Month: May 2025

SANDNES, Norway, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –Desert Control AS (DSRT) announces its first quarter report and interim full-year financial results for the fiscal period ending 31 March 2025. 

Q1-2025 Highlights: 

• Desert Control executed the largest application in company history in February. More than nine thousand organic medjool date trees were treated in a commercial phase three project with Oasis Dates US subsidiary, Woodspur Farming.
• The pilot at Woodland Hills Country Club concluded in March 2025 – culminating in a multi-year Pay-As-You-Save (PAYS) service agreement, under which WHCC will be able to receive financial incentive coverage from water utilities programs.
• The Next-Gen Production System delivered record LNC volumes for Oasis Dates and WHCC (completed in april). The technology team has been completing the building requirements and manufacturing specifications in line with the increased capacity of 120.000 liters per hour.
• Two leading Southern California water utilities have authorized financial incentives for customers to adopt LNC as a water conservation tool – potentially unlocking hundreds of thousands of dollars for a typical golf course in the area, serving over 19 million residents.
• Our partners in the Middle East, Soyl and Saudi Desert Control, continue to see expansion from pilot stage to stage two deployments across landscaping and golf and continue to discuss significant projects in permanent crops, including trees with the governmental agencies of both countries.

Financial Highlights: 

In Q1 Desert Control continued to progress in operational scaling where the company executed its largest commercial LNC application to date. Momentum in licensing activities with our partners in the Middle East also remained positive, although operational output was temporarily impacted by seasonal factors.

• Revenue Growth: LNC revenue reached NOK 1.52 million, up from NOK 1.26 million recorded in Q1 2024. 
• EBITDA stability: EBITDA in Q1 was NOK -15.05 million compared to NOK -14.73 million in Q1 2024, reflecting continued cost discipline despite increased operational activity in the US.
• Cash Position: Desert Control ended Q1 2025 with NOK 43 million in cash, compared to NOK 105 million at the end of Q1 2024.The company continues to operate with no interest-bearing debt.
• Previously guided runway into Q4 2025; now revised to sufficient liquidity to sustain operations at high activity levels towards the end of Q3 2025 ex. revenues.

Outlook: 

Driven by an expected tenfold increase in contracted revenues and LNC Volumes, the upcoming Q3 rollout of Next-Gen production units, focused expansion in high-ROI U.S and Middle East markets via PAYS financing and partner deployments, plus ongoing R&D advancements, positions Desert Control to scale commercially – supported by a capital effecient model and active funding initiatives. 

Q1 Report 2025: 

• The information enclosed is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to sections 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
• The report can be downloaded from the company webpage: https://desertcontrol.com/investors/
• A webcast presentation for Desert Control Q1 2025 Report and Company Update is hosted on 12 March 2025 at 16.00 PM, Central European Time (CET). Register: https://go.desertcontrol.com/Q1-2025

Cautionary Note: 

Disclaimer related to forward-looking statements. This release contains forward-looking information and statements relating to the business, performance, and items that may be interpreted to impact the results of Desert Control and/or the industry and markets in which Desert Control operates. 

Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “foresees,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections, reflect current views concerning future events, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and may be subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of any future performance, and risks, uncertainties, and other important factors could cause the actual business, performance, results, or the industry and markets in which Desert Control operates to differ materially from the statements expressed or implied in this release by such forward-looking statements. 

No representation is made that any of these forward-looking statements or forecasts will come to pass or that any forecasted performance, capacities, or results will be achieved, and you are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. 

For more information, please contact: 

James Thomas 
Chief Executive Officer 
Email: james.thomas@desertcontrol.com
Mobile (USA): +1 203 984 7658 

Leonard Chaparian 
Chief Financial Officer 
Email: leonard.chaparian@desertcontrol.com 
Mobile (NOR): +47 90 66 55 40 

About Desert Control: 

Desert Control develops innovative solutions to enhance soil health, conserve water, and promote ecosystem resilience. The company’s mission is to combat desertification, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Our patented Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) transforms sandy, fast-draining soils to retain water and nutrients, improving soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem vitality while conserving water. Desert Control provides customized solutions to strengthen sustainability, profitability, and prosperity for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes. In collaboration with partners and clients, we aim to preserve natural resources, restore biodiversity, enhance food security, and ensure a climate-resilient future. 

