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Storion Energy LLC, a supplier with domestic production facilities for Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) components, announced the appointment of Sue Ozdemir as Chief Executive Officer.

Ozdemir brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience in the electric motors and batteries industry. Her appointment marks a pivotal step in Storion Energy’s long-term growth strategy, as the company positions itself to rapidly scale up production of vanadium electrolyte and power assembly stacks used to deploy VRFBs to meet the increased long-duration energy storage needs of the data center and AI industries in the U.S.

“We are pleased to welcome Sue to the Storion Energy team,” said Mike Judd, Chairman of the Board for Storion Energy and Chief Executive Officer and President of Stryten Energy. “She has a unique combination of technical expertise and commercial leadership experience, both of which will contribute to her ability to successfully guide Storion through the commercialization of its VRFB components and the rapid adoption of VRFB technology for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) applications.”

“I am honored to join the Storion Energy team to lead its mission to establish a cost-competitive domestic manufacturing base for VRFB components, which is critical to ensuring the availability of utility-scale energy required to support the expansion of data centers, AI and other commercial and industrial needs for safe and reliable long-duration energy storage,” said Ozdemir.

Ozdemir recently served as the CEO of Exro Technologies, where she advanced EV motor control technology. Previously, she was CEO of Wolong Electric America, GE Motor Division, where she managed global operations spanning North and South America and Asia to rapidly expand market share and drive revenue growth. Sue also served as the CEO of GE Power Conversion, responsible for leading commercial strategies to achieve global distribution channels and increased market share for small industrial motors. Sue holds an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Fredericton and was a 2025 Canada Clean50 Honoree.

Storion Energy | https://storion.com/

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 India. The system provides reliable backup power and supports both single-phase and three-phase applications, serving India’s growing residential and small commercial solar markets.

Three-phase service is widely available in India, making it well suited for higher-load homes and small businesses. Each 5 kWh battery delivers continuous power of up to 1.28 kW per phase in three-phase configuration and 3.84 kW in single-phase configuration. The battery is designed to discharge up to two times the maximum continuous power for three seconds, enabling the operation of high-power devices during a grid outage when paired with the IQ System Controller 3 INT. It utilizes lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry, which is known for its thermal stability and safety profile. The battery is modular and expandable, so customers can start with a single battery and scale up to 40 kWh of capacity as their energy needs grow.

“Many of our customers live in larger homes with three-phase wiring,” said Harsha Kuntur , founder and managing director at Ecosoch Solar, an installer of Enphase products in India. “The IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase is exactly what we need to offer reliable backup and maximize self-consumption for these households.”

“In cities like Bengaluru, homes and small businesses are increasingly asking for battery solutions that can handle three-phase loads,” said Dijo MD, director and CTO at 3rd Eye Security Systems, an installer of Enphase products in India. “Enphase is giving us the flexibility to serve both commercial and residential customers with one system.”

“Reliability is critical when it comes to energy storage in India,” said Shivam D Rai, proprietor at Shivshakti Enterprises, an installer of Enphase products in India. “The IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase now addresses the three-phase segment with a high-performance product from a company we trust.”

The launch in India builds on Enphase’s rapid global rollout of FlexPhase technology, which is now available in 18 European countries, Australia, and New Zealand. This expansion demonstrates Enphase’s commitment to bringing flexible, high-quality energy storage to markets with diverse grid standards.

“India’s transition to clean, reliable energy requires storage solutions that are flexible and resilient,” said Ken Fong, senior vice president of sales at Enphase Energy. “With the IQ Battery 5P and FlexPhase technology, we are delivering a product that meets the needs of homes and small businesses in India, whether wired for single-phase or three-phase power. This launch expands on our success in other markets, and positions Enphase as a trusted partner in India’s energy transformation.”

The IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase comes with a 15-year limited warranty in India. It can be paired with the IQ System Controller 3 INT, which together enable microgrid operation, remote monitoring, and efficient integration with IQ8 Microinverters. With Sunlight Jump Start, IQ8 Microinverters can restart the batteries using only sunlight after a prolonged grid outage that drains the battery. Enphase’s backup solution also supports load control and works with third-party inverters and generators for best-in-class resilience.

The IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase is now shipping to customers in India. To learn more about the Enphase IQ Battery 5P with FlexPhase, visit the Enphase website for India.

Enphase Energy | https://enphase.com/

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services and project management firm, announced it has acquired the assets of California-based Sierra Overhead Analytics (“SOA”) and its technology affiliate ORCaS, Inc., two companies under common control. The acquisition expands Bowman’s energy practice and extends its digital services portfolio.

SOA is an engineering firm providing technology-centric civil design, precision mapping and hydrology services to a wide range of energy and general infrastructure customers. ORCaS provides proprietary tools for SOA that enable the delivery of specialized design automation, location optimization and hydrological studies to its clients, who include data centers and energy developers and operators. The acquisition strengthens Bowman’s capabilities in high-growth, high-value markets such as data center development, climate resiliency, utilities, power and alternative energy, while expanding its digital services and delivery platform. Consistent with Bowman’s current business model, the acquired tools will be available as proprietary, value-add service enhancements and efficiency enablers to employees and customers exclusively.

“The acquisition reflects our continuing commitment to technology-enabled growth focused on lifecycle engineering,” said Gary Bowman, founder and CEO of Bowman. “Adding these new customers, digital offerings and optimization tools enhances our value proposition and positions Bowman for accelerated organic growth in markets where technology and sustainability are driving increasing demand.”

“Joining forces with Bowman unlocks tremendous opportunities to accelerate innovation and expand the reach of our technology,” said Owen Ransom, president of SOA and ORCaS. “Our teams share a common vision for how engineering and software can work together to solve complex infrastructure challenges, and I am excited to see our people, tools and expertise scale within Bowman's national platform.”

Bowman recently launched its Office of Innovation, which will oversee the integration of ORCaS technologies in the company’s operations and service lines. This acquisition complements Bowman’s long-term growth strategy and market positioning by expanding its digital and technology offerings, diversifying its presence in attractive, high-value end markets and enhancing client engagement and experience. The company expects to continue to focus on acquisitions oriented towards energy, transportation, natural resources and adjacent technology-enabled services.

Financed with a combination of cash, seller notes and a convertible note, the acquisition conforms with previously discussed target multiples and operating metrics. Bowman anticipates the acquisition will initially operate at a net service billing run rate of approximately $2.2 million and be immediately accretive. More detailed information on M&A activities, pipeline and guidance updates are provided in connection with quarterly and annual communications.

Sierra Overhead Analytics | https://www.sierraoverhead.com/

ORCaS | https://www.orcasinc.com/

Bowman Consulting Group | bowman.com

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced that a fund managed by the Ares Infrastructure Opportunities strategy (the “Ares fund”) has acquired a 49% stake in a portfolio of assets from EDP Renováveis, S.A. (“EDPR”), a leading global developer, owner and operator of renewable energy infrastructure. The total estimated enterprise value for 100% of the portfolio amounts to approximately $2.9 billion.

The transaction comprises a diversified portfolio of 10 assets that aggregates to 1,632 MW of capacity, including 1,030 MW of solar, 402 MW of wind and 200 MW of storage capacity across four U.S. power markets. All projects have long-term Power Purchase Agreements, with an average remaining contract duration of 18 years.

“We are excited to be partnering with EDPR on this highly contracted, attractive portfolio,” said Steve Porto, Partner in the Ares Infrastructure Opportunities strategy. “As we continue to provide capital to support the buildout of high-quality infrastructure assets, this investment presents a compelling opportunity to further diversify Ares’ presence across key domestic power markets and growing energy subsectors.”

“We value the opportunity to partner with Ares on this transaction, which reflects the strength of our platform and the disciplined growth of our business,” said Sandhya Ganapathy, Chief Executive Officer of EDP Renewables North America. “This collaboration reinforces our ability to deliver long-term value while expanding our presence in key markets across the United States.”

This partnership brings together two experienced platforms, each contributing complementary value creation levers between EDPR’s development and operational expertise and Ares’ extensive capabilities investing in essential and high-quality infrastructure assets. This investment substantially bolsters Ares Infrastructure Opportunities’ portfolio of leading renewable assets and brings the total capacity of power generation assets in which the Ares fund has acquired interests to approximately 5.7 GW across 11 states and five power markets since September 2024.

