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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After a four-day run, the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) drew to a close in Las Vegas, USA. Making its debut at the event, BiLight , a global leader in flexible perovskite photovoltaic (PV) technology, emerged as a dark horse in the green tech track with a portfolio of world-first products and disruptive technical solutions. Guided by its brand vision of “Energy Equity,” the company is driving the global scenario-based adoption of flexible PV technology.

Themed “Defining the Physical Boundaries of AI,” this year’s CES highlighted the deep integration of green energy and AI as a key trend. BiLight showcased three core product lines at the Las Vegas Convention Center, shattering the inherent perception of traditional PV products as “bulky, rigid, and single-scenario.” Among the highlights, the world-premier rollable flexible perovskite solar curtain garnered significant attention, integrating sunshade, heat insulation, and power generation functions to directly supply electricity to home and office devices, reshaping the “PV + Space” application ecosystem. Additionally, the handheld rollable solar product became a hot favorite for outdoor PV applications, thanks to its portability and efficient energy supplementation capabilities. The lithium-free perovskite electronic nameplate set a new benchmark for office innovation: optimized with low-light power generation technology, it can stably supply energy under ordinary indoor lighting. Paired with low-power e-paper display and Bluetooth refresh functions, it achieves “seamless charging and permanent use,” addressing the resource waste of traditional paper nameplates and the environmental concerns of lithium-ion battery devices. This innovative solution attracted extensive consultations and negotiations with office equipment manufacturers and purchasers.

During the show, BiLight’s technical strength sparked a wave of cross-industry collaborations. A leading energy storage enterprise held in-depth discussions with BiLight, exploring joint R&D around the “flexible PV + portable energy storage” scenario to solve the battery life anxiety of outdoor devices through technological integration. In the automotive sector, industry representative SHM focused on applications such as rollable solar sunroofs and automotive curtain PV, engaging in detailed discussions on technical adaptation and product implementation to open up new paths for upgrading automotive energy endurance. AI hardware firm BleeqUp and satellite equipment companies also held talks with BiLight, exploring the potential applications of flexible perovskite technology in smart terminals, space energy, and IoT tracking.

Beyond product displays, at a themed roadshow hosted by TMTPost, James Fang, Co-Founder of BiLight, elaborated on the company’s strategic layout. During the roadshow, BiLight released a three-year product roadmap, aiming to gradually achieve full-scenario coverage across consumer electronics, automotive energy storage, building-integrated PV, and satellite energy, constructing a “PV+” ecosystem. The vision of “Energy Equity” and the clear product roadmap demonstrated BiLight’s development potential to global industry partners, strengthening their confidence in future collaborations.

Looking ahead, BiLight will continue to prioritize technological R&D as its core, deepen cooperation with global industry partners, and promote the widespread adoption of flexible PV technology in more fields. With innovative strength, the company is committed to reshaping the global energy application landscape, fulfilling its brand promise of “Energy Equity,” and making green energy accessible to everyone.

Contact:
hugoni@bilight.com

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After a four-day run, the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) drew to a close in Las Vegas, USA. Making its debut at the event, BiLight , a global leader in flexible perovskite photovoltaic (PV) technology, emerged as a dark horse in the green tech track with a portfolio of world-first products and disruptive technical solutions. Guided by its brand vision of “Energy Equity,” the company is driving the global scenario-based adoption of flexible PV technology.

Themed “Defining the Physical Boundaries of AI,” this year’s CES highlighted the deep integration of green energy and AI as a key trend. BiLight showcased three core product lines at the Las Vegas Convention Center, shattering the inherent perception of traditional PV products as “bulky, rigid, and single-scenario.” Among the highlights, the world-premier rollable flexible perovskite solar curtain garnered significant attention, integrating sunshade, heat insulation, and power generation functions to directly supply electricity to home and office devices, reshaping the “PV + Space” application ecosystem. Additionally, the handheld rollable solar product became a hot favorite for outdoor PV applications, thanks to its portability and efficient energy supplementation capabilities. The lithium-free perovskite electronic nameplate set a new benchmark for office innovation: optimized with low-light power generation technology, it can stably supply energy under ordinary indoor lighting. Paired with low-power e-paper display and Bluetooth refresh functions, it achieves “seamless charging and permanent use,” addressing the resource waste of traditional paper nameplates and the environmental concerns of lithium-ion battery devices. This innovative solution attracted extensive consultations and negotiations with office equipment manufacturers and purchasers.

