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Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has received the Notice to Proceed (NTP) from Neoen, one of the world's leading renewable energy companies, for the turbine supply and installation package of the latter's 179MW Narrogin Wind Farm in Western Australia. It marks a significant milestone in the company's strategic expansion in Australia and another step toward delivering its Future Energy System in one of the world's fastest-growing renewable energy markets.

The project will deploy 23 Envision EN182-7.8 MW smart wind turbines featuring a 155-metre hub height and a 182-metre rotor diameter - the largest wind turbines ever installed in Australia. Designed to maximise energy production while lowering the levelised cost of electricity, the turbines will help power nearly 100,000 Western Australian homes annually and contribute approximately 3% of the annual electricity demand of Western Australia's South West Interconnected System (SWIS).

Neoen's Narrogin Wind Farm is Envision Energy's second active Australian wind project awarded within the past 12 months, following its entry into the Pilbara region with 17 EN-182/7.8MW wind turbines. It will also become Envision Energy's first grid-connected wind farm for a client in Australia, connecting to Western Power's existing 220kV transmission line into the South West Interconnected System (SWIS).  Envision will supply, deliver, install and commission the wind turbines in partnership with the UGL and CPB Contractors(members of the CIMIC Group). The company has also signed a 30-year Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement with Neoen, providing long-term lifecycle support to maximise asset performance and reliability throughout the project's operational life.

"The energy transition is entering a new phase, where success depends not only on adding more renewable generation, but on building intelligent energy infrastructure." said Kane Xu, Senior Vice President and President of International Product Line at Envision Energy, "Australia is a strategic market for Envision, and Neoen's Narrogin Wind Farm marks another important milestone in our long-term commitment to the country. Through our Future Energy System, we are integrating smart wind, grid-forming battery storage and AI-enabled energy management to support a cleaner, more resilient and more affordable energy future for Australia."

"We are proud to work with Neoen to deliver Australia's largest wind turbines and support the country's clean energy transition." said Peter Cowling, Head of Wind, Envision Energy Australia, "Projects like Narrogin allow us to build new long-standing relationships with companies like Neoen and demonstrate our expertise through proven technology and strong local execution. Together with our partners, we are committed to delivering the project safely and to the highest standards of quality, while maximising the asset's long-term performance and value through our operations and maintenance services."

Jean-Christophe Cheylus, Neoen's Regional CEO for Australia Pacific, said: "We are grateful for the trust that Synergy and the Government of Western Australia have placed in us, and we are delighted to be joining hands with Envision, UGL and CPB Contractors to build Neoen's first wind farm on the west coast. I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the project's journey to date - especially our host landowners, the Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation and the wider community. Together, we look forward to powering Western Australia's future with clean & reliable energy."

As a global leader in green technologies, Envision Energy is helping build the Future Energy System by integrating smart wind turbines, grid-forming battery storage, AI-powered energy management and digital energy platforms. With more than 100 GW of wind power capacity and over 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems delivered worldwide, Envision combines global innovation with local execution to accelerate the transition to cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy.

Envision Energy | https://www.envision-group.com/

Cadiz, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI, CDZIP) ("Cadiz") and RIC Energy ("RIC") announced they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to develop on-site solar facilities that will accelerate the transition of Cadiz's agricultural operations to clean, renewable energy while expanding the companies' collaboration on green hydrogen development. The MOU also establishes a framework to evaluate the feasibility of siting, permitting and constructing dedicated hydrogen transportation infrastructure—including hydrogen pipelines and other transport solutions—utilizing Cadiz's existing 220-mile Northern Pipeline corridor and other rights-of-way to support future delivery of hydrogen to regional markets and other off-site customers.

The MOU announced today expands a strategic collaboration launched by the two companies in October 2024 to develop green hydrogen production at Cadiz Ranch by adding on-site solar generation as the first phase of an integrated renewable energy platform. Under the MOU, RIC will develop solar facilities to power Cadiz's agricultural operations while the companies continue advancing hydrogen production facilities and related infrastructure at Cadiz Ranch. Together, the solar and hydrogen projects are intended to provide reliable, cost-effective, low-carbon energy resources for Cadiz's agricultural operations, the Mojave Groundwater Bank and other regional water supply projects in San Bernardino County.

