The Solar Product Registry Set to Boost Solar Deployment

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) ("Eos" or the “Company”), an American energy company and the leading innovator in designing, sourcing, manufacturing, and providing zinc-based battery energy storage systems (BESS) manufactured in the United States, announced the launch of its new proprietary battery management system, software, controls and analytics platform, DawnOS, designed to revolutionize the way energy storage systems are managed, optimized, and integrated into the grid. Fully designed, engineered, and developed in the United States, DawnOS represents a new standard in American-made battery energy storage software – with technical excellence and national security designed into the platform.

Built with advanced analytics and real-time operational intelligence, DawnOS empowers system operators to maximize their battery asset value. The platform utilizes advanced State of Charge (SoC) to accurately track available energy, State of Health (SoH) to detect and correct imbalances between battery strings, reducing operating costs, and State of Energy (SoE) algorithms to estimate site-wide energy capacity enabling precise grid dispatch, revenue optimization, and improved grid coordination.

Purpose-built for the Eos battery chemistry and system architecture, DawnOS enables superior distributed control down to the independent battery module level, driving better system balancing, automated operations, and increased site availability. DawnOS addresses incumbent technology limitations by offering a comprehensive, IP-rich solution specifically designed to extract maximum value from Eos Z3 battery systems.

“As we continue to gain more field operating experience, we have been simultaneously developing DawnOS – marking a significant milestone in the advancement of our technology as we transition from a battery supplier to a provider of complete energy storage solutions,” said Francis Richey, Chief Technology Officer. “We built this platform based on direct feedback from our customers, creating a platform that makes it easier to monitor, manage, and realize the full value of Z3 Eos battery systems. With this software, our customers gain unprecedented visibility and control over their energy storage systems, enabling smarter decisions and greater returns with an American made product.”

Symbolizing the beginning of a new day and a new opportunity, DawnOS represents an Eos operating platform that empowers progress and transformation as the company ushers in the dawn of a new energy transition and drives toward American energy independence. At a time when critical infrastructure faces unprecedented cybersecurity threats and supply chain vulnerabilities, DawnOS delivers a secure, domestic platform with no foreign code and no external cloud dependencies.

“DawnOS was designed from the ground up with performance, cybersecurity, and safety in mind,” said Pranesh Rao, Senior Vice President of Storage System Engineering. “Using the knowledge of our chemistry and application experience, we have developed a customized control system that provides flexibility, scalability, and reliability, catering to the evolving demand for energy storage and supporting the future growth and rising need for BESS systems.”

Key features of DawnOS include:

• Automated System Balancing: Distributed controls perform automated balancing of modules within strings and of strings within cubes, maintaining system availability, extending asset life and minimizing operational and maintenance intervention.
• Real-Time Monitoring and Control: Seamless integration with battery hardware for instant performance insights.
• Unparalleled Flexibility in Energy Dispatch: Allows for dynamic discharge profiles without compromising system performance, health, or safety.
• Secure by Design: Hosted entirely on U.S. infrastructure, with proprietary Eos-developed code and no reliance on foreign software or cloud services.

DawnOS is now being deployed in all new Eos projects and can be integrated into select legacy projects to bring next-generation intelligence and performance to Eos’ fleet of long duration energy storage systems.

Eos | eose.com

rPlus Energies announced the successful close of a tax equity financing commitment of approximately $100 million with Truist Bank to support Pleasant Valley Solar 2, a 125-megawatt (MWac) solar facility in Ada County, Idaho. The project represents an investment of more than $175 million in the state. Pleasant Valley Solar 2 will be the second rPlus Energies project to deliver solar electricity to Idaho Power’s grid and support Meta’s energy commitments in light of its data center in Kuna, ID.

“We appreciate the strong partnership and shared vision we’ve built with Truist,” said Luigi Resta, President and CEO of rPlus Energies. “Pleasant Valley Solar 2 reflects our broader commitment to helping the U.S. meet rising energy demand, while strengthening local economies and supporting grid reliability.”

“Truist is pleased to continue our efforts to support sustainable infrastructure and clean energy for the country, particularly at a time where demand for energy is increasing at levels not seen for decades,” said Chris Nygren, Head of Tax Equity Investments at Truist Bank. “We are excited to partner with a great renewable energy developer like rPlus Energies on the Pleasant Valley Solar 2 project, which will provide both clean energy and economic development for the communities it supports.”

Construction of Pleasant Valley Solar 2, led by Sundt Construction and managed by rPlus Energies, began earlier this year and is expected to create about 200 jobs, support local businesses, and contribute to the region through a 3.5% solar energy tax on gross earnings.