For more information, visit https://www.desertcontrol.com

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SANDNES, Norway, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –Desert Control AS (DSRT) announces its first quarter report and interim full-year financial results for the fiscal period ending 31 March 2025. 

Q1-2025 Highlights: 

• Desert Control executed the largest application in company history in February. More than nine thousand organic medjool date trees were treated in a commercial phase three project with Oasis Dates US subsidiary, Woodspur Farming.
• The pilot at Woodland Hills Country Club concluded in March 2025 – culminating in a multi-year Pay-As-You-Save (PAYS) service agreement, under which WHCC will be able to receive financial incentive coverage from water utilities programs.
• The Next-Gen Production System delivered record LNC volumes for Oasis Dates and WHCC (completed in april). The technology team has been completing the building requirements and manufacturing specifications in line with the increased capacity of 120.000 liters per hour.
• Two leading Southern California water utilities have authorized financial incentives for customers to adopt LNC as a water conservation tool – potentially unlocking hundreds of thousands of dollars for a typical golf course in the area, serving over 19 million residents.
• Our partners in the Middle East, Soyl and Saudi Desert Control, continue to see expansion from pilot stage to stage two deployments across landscaping and golf and continue to discuss significant projects in permanent crops, including trees with the governmental agencies of both countries.

Financial Highlights: 

In Q1 Desert Control continued to progress in operational scaling where the company executed its largest commercial LNC application to date. Momentum in licensing activities with our partners in the Middle East also remained positive, although operational output was temporarily impacted by seasonal factors.

• Revenue Growth: LNC revenue reached NOK 1.52 million, up from NOK 1.26 million recorded in Q1 2024. 
• EBITDA stability: EBITDA in Q1 was NOK -15.05 million compared to NOK -14.73 million in Q1 2024, reflecting continued cost discipline despite increased operational activity in the US.
• Cash Position: Desert Control ended Q1 2025 with NOK 43 million in cash, compared to NOK 105 million at the end of Q1 2024.The company continues to operate with no interest-bearing debt.
• Previously guided runway into Q4 2025; now revised to sufficient liquidity to sustain operations at high activity levels towards the end of Q3 2025 ex. revenues.

Outlook: 

Driven by an expected tenfold increase in contracted revenues and LNC Volumes, the upcoming Q3 rollout of Next-Gen production units, focused expansion in high-ROI U.S and Middle East markets via PAYS financing and partner deployments, plus ongoing R&D advancements, positions Desert Control to scale commercially – supported by a capital effecient model and active funding initiatives. 

Q1 Report 2025: 

• The information enclosed is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to sections 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
• The report can be downloaded from the company webpage: https://desertcontrol.com/investors/
• A webcast presentation for Desert Control Q1 2025 Report and Company Update is hosted on 12 March 2025 at 16.00 PM, Central European Time (CET). Register: https://go.desertcontrol.com/Q1-2025

Cautionary Note: 

Disclaimer related to forward-looking statements. This release contains forward-looking information and statements relating to the business, performance, and items that may be interpreted to impact the results of Desert Control and/or the industry and markets in which Desert Control operates. 

Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “foresees,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections, reflect current views concerning future events, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and may be subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of any future performance, and risks, uncertainties, and other important factors could cause the actual business, performance, results, or the industry and markets in which Desert Control operates to differ materially from the statements expressed or implied in this release by such forward-looking statements. 

No representation is made that any of these forward-looking statements or forecasts will come to pass or that any forecasted performance, capacities, or results will be achieved, and you are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. 

For more information, please contact: 

James Thomas 
Chief Executive Officer 
Email: james.thomas@desertcontrol.com
Mobile (USA): +1 203 984 7658 

Leonard Chaparian 
Chief Financial Officer 
Email: leonard.chaparian@desertcontrol.com 
Mobile (NOR): +47 90 66 55 40 

About Desert Control: 

Desert Control develops innovative solutions to enhance soil health, conserve water, and promote ecosystem resilience. The company’s mission is to combat desertification, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Our patented Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) transforms sandy, fast-draining soils to retain water and nutrients, improving soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem vitality while conserving water. Desert Control provides customized solutions to strengthen sustainability, profitability, and prosperity for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes. In collaboration with partners and clients, we aim to preserve natural resources, restore biodiversity, enhance food security, and ensure a climate-resilient future. 