"Our partnership with RIC demonstrates how renewable energy and low-carbon fuels can power the next generation of water infrastructure," said Susan Kennedy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cadiz. "Last year we transitioned away from diesel and are advancing clean energy solutions for future operations. This MOU enables the next step—powering those operations with on-site solar generation while advancing green hydrogen as a future fuel source for the Mojave Groundwater Bank and other regional water infrastructure. Together, we're building an integrated clean energy platform that leverages the abundant solar, water and land resources at Cadiz Ranch."

"The opportunity extends well beyond a traditional solar and battery energy storage project," said Jonathan Rappe, CEO of RIC Energy North America. "Together we are designing an integrated renewable energy platform that can evolve alongside the hydrogen economy and support one of California's most important water infrastructure developments."

Under the MOU, the companies will negotiate a definitive power purchase agreement (PPA) for electricity generated by new on-site solar facilities while jointly planning infrastructure to support future hydrogen production, storage and delivery. The framework also provides for coordinated evaluation of electrical infrastructure, transmission facilities and other systems needed to integrate solar generation with future hydrogen production at Cadiz Ranch.

As part of this effort, the companies will evaluate the feasibility of siting, permitting and constructing dedicated hydrogen transportation infrastructure, including hydrogen pipelines and other transport solutions, within Cadiz's existing 220-mile Northern Pipeline corridor and other rights-of-way to support delivery of hydrogen to regional markets and other off-site customers. The infrastructure planning effort is intended to preserve practical, cost-effective pathways for future hydrogen transportation while supporting development of regional water and energy infrastructure projects throughout San Bernardino County.

The MOU follows two recent milestones that position the Company to commence construction of the Mojave Groundwater Bank upon completion of project financing. Earlier this month, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management approved a new right-of-way grant for Cadiz's 220-mile Northern Pipeline, allowing the Company to convert the pipeline from natural gas service to water conveyance. Earlier this year, San Bernardino County and Fenner Gap Mutual Water Company formed the San Bernardino Water and Power Authority to support the financing and development of regional water and energy infrastructure projects throughout San Bernardino County.

Cadiz | https://www.cadizinc.com

RIC Energy North America | www.ric.energy

ARRAY Technologies (NASDAQ:ARRY) (“ARRAY” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of solar tracking technology and fixed-tilt products, foundation solutions, software systems and services, announced a new 60-degree variant of its trusted ARRAY DuraTrack platform. Designed to effectively mitigate hail risk while reducing capital expenditures, the new solar tracker builds on the exceptional hail alert response and patented passive wind stow reliability of the DuraTrack platform and further strengthens the breadth of ARRAY's portfolio of tracker solutions.

As developers and insurers seek practical ways to balance project economics with extreme weather resilience, demand is growing for tracking solutions that effectively mitigate hail risk without significantly increasing capital costs. ARRAY is addressing this need with the 60-degree DuraTrack variant, developed with input and feedback from customers and insurance stakeholders.

Combining a 60-degree stow angle with ARRAY SmarTrack® software suite, including Hail Alert Response technology, this system delivers an effective balance of cost, risk mitigation, and performance for projects in moderate hail risk regions. The 60-degree variant also carries forward the wired AC motor and wired communications architecture which dramatically differentiates the reliability of the DuraTrack product line and provides maximum dependability when hail approaches compared to systems relying on batteries and wireless communications. The new 60-degree variant also includes ARRAY Wind XP patented passive wind stow technology which minimizes unnecessary stow and sensor failure risk through ARRAY’s trusted mechanical stow solution.

This announcement comes as insurance leaders from 25+ companies convene for ARRAY’s third annual Insurance Forum in Boston, Massachusetts, which delves into ARRAY’s capabilities for mitigating the effects of severe weather and the tracker industry's essential role in reducing risk in the solar market.

“ARRAY is proud to offer trusted technology that mitigates the realities of severe weather demands while maximizing energy generating potential," said Nick Strevel, Chief Product Officer at ARRAY. “Adding a 60-degree tracker expands our existing portfolio to give our customers more options for resilient and reliable solutions in hail-prone regions, including Texas and the Great Plains.