During the show, BiLight’s technical strength sparked a wave of cross-industry collaborations. A leading energy storage enterprise held in-depth discussions with BiLight, exploring joint R&D around the “flexible PV + portable energy storage” scenario to solve the battery life anxiety of outdoor devices through technological integration. In the automotive sector, industry representative SHM focused on applications such as rollable solar sunroofs and automotive curtain PV, engaging in detailed discussions on technical adaptation and product implementation to open up new paths for upgrading automotive energy endurance. AI hardware firm BleeqUp and satellite equipment companies also held talks with BiLight, exploring the potential applications of flexible perovskite technology in smart terminals, space energy, and IoT tracking.

Beyond product displays, at a themed roadshow hosted by TMTPost, James Fang, Co-Founder of BiLight, elaborated on the company’s strategic layout. During the roadshow, BiLight released a three-year product roadmap, aiming to gradually achieve full-scenario coverage across consumer electronics, automotive energy storage, building-integrated PV, and satellite energy, constructing a “PV+” ecosystem. The vision of “Energy Equity” and the clear product roadmap demonstrated BiLight’s development potential to global industry partners, strengthening their confidence in future collaborations.

Looking ahead, BiLight will continue to prioritize technological R&D as its core, deepen cooperation with global industry partners, and promote the widespread adoption of flexible PV technology in more fields. With innovative strength, the company is committed to reshaping the global energy application landscape, fulfilling its brand promise of “Energy Equity,” and making green energy accessible to everyone.

Contact:
hugoni@bilight.com

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TULSA, Okla., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Tulsa’s Center for Global Engagement has announced that 11 students were awarded a combined total of $34,500 in grants through the competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. This is the highest number of recipients on record for UTulsa and marks a significant achievement for the students, providing crucial financial support for their academic endeavors abroad.

The 11 award recipients will pursue diverse international study opportunities, with seven students receiving grants for travel courses and four students earning awards for semester, summer or year-long programs.

In addition to the base scholarship, two students received supplemental awards for high-priority global areas and fields:

• One student received the Gilman-STEM Supplemental Award for study in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics field.
• One student received the Gilman-DAAD Supplemental Award, in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Service.

“Winning this award is an incredible honor and a meaningful affirmation of the work I’ve put into my academic and personal growth. It represents both the recognition of my potential and the trust that others have in my ability to make the most of this experience,” said recipient Andrea Taylor, a sophomore Spanish and biochemistry major from Tulsa who will travel to Spain. “The opportunity to go abroad means expanding my perspective in ways that aren’t possible inside a classroom. It gives me the chance to immerse myself in a new culture, challenge myself in unfamiliar environments and develop independence, adaptability and global awareness.”

Other recipients are:

• Oswaldo Atilano, a nursing junior from Tulsa, who will study in Peru
• Angel Gutierrez, an international engineering and language student from Mounds, who is headed to Thailand
• Kasra Iranpour, a mechanical engineering junior from Edmond, who will study in Belgium and the Netherlands
• Michelle Jones, a music senior from Broken Arrow, who will study in Italy
• Vung Kop, a business information systems junior from Jenks, who will study in India
• Aiva P. Liman, a cybersecurity sophomore from Houston, who will study in China
• Jennifer Luna, a psychology senior from Jenks, who will study in China and Japan
• Bristie Rahman, a cybersecurity senior from Sapulpa, who will study in China
• Harrison Schwichtenberg, a biology senior from Tulsa, who will study in Thailand
• Alexis Watson, an international science and language student from Wichita, Kansas, who is headed to Germany

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$25,000 grant to provide 200,000 servings of fresh milk to Pennsylvania families in need

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Marking a decade of support for Feeding Pennsylvania’s Fill a Glass with Hope® program, the FirstEnergy Foundation today awarded a $25,000 grant during the initiative’s 2026 kickoff at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. This contribution brings the Foundation’s total investment in the program to $250,000 since 2016 and demonstrates its commitment to strengthening communities and addressing food insecurity.

