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DSD Renewables (DSD) and Baker Electric have completed a 797.07 kW solar installation paired with 1,146.88 kWh of battery energy storage for Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.

Frontwave Arena, designed to be a world-class sports and entertainment venue with an emphasis on sustainable operations, serves as the home of the professional indoor soccer team, the San Diego Sockers, and the NBA G League professional basketball team, the San Diego Clippers. In addition to the solar installation, the venue has committed to reducing water usage, waste production, and overall greenhouse gas emissions.

“From the beginning, our mission has been to build a best-in-class venue in North County San Diego that prioritizes entertainment, community and sustainable practices.” said Josh Elias, Cofounder and CEO of Frontwave Arena. “With the support of DSD and Baker Electric, this project will allow us to not only offset a significant portion of our energy use, but also demonstrate our long-term commitment to sustainability while providing memorable experiences to our patrons.”

The 1,350 panel rooftop system generates approximately 1,249,052 kWh of clean electricity annually, avoiding 825 metric tons of CO2 emissions each year – the equivalent of taking 196 gas-powered vehicles off the road.

“The completion of this system marks a significant step toward our shared vision for sustainable infrastructure and operations,” said Scott Williams, Executive Vice President at Baker Electric. “By partnering with DSD, we were able to successfully deliver a system that reflects the arena’s commitment to sustainability and sets a new standard for energy-conscious entertainment venues in the region.”

Baker Electric is a member of DSD’s channel partner program, the Developer Network, offering project resources for developers and EPCs with regional expertise. Baker Electric’s extensive commercial-industrial EPC experience was leveraged to design and install the project, while DSD will own and operate the solar and energy storage systems long term.

“Making a positive impact on the communities we operate in is a core principle at DSD. With this project, we’re providing long-term energy savings and improved environmental impact for a venue that will serve as a cultural hub in the region for a long time to come.”

“Seeing this project through to completion with Baker Electric and Frontwave Arena has been incredibly rewarding” said Katherine Lillydahl, Senior Account Executive, Developer Network at DSD. “Making a positive impact on the communities we operate in is a core principle at DSD. With this project, we’re providing long-term energy savings and improved environmental impact for a venue that will serve as a cultural hub in the region for a long time to come.”

DSD Renewables | dsdrenewables.com

Baker Electric | www.baker-electric.com

Frontwave Arena | www.frontwavearena.com

Asahi/America, the leader in thermoplastic fluid flow technology, is pleased to announce several updates to its sales leadership team.

Effective July 1, 2025, Rob Marsiglia has been promoted to Eastern Regional Sales Manager. With over seven years of experience at Asahi/America, Marsiglia brings a wealth of technical and leadership experience to his new role. Most recently, he served as Team Manager for the company’s industrial piping products, where he worked closely with customers to support industrial piping specifications and applications. Based in New Jersey, Marsiglia will now oversee sales operations throughout the Eastern region, continuing to deliver service and support to customers. Rob Marsiglia can be reached at [email protected] or 617-653-0585.

As of May 16, 2025, Ryan Diaz has joined the company as District Sales Manager, responsible for the Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Hawai‘i sales territory. Bringing over 16 years of experience in industrial product sales, Diaz offers deep industry knowledge and a strong customer-centric approach. In his new role, he will focus on supporting distributors and end-users within his territory by providing tailored product recommendations, technical support, and project guidance. Ryan Diaz can be contacted at [email protected] or 714-916-6605.

Effective June 30, 2025, Stephen Harder joins Asahi/America as Business Development Manager, focusing on the semiconductor and microelectronics markets. Harder brings more than 20 years of experience from roles at OEMs and distribution companies, where he specialized in business development for the semiconductor industry. He is based in Portland, OR and will play a key role in expanding Asahi/America’s presence in these high-tech market segments. Stephen Harder can be reached at [email protected] or 971-505-1834.