For more information, visit https://www.desertcontrol.com

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SANDNES, Norway, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –Desert Control AS (DSRT) announces its first quarter report and interim full-year financial results for the fiscal period ending 31 March 2025. 

Q1-2025 Highlights: 

• Desert Control executed the largest application in company history in February. More than nine thousand organic medjool date trees were treated in a commercial phase three project with Oasis Dates US subsidiary, Woodspur Farming.
• The pilot at Woodland Hills Country Club concluded in March 2025 – culminating in a multi-year Pay-As-You-Save (PAYS) service agreement, under which WHCC will be able to receive financial incentive coverage from water utilities programs.
• The Next-Gen Production System delivered record LNC volumes for Oasis Dates and WHCC (completed in april). The technology team has been completing the building requirements and manufacturing specifications in line with the increased capacity of 120.000 liters per hour.
• Two leading Southern California water utilities have authorized financial incentives for customers to adopt LNC as a water conservation tool – potentially unlocking hundreds of thousands of dollars for a typical golf course in the area, serving over 19 million residents.
• Our partners in the Middle East, Soyl and Saudi Desert Control, continue to see expansion from pilot stage to stage two deployments across landscaping and golf and continue to discuss significant projects in permanent crops, including trees with the governmental agencies of both countries.

Financial Highlights: 

In Q1 Desert Control continued to progress in operational scaling where the company executed its largest commercial LNC application to date. Momentum in licensing activities with our partners in the Middle East also remained positive, although operational output was temporarily impacted by seasonal factors.

• Revenue Growth: LNC revenue reached NOK 1.52 million, up from NOK 1.26 million recorded in Q1 2024. 
• EBITDA stability: EBITDA in Q1 was NOK -15.05 million compared to NOK -14.73 million in Q1 2024, reflecting continued cost discipline despite increased operational activity in the US.
• Cash Position: Desert Control ended Q1 2025 with NOK 43 million in cash, compared to NOK 105 million at the end of Q1 2024.The company continues to operate with no interest-bearing debt.
• Previously guided runway into Q4 2025; now revised to sufficient liquidity to sustain operations at high activity levels towards the end of Q3 2025 ex. revenues.

Outlook: 

Driven by an expected tenfold increase in contracted revenues and LNC Volumes, the upcoming Q3 rollout of Next-Gen production units, focused expansion in high-ROI U.S and Middle East markets via PAYS financing and partner deployments, plus ongoing R&D advancements, positions Desert Control to scale commercially – supported by a capital effecient model and active funding initiatives. 

Q1 Report 2025: 

• The information enclosed is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to sections 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
• The report can be downloaded from the company webpage: https://desertcontrol.com/investors/
• A webcast presentation for Desert Control Q1 2025 Report and Company Update is hosted on 12 March 2025 at 16.00 PM, Central European Time (CET). Register: https://go.desertcontrol.com/Q1-2025

Cautionary Note: 

Disclaimer related to forward-looking statements. This release contains forward-looking information and statements relating to the business, performance, and items that may be interpreted to impact the results of Desert Control and/or the industry and markets in which Desert Control operates. 

Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by words such as “aims,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “foresees,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections, reflect current views concerning future events, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, and may be subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of any future performance, and risks, uncertainties, and other important factors could cause the actual business, performance, results, or the industry and markets in which Desert Control operates to differ materially from the statements expressed or implied in this release by such forward-looking statements. 

No representation is made that any of these forward-looking statements or forecasts will come to pass or that any forecasted performance, capacities, or results will be achieved, and you are cautioned not to place any undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. 