As the nation’s first statewide charitable fresh milk program, Fill a Glass with Hope® has helped Pennsylvania food banks provide families in need with more than 41 million servings of milk – which is enough to provide three glasses of milk to every Pennsylvania resident. The program is a collaboration between Feeding Pennsylvania, the American Dairy Association Northeast and the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association.

Every Dollar Makes a Difference
Milk is one of the most requested items at food banks, yet it’s rarely donated because it’s perishable. This program bridges the gap and delivers fresh, nutritious milk to families in the Commonwealth, particularly children. According to Feeding Pennsylvania, every $1 donated provides eight glasses of milk to local food banks.  

John Hawkins, President of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania: “Our commitment to the communities we serve goes far beyond keeping the lights on. This year, the FirstEnergy Foundation’s $25,000 donation will provide approximately 200,000 servings of milk to families in need across Pennsylvania, many of whom live within our service areas.”

This contribution follows the Foundation’s recent distribution of $750,000 in grants to 37 food banks and pantries across Pennsylvania during Hunger Action Month in September 2025. In total, the initiative provided $2.5 million to 104 hunger-relief organizations across the six states served by FirstEnergy and its companies, marking the Foundation’s largest hunger-relief investment to date.

To learn more about the Fill a Glass with Hope program or provide support, visit http://www.feedingpa.org.

About the FirstEnergy Foundation
The FirstEnergy Foundation provides support to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofits that serve and meet the critical needs of customers in communities served by FirstEnergy’s electric operating companies and in areas where the company conducts business. The Foundation distributed more than $5.5 million in community support across FirstEnergy’s service area in 2025.

The FirstEnergy Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. For more information about grant opportunities or corporate sponsorships, visit the FirstEnergy Foundation webpage or email inquiries to FirstEnergy’s Community Involvement team.

FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation’s largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company’s transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp.

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Former Managing Partner of Skadden’s Palo Alto office joins Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt’s space-based energy infrastructure company to lead worldwide operations, legal and regulatory affairs

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aetherflux, the space-based solar power company founded by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, today announced the appointment of Joe Yaffe as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Legal Officer (CLO). In this dual executive role, Yaffe will oversee the company’s worldwide operations, legal, and regulatory affairs. Yaffe’s appointment follows Aetherlux’s recent $90M Series A financing and the announcement that it is targeting Q1 2027 for the first launch of its “Galactic Brain” orbital data center project.

“Aetherflux is tackling two of the hardest problems in the modern world: energy abundance and the infrastructure for next-generation compute. The world-class team we are building is critical to our approach,” said Baiju Bhatt, Founder and CEO of Aetherflux. “Joe brings a rare combination of operational discipline and strategic judgment, having guided companies through their most complex stages of growth. I am excited to welcome him as a partner to help us navigate the next frontier of the space economy.”

Yaffe joins Aetherflux following a distinguished career as the Managing Partner of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP’s Palo Alto office. With over three decades of experience, he has advised high-growth technology companies, founders, and boards on critical governance, strategic transactions, and compensation issues. His move to an executive operator role underscores Aetherflux’s focus on building the organizational and regulatory infrastructure required to successfully harness and commercialize space-based solar power. Yaffe will be based out of the company’s headquarters in San Carlos, California.

“Joining Aetherflux is a rare opportunity to contribute to a mission that will fundamentally change how humanity accesses and uses energy, and is uniquely poised to solve the energy crisis hindering the race to artificial intelligence,” said Joe Yaffe, incoming COO and CLO. “Baiju and the team are rewriting the playbook for orbital infrastructure, and I look forward to building the operational backbone that turns this vision into a reality.”

Aetherflux recently announced a Q1 2027 target for its first orbital data center satellite, which leverages solar power in space to address the massive energy needs for artificial intelligence. The project, dubbed “Galactic Brain”, offers a bypass to the current five-to-eight-year time horizon for data centers to be built on Earth. This builds upon the company’s existing work developing space-solar satellites for beaming power to contested environments. In 2026, the company plans to launch its first satellite to wirelessly transmit energy from low Earth orbit to Earth using lasers.