Asahi/America | https://www.asahi-america.com/

Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. (the “Company” or “Next Hydrogen”) (TSXV:NXH, OTC:NXHSF), is pleased to announce that it is entering into a loan agreement with certain existing directors and officers of the Company (the “Lenders”) providing for the advance of an unsecured loan (the “Loan”) bearing interest at 5.0% per annum in the principal amount of $530,000. The Loan shall mature on the date that is one year from the advance of the Loan (the “Maturity Date”). In conjunction with the advance of the Loan, the Company will also pay a set-up fee of $20,000 to the Lenders.

The advance of the Loan is expected to take place on July 23, 2025, immediately prior to the advance of a $1 million loan from an arm’s length commercial lender (the “OriginalLoan”) that is being negotiated between the Company and such lender. There can be no assurances that the Original Loan will be completed as proposed or at all.

In consideration of the advance of the Loan by the Lenders, the Company shall, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) in accordance with the policies of the TSXV, issue to the Lenders, an aggregate of 214,140 common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) at a deemed price of $0.495 per share as bonus shares (the “Loan Bonus Shares”), representing approximately 20% of the principal amount of the Loan, subject to adjustment in accordance with the policies of the TSXV.

In addition, subject to the approval of the TSXV in accordance with the policies of the TSXV, the Loan may be converted into Common Shares (the “Conversion Shares”) at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, on the earlier of the Maturity Date or the closing of an offering of equity securities of the Company.

Next Hydrogen intends to use the proceeds of the Loan and the Original Loan for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Loan and the Original Loan will assist the Company in bridging its financial position in order to keep its talented team and continue operations while it evaluates longer term financial and strategic solutions.

In conducting its review of financial and strategic solutions, the Company’s board and management team are committed to acting in the best interests of the Company, its shareholders and its stakeholders. There is no deadline or definitive timetable for the completion of the review of financial and strategic solutions, and the Company does not intend to comment further unless the Company’s board has approved a specific transaction or otherwise determined that disclosure is necessary or appropriate. There can be no assurances that the review will result in any specific transaction or outcome.

This issuance of the Loan Bonus Shares and the Conversion Shares, if applicable, are subject to receipt of all required regulatory approvals, including that of the TSXV. The TSXV has in no way passed upon the merits of the Loan or the Original Loan and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.

All moneys quoted in this press release shall be stated and paid in the lawful money of Canada.

The Company also advises that the last day of trading of the Common Shares on the OTCQX will be Thursday, July 24, 2025.

The Lenders consist of Allan MacKenzie, Anthony Guglielmin, Adarsh Mehta, Jens Peter Clausen, Susan Uthayakumar and Walter Howard, each a director of the Company, Raveel Afzaal, the Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company and Rohan Advani, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Each Lender is an Insider of the Company (as such term is defined under the policies of the TSXV) and the participation of Insiders in the Loan would constitute a “related party transaction” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”). The Company is relying on exemptions from the formal valuation requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to section 5.5(b) as the Company is not listed on a specified market and the minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 pursuant to section 5.7(1)(b), based on a determination that the fair market value of the Loan, insofar as it involves the related parties, will not exceed $2,500,000. The Company did not file a material change report 21 days prior to the expected closing date of the Loan as closing occurred on an expedited basis. An aggregate of 214,140 Loan Bonus Shares will be issued to the Lenders which in the aggregate represents less than 1.0% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares.

Next Hydrogen | https://nexthydrogen.com/

EDPR NA Distributed Generation LLC (EDPR NA DG), the distributed generation business of EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), and California Water Service (Cal Water) have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 1.75 MWac /2.35 MWdc onsite solar photovoltaic (PV) array at Cal Water's Northeast Bakersfield Treatment Plant. The partnership is designed to reduce the utility's long-term environmental footprint.

Cal Water and EDPR NA DG expect the system to generate approximately 3,800 megawatt-hours of renewable energy annually. The renewable energy generated by the solar array is anticipated to reduce grid energy costs by approximately $1.7 million over the term of the agreement, based on current electric rates for customers in the Bakersfield District, one of Cal Water's largest service areas.

