades to come.” 

Check out ACORE’s comments filed with FERC here.

American Council on Renewable Energy | http://www.acore.org

Solaris Energy Adds Co-Founder as New CIO to Deepen Focus on Solar Finance Growth
Jun 05, 2025

Solaris Energy Adds Co-Founder as New CIO to Deepen Focus on Solar Finance Growth

Solaris Energy Inc. announces the hiring of Justin Bzdek as Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Bzdek will support the company’s expansion and evolving role as financer, owner, operator, manager, and direct investor in its impactful pipeline toward full capability as an Independent Power Producer (IPP).

“A strong foundation and the integrated, values-driven approach Solaris brings to the market are big reasons I took this position. I believe we are well situated for this exciting next step,” Bzdek said.

Bzdek co-founded Solaris in 2008 and previously served as its COO. As CIO, he will drive company growth while drawing on his expertise in strategic capital raising and financing for renewable energy and cleantech across solar, biofuels, RNG, waste-to-energy, and wastewater reuse. Amid growing U.S. demand for electricity and clean energy sources, Bzdek will develop and execute investment strategies to grow the Solaris portfolio while deepening and expanding relationships with funding and investment partners.

“I’m excited to leverage my expertise and the strategic position we are in to help lead the evolution of Solaris Energy’s capital strategy via opportunities that align with the Solaris mission and growing project pipeline, while continuing to build our trusted network of partners,” added Bzdek.

Read our extended Q&A with Solaris Energy’s New Chief Investment Officer, Justin Bzdek

Solaris Energy’s rapidly growing pipeline led CEO Nick Perugini and CFO Jessica Rawley to seek crucial support for the company’s mission-aligned efforts to accelerate the deployment of distributed solar energy and battery storage systems by offering a more streamlined approach to financing projects for customers and partners alike. Familiar with Solaris Energy and capital finance, Bzdek is well-positioned to collaborate with investors and financial institutions on solar project deployment and expansion for the organization.

“Not only is Justin familiar with Solaris, but in his new role, he will now help us further explore the various funding partners our project portfolio can attract and lead us to a stronger position as an IPP,” Perugini said. “As market demand for electricity continues to climb, we see this as an opportunity to control rising costs and ensure development and maintenance are done with quality and experienced teams. With Justin’s help, we can scale while better serving our clients, community, and network.”  

Solaris Energy | solarisenergy.com

 

Worksport Announces Fall 2025 Launch of Highly Anticipated SOLIS & COR Nano-Grid System Following Completion of Major Engineering Milestones
Jun 05, 2025

Worksport Announces Fall 2025 Launch of Highly Anticipated SOLIS & COR Nano-Grid System Following Completion of Major Engineering Milestones

Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ: WKSP) ("Worksport" or the "Company"), a U.S. based manufacturer and innovator of hybrid and clean energy solutions for the light truck, overlanding, and global consumer goods sectors, confirmed a Fall 2025 commercial launch for its much-anticipated modular nano-grid system, known as SOLIS & COR. This announcement follows the successful completion of key engineering milestones and validation benchmarks across both systems. The Company also released initial revenue forecasts, signaling strong commercial traction ahead of launch.

Designed to function either independently or as an integrated energy ecosystem, the SOLIS solar tonneau cover and COR portable power system are engineered to empower over 60 million pickup trucks in the U.S. with the ability to generate and store power—anytime, anywhere. Importantly, while the SOLIS tonneau cover targets the pickup truck market, the COR system can serve a wide range of broad global consumer applications, unlocking new lifestyle and recreational verticals - "anybody, anywhere". As a result, the Company's total addressable market (TAM) is projected to triple, expanding from $4 billion to more than $13 billion.

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Figure 1: Closeups of the Worksport SOLIS & COR Nano-Grid

"The portable energy market is expanding rapidly, with a projected CAGR of 24.2%," said Steven Rossi, Chief Executive Officer of Worksport. "After three years of focused development, we're excited to confirm the 2025 launch of SOLIS and COR. These are transformational platforms that open the door to the North American and global consumer markets, long-term scalability, and a new chapter of innovation for our Company."