For more information, please contact: 

James Thomas 
Chief Executive Officer 
Email: james.thomas@desertcontrol.com
Mobile (USA): +1 203 984 7658 

Leonard Chaparian 
Chief Financial Officer 
Email: leonard.chaparian@desertcontrol.com 
Mobile (NOR): +47 90 66 55 40 

About Desert Control: 

Desert Control develops innovative solutions to enhance soil health, conserve water, and promote ecosystem resilience. The company’s mission is to combat desertification, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Our patented Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) transforms sandy, fast-draining soils to retain water and nutrients, improving soil health, crop yields, and ecosystem vitality while conserving water. Desert Control provides customized solutions to strengthen sustainability, profitability, and prosperity for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes. In collaboration with partners and clients, we aim to preserve natural resources, restore biodiversity, enhance food security, and ensure a climate-resilient future. 

For more information, visit https://www.desertcontrol.com

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MUNICH, May 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 7, 2025, LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, launched a premium back contact module EcoLife series based on heterojunction (HBC) at Intersolar, Munich. This is the first time that heterojunction back contact technology has been successfully implemented in a commercialized module.

27.3% cell efficiency and module efficiency up to 25%

The EcoLife series module delivers a world-leading cell efficiency of 27.3% and a module efficiency of up to 25%, setting a new benchmark for performance in the photovoltaic industry. The first launched module version is the 54-cell bifacial premium, and more versions will be released subsequently. The 54-cell bifacial premium module launched on Intersolar is designed for use in the residential sector and has a maximum power output of up to 510W, leading to a power per square meter ratio of 250W/m².

EcoLife series, a premium brand developed specifically for the residential sector, are designed to meet the advanced expectations of homeowners, combining high performance with enhanced safety, long-term reliability, and a streamlined aesthetic suited to compact rooftop environments. With EcoLife series, LONGi aims to build closer connections with end customers and enable a more agile, locally responsive approach to product development, service delivery, and brand engagement in key residential markets.

First commercialized PV module based on HBC platform

The EcoLife series incorporates the world’s only mass-produced HJT + BC cell technology, which combines the high-efficiency passivation of heterojunction (HJT) with the multi-surface light absorption of back-contact (BC) designs. This results in full-surface passivation from all angles, reducing metal recombination loss to zero and enabling open-circuit voltage exceeding 750mV.

Compared to mainstream modules, the EcoLife series offers 40W higher output and can increase rooftop installation capacity by up to 9%, reinforcing LONGi’s position at the forefront of solar innovation.

Built on the HBC platform, the EcoLife series ensures superior energy generation and reliability as the first of its kind in mass production. It features an ultra-low temperature coefficient of -0.24%/°C, limiting performance losses under high-temperature environment. Degradation is just 1% in the first year, followed by a best-in-class 0.35% annual rate. Engineered for resilience, it withstands snow loads up to 4 meters (6000 Pa) and Category 15 hurricane winds (3600 Pa) and holds a Class A fire rating for top-tier safety.

TaiRay wafer and Anti-shading ensure enhanced safety features 

LONGi’s proprietary TaiRay wafer enhances the module’s mechanical strength, increasing rupture resistance by 16% and reducing surface collapse under stress. The full back contact one-line welding structure reduces cell edge stress, improving the module’s anti-cracking performance.

Furthermore, the wafer is 10 μm thicker than other options, providing enhanced reliability and longevity. The module also features bipolar passivation technology on its front, sides, and back. Coupled with the Anti-shading design, compared with traditional TOPCon cells, under the same shading conditions, the local temperature is reduced by 28% (equivalent to 38°C). This significantly suppresses the formation of hot spots and reduces the probability of fires caused by them.

Backed by a 30-year power and material warranty, the EcoLife series are committed to long-term, save performance in the residential scenario.

EcoLife Series available in bifacial full black and transparent

• LR7-54HJBB – A 54-cell full black bifacial module with a maximum efficiency of 24.7% and 505W Pmax, designed for superior aesthetics and performance.
• LR7-54HJD – A 54-cell transparent bifacial module with 25.0% maximum efficiency and 510W Pmax, offering high energy yield and advanced safety features.
  Link to LONGi’s Intersolar Presskit 
  (datasheets, product images, company profile, and more)

Due to the nature of back contact technology, both modules are engineered for optimal performance in low-light conditions, ensuring maximum energy autonomy for homes, even in shaded areas or with limited roof space.

The EcoLife Series will be available in August throughout Europe this year.

 

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