Norton Rose Fulbright and Dorsey & Whitney LLP advised rPlus Energies, while Akerman LLP and Parsons Behle & Latimer advised Truist Bank.

This milestone brings rPlus Energies’ 2025 tax equity financial commitments to more than $600 million across multiple projects, including over $500 million for its 800 MWac Green River Energy Center, further advancing significant renewable energy development throughout the American West.

rPlus Energies | https://www.rplusenergies.com/

ONYX Insight, the Macquarie Capital-backed, leading provider of predictive analytics for the global wind industry, announces the acquisition of ELEVEN‑I, a UK-based specialist in condition monitoring and advanced analytics for wind turbine blades. Founded in 2019, ELEVEN-I specialises in performance, condition, and structural health monitoring of wind turbine blades. This transaction further strengthens ONYX Insight’s whole-turbine predictive maintenance platform with the addition of proven blade monitoring capability – giving operators a single place to monitor and manage whole turbine risk, avoid catastrophic failures, and optimise maintenance across their fleets. 

“As wind turbines grow in size and complexity, blade reliability has become a critical operational risk. Failures don’t just drive unplanned O&M costs – they can escalate into catastrophic events, including blade detachment and full turbine collapse,” said Dr Zhiwei Zhang, Chief Commercial Officer of ONYX Insight. “Through years of research and testing, ELEVEN-I has developed cutting edge sensors and damage detection software allowing for quick data capture and analysis, ensuring difficult-to-detect structural changes are identified and blades can achieve optimal performance.” 

With the acquisition of ELEVEN‑I, ONYX Insight is uniquely positioned as the leading provider combining advanced sensing technology, predictive analytics, and deep engineering expertise across the entire turbine. This whole-turbine approach gives operators a single, integrated view of drivetrain, structure, pitch, and blade health, enabling earlier and efficient fault detection, centralised issue tracking, and more data-driven maintenance planning across entire fleets. 

Bill Slatter, CEO of ELEVEN‑I commented, “We founded ELEVEN‑I to help wind operators understand how their blades perform under real-world conditions. Becoming part of ONYX Insight allows us to scale that mission globally, combining ELEVEN-I’s deep technical expertise with ONYX Insight’s industry-leading predictive analytics to enhance blade reliability globally.” 

“By uniting blade insights with drivetrain CMS and structural health, we deliver whole-turbine analytics in one platform – equipping operators with a holistic understanding of their turbines that supports smarter, faster decision-making,” added Dr John Coultate, VP of Advanced Sensing at ONYX Insight. “That view, delivered through a case management system, represents a significant step forward in helping the industry manage reliability and risk, minimise downtime, and achieve greater operational efficiency across wind fleets.” 

“When we acquired ONYX Insight in 2024, we did so with the intention of supporting the company in expanding its product offering to address evolving client needs,” said John Spirtos, Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Capital. “This acquisition sets ONYX Insight on a pathway towards providing solutions for combatting blade failures, which remain one of the most significant causes of maintenance cost for wind turbine operators,” added Ben Bailey, Senior Managing Director at Macquarie Capital. 

ONYX Insight | https://onyxinsight.com/

ELEVEN-I | https://eleven-i.com/

Stella Power Company (“Stella”), a distributed power business sponsored by Arroyo Investors, and Excelsior Energy Capital (“Excelsior”), a leading clean energy infrastructure investor, announced the formation of an alliance to enhance reliability at utility-scale renewable energy and battery energy storage facilities by incorporating natural gas generation solutions to create firm low carbon power plants.

This alliance brings a unique, all-of-the-above approach to powering energy-intensive businesses such as data centers. Together, Stella and Excelsior aim to deliver 24/7 power options, a minimum guaranteed carbon-free energy target, and rapid speed to market.

With the alliance, Excelsior can offer low carbon firm power to its customers, including data centers and utilities, with time to power in as short as 18 months. Stella will bring its natural gas development and operational expertise to design gas generation solutions that Excelsior can integrate with its renewable and battery energy storage projects. This solution combines the best of each technology to create a fast-response time, low carbon firm power solution to meet the unprecedented energy demand in the U.S.

According to Jamie Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Stella, “The visionary team at Excelsior keenly understands how Stella’s Firm Electrons onsite power generation solutions are a game-changer for the renewable energy industry. Together, we have crafted precisely what data centers and other large energy users are challenged to achieve with available grid capacity, while enabling them to continue to work toward their carbon reduction goals. We are incredibly proud to work with Excelsior.”