Key Features and Availability

• Leading Hail Resiliency: Designed to mitigate hail risk effectively, including through its compatibility with ARRAY’s Hail Alert Response software with 99%+ reliable stow execution rate.
• Lower Capital Expenditure: Reduces tracker and foundation costs compared to higher-angle trackers.
• Increased Reliability: Delivers more dependable stow behavior in adverse conditions through an AC grid-powered motor and wired communications compared to systems relying on battery power and wireless communications, which can be disrupted by extreme weather.
• Fewer Energy Losses: Reduces production losses by protecting only the rows that need it via ARRAY’s patented and DNV-validated WindXP passive stow technology, shown to offer an energy yield benefit of up to 4%
• Availability: Available to quote in 2026, with deliveries expected in mid-2027.

ARRAY Technologies | www.arraytechinc.com

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., a global leader in smart energy technology, trusted Denver-area solar installer Apollo Energy, and several industry partners including Pivot Energy, IronRidge, Greentech Renewables, and Rexel announced the donation and installation of a 60-kilowatt solar energy system for Project Worthmore, a nonprofit organization providing support services to refugees in the Denver metropolitan area. This system will power the nonprofit’s newly renovated 20,000–square-foot Denver campus, helping the organization dramatically reduce electricity costs and reinvest those savings into programs that support families across the broader Denver community.

The project represents a collaborative effort across the solar industry, with manufacturers, installers, developers, and distributors contributing equipment, expertise, and funding to deliver the renewable energy system at no cost to the nonprofit.

“This solar installation will allow Project Worthmore to redirect thousands of dollars every month into programs that directly support the families we serve,” said Frank Anello, Executive Director for Project Worthmore. “We’re incredibly grateful to the companies that came together to make this project possible and help ensure our new campus can serve the community for years to come.”

The solar installation is expected to eliminate most of Project Worthmore’s electricity expenses, saving approximately $1,000 per month and $350,000+ over 20 years. Those funds will instead support educational classes, community programs, and shared spaces that serve families and local organizations across the Denver metro area. The installation also contributes to Denver’s broader sustainability goals by reducing CO2 emissions by ~60 tons per year and expanding the use of renewable energy in community institutions.

“Projects like this show what’s possible when companies across the solar industry work together to support their communities,” said Chuck Ellis, VP of C&I Sales at SolarEdge. “By helping organizations like Project Worthmore reduce operating costs, solar energy can free up critical resources for the programs and services that matter most.”

The solar installation is expected to be completed this summer, with an invite-only grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for early August.  

SolarEdge | www.solaredge.com

Apollo Energy | www.harnessoursun.com

On July 30th, join the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership to explore our recently launched Hydrogen Truck Guiding Principles, the next step in the playbook that helped establish California's hydrogen mobility market, shape the North American heavy-duty truck strategy, and maintain the nation's most comprehensive hydrogen infrastructure database. 

• REGISTER: Thursday, July 30th at 11amPT: Hydrogen Truck Guiding Principles

Learn how these proven strategies are now scaling coast to coast — and what it means for the future of zero-emission trucking.  We’ll have time for audience Q&A and feedback, and we hope to see you there. 

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership | https://h2fcp.org/

Sigma Renewables, Scale Microgrids, and Black Bear Energy announced the successful energization of a new 2.8 MWdc rooftop solar project at LBA Logistics’ (LBA) 120 First Avenue facility in Covington Township, Pennsylvania. The project, hosted by LBA, was developed under Pennsylvania’s Virtual Net Metering (VNEM) Program and began operating in May 2026. It is expected to generate approximately 3.5 million kilowatt-hours annually.

At a time of unprecedented demand growth, projects like this matter because they bring new capacity online quickly. In a market where PJM capacity auction prices have surged, fast-moving solar development can help ease pressure on the grid and deliver real value to Pennsylvania ratepayers by adding locally sited generation without the long lead times typically associated with new capacity.

“By hosting projects like this, LBA can support practical energy solutions that add local generation capacity, create value for communities, and strengthen the regional grid,” said Michelle German, Vice President of Portfolio Operations & Sustainability at LBA. “This project reflects the value of aligning the right site, partners, and execution plan.”