About Aetherflux
Aetherflux is revolutionizing energy distribution by harvesting solar power in space and beaming it to Earth via infrared lasers. Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt, the company is building a constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to provide resilient, scalable power to remote or contested environments around the world.. Backed by Index Ventures, NEA, and other leading investors, Aetherflux is also pioneering the “Galactic Brain,” an orbital compute network powered by space solar to support the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence.

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Former Managing Partner of Skadden’s Palo Alto office joins Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt’s space-based energy infrastructure company to lead worldwide operations, legal and regulatory affairs

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aetherflux, the space-based solar power company founded by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, today announced the appointment of Joe Yaffe as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Legal Officer (CLO). In this dual executive role, Yaffe will oversee the company’s worldwide operations, legal, and regulatory affairs. Yaffe’s appointment follows Aetherlux’s recent $90M Series A financing and the announcement that it is targeting Q1 2027 for the first launch of its “Galactic Brain” orbital data center project.

“Aetherflux is tackling two of the hardest problems in the modern world: energy abundance and the infrastructure for next-generation compute. The world-class team we are building is critical to our approach,” said Baiju Bhatt, Founder and CEO of Aetherflux. “Joe brings a rare combination of operational discipline and strategic judgment, having guided companies through their most complex stages of growth. I am excited to welcome him as a partner to help us navigate the next frontier of the space economy.”

Yaffe joins Aetherflux following a distinguished career as the Managing Partner of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP’s Palo Alto office. With over three decades of experience, he has advised high-growth technology companies, founders, and boards on critical governance, strategic transactions, and compensation issues. His move to an executive operator role underscores Aetherflux’s focus on building the organizational and regulatory infrastructure required to successfully harness and commercialize space-based solar power. Yaffe will be based out of the company’s headquarters in San Carlos, California.

“Joining Aetherflux is a rare opportunity to contribute to a mission that will fundamentally change how humanity accesses and uses energy, and is uniquely poised to solve the energy crisis hindering the race to artificial intelligence,” said Joe Yaffe, incoming COO and CLO. “Baiju and the team are rewriting the playbook for orbital infrastructure, and I look forward to building the operational backbone that turns this vision into a reality.”

Aetherflux recently announced a Q1 2027 target for its first orbital data center satellite, which leverages solar power in space to address the massive energy needs for artificial intelligence. The project, dubbed “Galactic Brain”, offers a bypass to the current five-to-eight-year time horizon for data centers to be built on Earth. This builds upon the company’s existing work developing space-solar satellites for beaming power to contested environments. In 2026, the company plans to launch its first satellite to wirelessly transmit energy from low Earth orbit to Earth using lasers.

About Aetherflux
Aetherflux is revolutionizing energy distribution by harvesting solar power in space and beaming it to Earth via infrared lasers. Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt, the company is building a constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to provide resilient, scalable power to remote or contested environments around the world.. Backed by Index Ventures, NEA, and other leading investors, Aetherflux is also pioneering the “Galactic Brain,” an orbital compute network powered by space solar to support the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence.

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Former Managing Partner of Skadden’s Palo Alto office joins Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt’s space-based energy infrastructure company to lead worldwide operations, legal and regulatory affairs

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aetherflux, the space-based solar power company founded by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, today announced the appointment of Joe Yaffe as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Legal Officer (CLO). In this dual executive role, Yaffe will oversee the company’s worldwide operations, legal, and regulatory affairs. Yaffe’s appointment follows Aetherlux’s recent $90M Series A financing and the announcement that it is targeting Q1 2027 for the first launch of its “Galactic Brain” orbital data center project.

“Aetherflux is tackling two of the hardest problems in the modern world: energy abundance and the infrastructure for next-generation compute. The world-class team we are building is critical to our approach,” said Baiju Bhatt, Founder and CEO of Aetherflux. “Joe brings a rare combination of operational discipline and strategic judgment, having guided companies through their most complex stages of growth. I am excited to welcome him as a partner to help us navigate the next frontier of the space economy.”