Engineering Validation and Product Readiness

Worksport's COR modular portable power system has successfully passed all internal and third-party laboratory tests. The Company has finalized tooling and received initial production-ready units, which have been submitted for global UL certification. Approvals are expected within approximately two months.

In parallel, the SOLIS solar-integrated tonneau cover has completed initial beta deployment with real-world customers. These early commercial users have paid for their systems, and have already begun leveraging SOLIS in everyday conditions, demonstrating robust system performance and strong product-market fit. The Company views these achievements as critical technical validation ahead of full-scale commercialization.

Read more about the Worksport COR & SOLIS System: [here]

Revenue Outlook and Strategic Market Positioning

Following third-party validation, Worksport anticipates generating $2-3 million in new 2025 revenue from SOLIS and COR—representing a high double-digit gross margin vertical distinct from its core tonneau cover business. With both systems advancing toward market launch, management expects these products to scale rapidly, targeting 8-figure annual revenue in 2026 and long-term recurring growth in the mobile power and clean energy markets. Complementing Worksport's existing 8-figure and growing tonneau cover business.

SOLIS is a patented, first-of-its-kind solar solution in the U.S. truck accessories sector—an expanding and resilient market with strong demand among North American pickup truck owners. Meanwhile, COR is being positioned to directly challenge market leaders in the portable power industry, including a Chinese competitor reportedly growing at 300% annually with over $1 billion in projected yearly sales. Worksport believes COR will compete favorably on performance, an innovative patented design, and pricing, bolstered by U.S.-based operations and a proprietary modular architecture.

Manufacturing Progress and Commercial Launch Plans

The SOLIS system is currently in assembly at Worksport's ISO-certified U.S. facility near Buffalo, New York. Manufacturing planning for COR is proceeding in parallel, aligning with targeted launch timelines and ensuring readiness for scaled deployment. As the Company finalizes certifications and market preparations, it anticipates sharing further updates in the coming weeks regarding product availability, retail pricing, and an expanded roadmap for the SOLIS-COR ecosystem.

"These aren't just new products—they're strategic platforms for multi-channel expansion," added Rossi. "COR and SOLIS are built to solve real-world challenges, designed with mass-market scalability in mind, and protected by a robust IP portfolio. With testing complete and final prototypes in hand, we are now ready to bring these innovations to market with full confidence."

Worksport | www.worksport.com 

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Electra Completes Feasibility Level Study on Battery Recycling Facility
Jun 05, 2025

Electra Completes Feasibility Level Study on Battery Recycling Facility

Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce completion of a feasibility level Class 3 Engineering Study for the construction of a modular battery recycling facility adjacent to its cobalt sulfate refinery north of Toronto.

The facility will be designed to recover lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite from lithium-ion battery manufacturing scrap and end-of-life batteries using Electra’s proprietary hydrometallurgical process. This process was developed and validated through a year-long pilot program that treated black mass sourced from an industry partner.

The next phase of work, funded in part by Natural Resources Canada, will involve operating the recycling process under continuous and semi-continuous conditions to simulate commercial-scale throughput.

“We are advancing a clear pathway to a closed-loop, domestically sourced battery materials supply chain,” said Trent Mell, CEO of Electra. “Cobalt recovered at the recycling facility will feed directly into our adjacent cobalt sulfate refinery, which is already in advanced construction, and other critical minerals will be returned to the battery supply chain. This integration strengthens North America’s energy security and positions Electra as a first mover in the continent’s emerging battery ecosystem.”

Strategic Synergy with Cobalt Refinery and Aki Battery Recycling 

The study outlines how black mass will be refined at the new facility to produce key battery materials, including lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite. The cobalt stream will serve as feedstock for Electra’s permitted cobalt sulfate refinery, which has received financial backing from both the Government of Canada and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Electra’s partnership with Aki Battery Recycling, a joint venture with the Three Fires Group, will provide a reliable and secure supply of black mass feedstock. Aki, a majority Indigenous-owned recycling venture, is building a battery collection and shredding operation focused on responsible recycling of lithium-ion battery manufacturing scrap. This upstream supply chain security supports both Electra’s near-term demonstration efforts and long-term commercial ambitions.