"At Cal Water, we are dedicated to being a responsible environmental steward, and partnering with EDPR NA DG will help us reduce traditional power costs, reach our science-aligned greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and increase sustainability," said Marty Kropelnicki, Cal Water Chairman and CEO. "We look forward to bringing this new onsite solar array online, which is an important step for us to continue providing safe, reliable, and affordable water service to our customers for decades to come."

"California is a national clean energy leader because of organizations like Cal Water, which prioritize supporting renewable energy investments," said João Barreto, EDPR NA Distributed Generation CEO. "This partnership demonstrates the ever-increasing convergence of the water-energy nexus, and the importance of investment in vital infrastructure throughout California."

EDPR NA and EDPR NA DG have been actively engaged in California for more than two decades, developing utility-scale and distributed-scale solar projects to support the state's growing energy demand. EDPR NA operates 1,138 MW of clean energy assets in California powering the equivalent of 451,000 homes. EDPR NA DG's portfolio in California spans more than 180 projects, including 75 MWac/81 MWdc in operation. In May 2024, EDPR NA announced the completion the 200 MW Scarlet II Solar Energy Park in Fresno County, California. Scarlet II follows EDPR NA's Scarlet I Solar Energy Park (Scarlet I), consisting of 200 MW of solar and 40 MW/160 MWh of battery energy storage system (BESS), which achieved commercial operation in 2024.

California Water Service | www.calwater.com

EDPR NA Distributed Generation | www.edprnadg.com

PureSky Energy (“PureSky”) is proud to announce that its newest community solar farm, Clover Meadow Solar, located near Claverack, NY, is now fully operational and delivering clean, affordable energy exclusively to Low- to Moderate-Income (LMI) households. The 7.3 MWdc project is enrolled in New York State’s Expanded Solar for All (ESFA) program, which ensures that the benefits of renewable energy reach the communities that need them most.

This milestone underscores PureSky’s deep commitment to energy equity, bringing the benefits of solar to income-qualified residents who often face the greatest barriers to accessing clean energy savings. Clover Meadow was developed by Eden Renewables (“Eden”), based in Troy NY, and is the seventh such project that PureSky and Eden have worked on together.

Clover Meadow Solar Key Facts:

• Location: Claverack, NY
• Capacity: 7,269 kWDC
• Solar Panels: 13,338 high-efficiency modules
• Annual Generation: 10.3 million kWh
• Equivalent Homes Powered: ~1,417 annually
• Estimated Annual CO₂ Reduction: 14.9 million lbs
• Estimated 30-Year Customer Savings: $3.4 million

“Clover Meadow represents what community solar should be—a tool to make the clean energy transition equitable and inclusive,” said Nicholas Topping, Vice President of Community Solar at PureSky. “By enrolling the solar farm entirely under the ESFA program, we’re able to deliver immediate savings to thousands of income-eligible households while strengthening New York’s energy independence and supporting the state’s clean energy goals.”

“Clover Meadow is another exciting milestone in our ongoing collaboration with PureSky Energy,” said Giovanni Maruca, Chief Development Officer at Eden Renewables. “At Eden, we’re committed to putting communities at the center of our projects That’s why we’re especially excited that this project will deliver clean, affordable energy to low-income households through the ESFA program.”

This 100%-all LMI project exemplifies the growing capability of community solar to lower energy costs for households, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Households enrolled in the program will see guaranteed savings on their electricity bills—without needing to install rooftop panels or pay any upfront costs.

Beyond household savings, the Clover Meadow Solar project brings broader benefits to the Claverack community by generating new local tax revenue and supporting clean energy jobs. The solar farm is designed to be pollinator-friendly, helping to tackle the global climate crisis, and includes Eden’s industry-leading education program as a community benefit. Projects like this help build more resilient, distributed energy systems while investing directly in local economies.