The solar array also underscores the broader value of mid-sized distributed solar in Pennsylvania. Recent Aurora Energy Research findings highlighted the potential for these projects to save Pennsylvania residents nearly $1 billion in electricity costs over the next decade, driven by reduced wholesale power costs and protection against natural gas market volatility.

This project was designed and developed by Sigma Renewables, with Scale Microgrids as the long-term owner and operator and Black Bear Energy as the owner’s representative. The system reached full operation in less than two years after the initial contract was signed. That timeline reflects the efficiency of LBA and Black Bear Energy’s process, the utility’s ability to move interconnection studies quickly, and Sigma’s and Scale’s disciplined development and project management approach.

“This project exemplifies Sigma Renewables’ commitment to delivering impactful, forward-thinking rooftop solar,” said Zach Friedman, Co-Founder and Partner at Sigma Renewables. “Through strategic collaboration with trusted partners, we are accelerating the deployment of clean energy systems and generating lasting value for stakeholders.”

“Black Bear Energy is proud to have partnered with LBA Logistics, Sigma, and Scale on a project that shows how quickly new capacity can be brought online when the right team, process, and partners are aligned,” said Victoria Stulgis, President of Black Bear Energy, a Legence Company. “In a time of unprecedented demand growth and rising capacity costs, projects like this deliver real value by adding local generation efficiently and helping support lower costs for Pennsylvania ratepayers. We’re grateful to LBA for its commitment to hosting solar and for helping make this a true model for speed to market.”

“Commercial real estate companies have a tremendous opportunity to drive energy affordability and reliability for their tenants and the entire grid,” said Kristel Watson, the head of Scale’s Commercial and Industrial business. “We’re excited to help LBA expand its portfolio of onsite power projects, and we’re proud to do so with our long-term partners.”

The project adds to LBA’s onsite solar presence, which now includes 39 MW across 18 assets in seven U.S. markets. For Pennsylvania, the project demonstrates how mid-sized distributed solar can add local generation capacity, support participating offtakers, and contribute to the state’s growing distributed energy market. 

Sigma Renewables | https://www.sigmarenewables.com/

Scale | www.scalemicrogrids.com

Black Bear Energy | https://www.blackbearenergy.com/
 

ESS Tech, Inc. (ESS) (NYSE: GWH) (“ESS” or the “company”), a leading provider of non-lithium energy storage solutions, announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Juniper Energy LLC, a renewable energy development company, for the deployment of 500 MWh or more of sodium-ion battery energy storage systems, representing a major milestone for ESS as it continues to expand its business with innovative, sodium-based battery solutions.

The LOI establishes a framework for a long-term partnership focused on deploying ESS's sodium-ion battery energy storage systems across multiple projects over the coming years. As part of the agreement, the companies plan to collaborate on an initial 10 MW / 80 MWh energy storage project in California, which is expected to utilize ESS's recently announced modular sodium-ion AC solution–Bridge™, along with an ESS Energy Management System (EMS), and is targeted for commercial operation in 2027.

"This agreement with Juniper Energy validates ESS's strategy to expand our technology portfolio and bring sodium-ion energy storage to market," said Drew Buckley, CEO of ESS. "The planned deployment and long-term procurement framework reflect the accelerating customer demand we are seeing for safer, domestically sourced alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries.”

Subject to successful project execution and future project development, Juniper Energy has expressed its intent to procure 500 MWh or more of ESS battery energy storage systems by 2032.

"Juniper Energy is focused on partnering with companies that can successfully bring innovative energy technologies from development into commercial operation," said Keith McDaniels, Managing Partner of Juniper Energy. "ESS has demonstrated its ability to integrate, deploy, and scale advanced energy storage solutions, giving us confidence in its ability to execute on next-generation sodium-ion technology. We look forward to working together to validate the ESS Bridge energy storage platform and support its broader adoption across future energy storage projects."

ESS believes increasing demand for its domestically sourced, non-lithium energy storage solutions is creating significant opportunities across utility-scale energy storage, AI data centers, commercial and industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure applications.

Unlike conventional lithium-ion systems, ESS's sodium-ion technology utilizes abundant materials and is designed to reduce exposure to geopolitical supply chain risks and Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) restrictions while supporting domestic energy infrastructure development.

ESS | www.essinc.com