Anne Marie Denman, Co-Founder and Partner of Excelsior said, “Jamie and the Stella team have developed a solution that complements and differentiates what Excelsior can provide to the marketplace, allowing us to meet our large load and utility customers where they have expressed greatest need. We are grateful to the Stella and Arroyo teams for working alongside us to combine our renewable and battery expertise with their gas expertise to provide reliable clean power to quickly meet the US energy needs.”

Stella Power Company | www.stellapowerco.com

Excelsior Energy Capital | http://www.excelsiorcapital.com

NuGen Capital Management, LLC (NuGen), a national leader in energy development and capital solutions, announced it is making an additional investment of $100 million into near-term and operating solar and storage projects across the United States.

Powered by its team’s cross-sector expertise in energy solutions, real estate, finance and more, NuGen is equipped to handle every phase of clean energy projects, including financing, tax credit strategies, development, construction, operation and management. The company is currently seeking partners across the energy ecosystem – including developers, landowners, project owners and operators, or others – to purchase projects that deliver long-term value in their respective communities.

“Since our founding in 2010, NuGen’s mission has been to accelerate America’s energy transition with impactful investment solutions and innovative asset strategies that unlock reliable and affordable new energy sources,” said Laura Frazier, NuGen’s Managing Director, Business Development & Strategy. “When we invest in a project, we take pride in forging full-service, always-on relationships with our partners to ensure the unique needs of every project and every customer are being met. We look forward to building on our strong network of partners with this significant level of investment.”

NuGen currently manages more than $250 million in investments, comprising a diverse portfolio of solar, storage, real estate and electric mobility projects across the country. These projects reduce strain on local utilities and provide municipalities, school districts, businesses and communities with reliable, affordable power.

“When NuGen buys or develops a project, it’s because we believe in its long-term value. That’s why we own and operate all the projects in our portfolio, and it’s why we’ve never sold a project to date,” said Aaron Rust, NuGen’s Managing Director, Renewable Infrastructure. “Our Operations & Asset Management teams have a proven approach to stabilizing distressed projects, and we are ready to bring our approach to more projects in more communities across the Northeast and around the country.”

NuGen’s investment solutions range from project financing, tax credits, divestment opportunities, equity investments and project acquisitions. With extensive experience working at or with global investment firms, infrastructure developers and government institutions, NuGen offers custom-built financing options that best meet its partners’ goals.

“As project owners and operators in addition to investors, we have a unique bird’s-eye perspective on what’s needed to bring complex projects to fruition, and our self-funded operation allows us to offer direct, immediate financial support to move quickly and effectively,” said Nicole Verdi, NuGen’sManaging Director, Operations, Finance & Legal. “Our message right now is simple: If you’re seeking capital to reach your project’s next stage, or if you’re looking to sell your operating project to a nimble, trusted, proven, mission-driven partner, our team at NuGen wants to hear from you.”

NuGen | www.nugencapital.com

Aspen Power has acquired a four-megawatt direct current (MWdc) community solar project from High Peaks Solar. The company, a leading distributed generation platform dedicated to building the clean energy future, expects the project to generate up to 5.3 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in its first year, enough to power 1,477 homes annually. The acquisition is part of a series of deals Aspen Power announced spanning four states.

The project, located in the New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) utility territory, will participate in New York’s Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) program, which compensates renewable energy projects for the benefits they provide to the electric grid, while giving subscribers a discount on prevailing utility rates.

“Finalizing this agreement with High Peaks Solar reflects both the strength of our collaboration and the resilience of the renewable energy market,” said Dan Gulick, Executive Vice President, Community Solar, Aspen Power. “Even in a challenging and dynamic political and regulatory environment, well-structured solar transactions remain achievable, delivering measurable value to communities and advancing the state’s clean energy objectives,” he added.

“High Peaks Solar is pleased to work with Aspen Power on this deal. Their experience has made this project an early success as we move into construction, and I am confident that they will ensure the site is taken care of for many years to come. I would like to thank all of the folks involved in getting the project shovel ready,” said Kevin Bailey, CEO, High Peaks Solar.

This collaboration leverages High Peaks Solar’s development expertise and Aspen Power’s operational and financial capabilities to bring new community solar capacity online. Together, the companies are ensuring these assets deliver reliable performance, long-term economic value, and measurable environmental benefits to New York residents.

Aspen Power | aspenpower.com

High Peaks Solar | www.highpeakssolar.com

WATTMORE, an energy management system (EMS) software and service provider for energy storage systems, announced they have launched their latest product to meet the widespread demand for a flexible and smart alternative to outdated solar monitoring industry incumbents. Intellect EnFORM is a next-generation Solar, Storage and Beyond Data Acquisition System (DAS) and Energy Management interface that combines secure, ruggedized field hardware with enterprise-grade cloud analytics.