About Expanded Solar for All (ESFA)
New York’s ESFA program is designed to ensure that LMI households across the state can participate in and benefit from the growth of renewable energy. By connecting utility customers directly to solar projects like Clover Meadow, ESFA delivers monthly bill credits and long-term economic relief to income-qualified participants.

PureSky Energy remains committed to developing and operating inclusive solar projects throughout New York. The company has additional anchor capacity available for future community solar projects and invites municipalities, housing authorities, and local organizations to explore partnership opportunities.

PureSky Energy | www.pureskyenergy.com

Eden Renewables | https://edenrenewables.com/

Exus Renewables North America (Exus), a leading independent developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, announced the successful completion of financing for several US-based utility-scale renewable energy projects totaling $308.2 million. The transactions include the 185 MW Zia Solar Power solar portfolio in New Mexicoand the 169 MW Keystone wind portfolio in Pennsylvania.

Zia Solar Portfolio - New Mexico

Exus secured $149.6 million in financing for Zia Solar Power's portfolio of nine operational solar farms strategically located across New Mexico, including Deming, Los Lunas, Albuquerque, Moriarty, and Rio Rancho. The 185 MW portfolio is supported by long-term power purchase agreements with Public Service Company of New Mexico, Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative, Columbus Electric Cooperative, and City of Rio Rancho, spanning 20-25 years from commercial operation. The financing, which closed in May, was led by ING Capital and PNC Capital Markets LLC.

Keystone Wind Portfolio - Pennsylvania

Exus also completed $158.6 million in financing for the Keystone wind portfolio, consisting of the Twin Ridges (139 MW) and Patton (30 MW) wind projects in Pennsylvania.

KeyBanc Capital Markets served as Coordinating Lead Arranger with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Societe Generale as Joint Lead Arrangers. The financing supports the recent repowering of Twin Ridges, which achieved its repowering commercial operation date in 2024, extending the project's operational life and enhancing its efficiency.

The portfolio benefits from diverse offtake arrangements, with Vitol serving as the primary counterparty across the assets for power purchase agreements and renewable energy certificates.

"Securing this financing across two distinct portfolios demonstrates the strength of our platform and the market's confidence in our execution capabilities," said Jim Spencer, President and CEO of Exus Renewables North America. "From desert solar farms powering data centers to repowered wind turbines in Pennsylvania, we're building the infrastructure that will define America's energy future."

Exus Renewables North America | https://www.exusrenewables.com/north-america

ENGIE North America (ENGIE), a global leader in the energy transition, announced an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 22 net energy metered (NEM) solar energy projects, totaling more than 70 MW in Pennsylvania from Prospect14, a Pennsylvania-based solar energy developer. This acquisition underscores ENGIE's commitment to advancing renewable energy in Pennsylvania, creating jobs, generating local tax revenue, and strengthening distribution grid reliability.

The portfolio consists of multiple distributed solar projects designed to provide clean, cost-effective electricity. By acquiring these projects, ENGIE continues to expand its commitment to renewable energy solutions in the region.

Kristen Fornes, Head of Distributed Solar and Storage at ENGIE North America, commented: "We are excited to develop solar energy projects in Pennsylvania. These projects align with our mission to deliver sustainable, locally sourced energy while supporting the Commonwealth's transition to a more resilient and decarbonized energy system."

Brendan Neagle, President of Prospect14, added: "This is great news for Pennsylvania. A well-capitalized energy market leader like ENGIE investing in solar projects in the Commonwealth means more jobs, increased local tax revenue for rural communities, and enhanced reliability for the distribution grid. Prospect14 is proud to play a role in making these benefits a reality in our home state."

The acquisition of this portfolio reinforces the growing demand for distributed solar generation in Pennsylvania and the financeability of NEM solar projects, and highlights the Commonwealth's potential for further renewable energy investment. As Pennsylvaniacontinues to expand its clean energy infrastructure, transactions like this will help drive economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Prospect14 | www.prospect14.com

ENGIE North America I www.engie-na.com