“Through Aki, we are building a robust pipeline to process battery manufacturing scrap and end-of-life batteries that can be converted into value added materials right here in Ontario,” said Mell. “Together with our partners, we are aligning innovation, sustainability, and Indigenous economic development to meet global demand for critical minerals while ensuring the battery supply chain is built on shared prosperity and long-term stewardship.”

Collaboration and Commercial Path Forward

Electra plans to present the results of the engineering study to downstream partners, including battery manufacturers and OEMs, who have expressed interest in participating in the project. Their input will help determine the optimal scale of the facility and influence project timing, capital requirements, and potential offtake arrangements.

The study was completed in partnership with Green Li-ion, whose modular technology underpins the recycling process. Several process modifications and enhancements were developed during the collaboration, resulting in proprietary improvements that strengthen Electra’s competitive position in the recycling value chain.

Critical Minerals and National Security

Electra supports North American energy independence in response to growing global competition, particularly in the face of China’s dominance in critical mineral processing and battery supply chains. As gigafactory timelines evolve and the battery market rapidly expands, Electra’s leadership in refining cobalt and other critical materials will be a key contributor to this transformation.

Electra’s integrated black mass refining program aligns with strategic priorities in Canada and the United States. Cobalt plays an essential role not only in electric vehicles and grid storage, but also in military-grade batteries, communication systems, and backup power, where reliability under extreme conditions is non-negotiable.

Advanced battery storage systems also depend heavily on cobalt-containing chemistries for their energy density, thermal stability, and long cycle life. These systems are used to stabilize renewable energy inputs, support remote or off-grid communities, and provide critical backup for hospitals, data centers, and industrial infrastructure.

By recycling critical minerals domestically, with batteries already in North America, Electra is helping to close the loop on strategic minerals that are currently largely exported to Asia for processing.

Aki Battery Recycling

Aki Battery Recycling, Electra’s joint venture with the Three Fires Group, is building a shredding and preprocessing facility to convert lithium-ion battery waste into black mass. The partnership provides economic benefits to Indigenous communities and meaningful participation in the battery supply chain, while securing a sustainable supply of raw material for Electra’s refining operations.

Together, Electra and Three Fires Group are committed to building a resilient, secure, and inclusive battery materials supply chain in North America.

Electra Battery Materials | www.electrabmc.com

Silfab Solar Earns “Top Performer” Status in the 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard from Kiwa PVEL
Jun 05, 2025

Silfab Solar Earns “Top Performer” Status in the 2025 PV Module Reliability Scorecard from Kiwa PVEL

Silfab Solar, North America’s leading PV module manufacturer, is proud to announce it has once again earned a Top Performer status for its Silfab Commercial series of PV modules including SIL 530XM and SIL 580XM+. This rating is based on the rigorous Kiwa PV Evolution Labs (PVEL) product qualification testing program. 

“Silfab Solar continues to deploy new and strategically important technologies while adhering to our own stringent quality control standards, resulting in PV modules that provide customers with superior and sustained power performance, and incredible durability and reliability,” said Paolo Maccario, Silfab President and CEO. “I wish to thank our incredible team at Silfab for their dedication and commitment to place Silfab as the best made-in-America PV module manufacturer.”

Kiwa PVEL, a global solar energy certification agency, evaluates the reliability of solar modules and is the industry’s most sought-after designation due to its rigorous evaluation of stress tests and climate simulations to rate durability and efficiency retention. 2025 marks the seventh year Silfab has been awarded by the internationally recognized independent testing authority. As the only North American-owned company manufacturing in the U.S., this recognition further solidifies Silfab as one of the most trusted and reliable solar module manufacturers for commercial and residential uses.

“Silfab’s test results for performance and reliability have earned them Top Performer status for the seventh year, underlining the company’s commitment to manufacturing and product quality under our rigorous PQP requirements,” said Tristan Erion-Lorico, Vice president of Sales and Marketing at Kiwa PVEL. “We congratulate them on being a U.S. manufacturer consistently included on our Scorecard.”

In 2024, Silfab earned a Top Performer rating for its Elite series of panels. Details for Silfab panels that earned this year’s ranking will be included in the Kiwa PVEL’s full 2025 report released today.

This year’s award comes as Silfab is set to expand its leadership position in USA-made PV module production by adding domestic solar cell manufacturing. 

Silfab Solar | www.silfabsolar.com

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