Ares Management Corporation | www.aresmgmt.com

EDP Renewables | https://edp.com/en

Soluna Holdings, Inc. (“Soluna” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SLNH), a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications such as AI and Bitcoin mining, announced that it has received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

To regain compliance with the Listing Rule, the Company’s shares were required to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 for at least 10 consecutive business days, which was achieved on October 2, 2025. As a result, Nasdaq has closed the matter.

“We’re pleased to have regained compliance and remain focused on executing our strategy and driving long-term shareholder value,” said John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Holdings. “With this milestone behind us, we’re continuing to build on our recent momentum and advance our mission to make renewable energy a global superpower, using computing as a catalyst.”

Soluna is now in full compliance with all Nasdaq continued listing requirements, and the Company’s stock remains listed and traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker “SLNH.”

Soluna | solunacomputing.com

Amprius Technologies, Inc. (“Amprius” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AMPX), a leader in next-generation lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, announced the appointment of Ricardo C. Rodriguez as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. As part of a planned transition and as previously disclosed, prior Company CFO Sandra Wallach is retiring and will support the Company in the short term.

Rodriguez brings more than two decades of leadership experience in finance, strategy, and operations across the automotive, mobility, and broader technology sectors. He most recently served as CFO and Treasurer of Aspen Aerogels (“Aspen”) (NYSE: ASPN), where he guided the company through a critical growth phase that included raising significant growth capital, expanding operations, and strengthening Aspen’s positioning as a leading electrification materials provider. Prior to that, he was Aspen’s Chief Strategy Officer, playing a central role in commercial expansion and long-term strategic planning.

“Ricardo is a proven financial and strategic leader with deep expertise in electrification and advanced technologies,” said Dr. Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius Technologies. “His proven track record of driving growth with financial discipline in high-performance markets will serve as a valuable guide as we expand our commercial reach, scale global manufacturing, and reinforce Amprius’ leadership in advanced battery technology.”

“I would also like to publicly thank Sandra Wallach for her service to Amprius over the last several years. Sandra’s contributions to our Company are many, including playing a pivotal role in our successful transition to becoming a public company as well as her ongoing dedication in acting as a true steward of capital for Amprius. We wish her all the best in well-deserved retirement.”

Rodriguez added: “I am honored to join this Company at such a pivotal inflection point in its journey. Amprius is at the forefront of redefining what is possible in electrification with its silicon anode technology. I greatly appreciate the opportunity to help advance our strategy and expand this breakthrough platform, powering the future of aviation, defense, and advanced mobility. I look forward to working closely with our finance and leadership teams as well as our global partners to build on Amprius’ momentum as we continue to efficiently scale our operations.”

Earlier in his career, Rodriguez was Corporate Strategy Director at Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), where he launched and built the company’s Vehicle Electrification Systems group. He also held senior roles at ClearMotion, GM’s OnStar division; Amazon; and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (now Stellantis). He began his career in investment banking at Lazard, where he focused on automotive mergers and acquisitions and restructuring.

Rodriguez earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from General Motors Institute/Kettering University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Amprius Technologies | amprius.com

Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) announced that it has been selected by National Grid to deliver energy efficiency services to small businesses across Massachusetts. Under this two-year agreement, Willdan will implement a small business direct install program for urban and suburban counties in Eastern Massachusetts. The agreement marks Willdan’s entry into National Grid’s Massachusetts market and expands its footprint in the Northeast.

“This program provides meaningful energy efficiency solutions for small businesses across Massachusetts,” said Nicole Piorkowski, Senior Program Manager for National Grid Massachusetts. “With the team’s community knowledge and experience, we are excited to continue helping local business owners improve their safety and comfort while lowering monthly energy costs.”

“We appreciate this opportunity to expand on the work we’ve done with National Grid in New York over the past 15 years,” said Mike Bieber, Willdan’s CEO. “This new contract extends the reach of our services and reinforces our commitment to delivering measurable energy savings and supporting the energy transition in Massachusetts.”

National Grid | www.nationalgridus.com

Willdan | www.willdan.com