Yaffe joins Aetherflux following a distinguished career as the Managing Partner of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP’s Palo Alto office. With over three decades of experience, he has advised high-growth technology companies, founders, and boards on critical governance, strategic transactions, and compensation issues. His move to an executive operator role underscores Aetherflux’s focus on building the organizational and regulatory infrastructure required to successfully harness and commercialize space-based solar power. Yaffe will be based out of the company’s headquarters in San Carlos, California.

“Joining Aetherflux is a rare opportunity to contribute to a mission that will fundamentally change how humanity accesses and uses energy, and is uniquely poised to solve the energy crisis hindering the race to artificial intelligence,” said Joe Yaffe, incoming COO and CLO. “Baiju and the team are rewriting the playbook for orbital infrastructure, and I look forward to building the operational backbone that turns this vision into a reality.”

Aetherflux recently announced a Q1 2027 target for its first orbital data center satellite, which leverages solar power in space to address the massive energy needs for artificial intelligence. The project, dubbed “Galactic Brain”, offers a bypass to the current five-to-eight-year time horizon for data centers to be built on Earth. This builds upon the company’s existing work developing space-solar satellites for beaming power to contested environments. In 2026, the company plans to launch its first satellite to wirelessly transmit energy from low Earth orbit to Earth using lasers.

About Aetherflux
Aetherflux is revolutionizing energy distribution by harvesting solar power in space and beaming it to Earth via infrared lasers. Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt, the company is building a constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to provide resilient, scalable power to remote or contested environments around the world.. Backed by Index Ventures, NEA, and other leading investors, Aetherflux is also pioneering the “Galactic Brain,” an orbital compute network powered by space solar to support the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence.

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Former Managing Partner of Skadden’s Palo Alto office joins Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt’s space-based energy infrastructure company to lead worldwide operations, legal and regulatory affairs

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aetherflux, the space-based solar power company founded by Robinhood co-founder Baiju Bhatt, today announced the appointment of Joe Yaffe as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Legal Officer (CLO). In this dual executive role, Yaffe will oversee the company’s worldwide operations, legal, and regulatory affairs. Yaffe’s appointment follows Aetherlux’s recent $90M Series A financing and the announcement that it is targeting Q1 2027 for the first launch of its “Galactic Brain” orbital data center project.

“Aetherflux is tackling two of the hardest problems in the modern world: energy abundance and the infrastructure for next-generation compute. The world-class team we are building is critical to our approach,” said Baiju Bhatt, Founder and CEO of Aetherflux. “Joe brings a rare combination of operational discipline and strategic judgment, having guided companies through their most complex stages of growth. I am excited to welcome him as a partner to help us navigate the next frontier of the space economy.”

Yaffe joins Aetherflux following a distinguished career as the Managing Partner of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP’s Palo Alto office. With over three decades of experience, he has advised high-growth technology companies, founders, and boards on critical governance, strategic transactions, and compensation issues. His move to an executive operator role underscores Aetherflux’s focus on building the organizational and regulatory infrastructure required to successfully harness and commercialize space-based solar power. Yaffe will be based out of the company’s headquarters in San Carlos, California.

“Joining Aetherflux is a rare opportunity to contribute to a mission that will fundamentally change how humanity accesses and uses energy, and is uniquely poised to solve the energy crisis hindering the race to artificial intelligence,” said Joe Yaffe, incoming COO and CLO. “Baiju and the team are rewriting the playbook for orbital infrastructure, and I look forward to building the operational backbone that turns this vision into a reality.”

Aetherflux recently announced a Q1 2027 target for its first orbital data center satellite, which leverages solar power in space to address the massive energy needs for artificial intelligence. The project, dubbed “Galactic Brain”, offers a bypass to the current five-to-eight-year time horizon for data centers to be built on Earth. This builds upon the company’s existing work developing space-solar satellites for beaming power to contested environments. In 2026, the company plans to launch its first satellite to wirelessly transmit energy from low Earth orbit to Earth using lasers.

About Aetherflux
Aetherflux is revolutionizing energy distribution by harvesting solar power in space and beaming it to Earth via infrared lasers. Founded in 2024 by Baiju Bhatt, the company is building a constellation of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to provide resilient, scalable power to remote or contested environments around the world.. Backed by Index Ventures, NEA, and other leading investors, Aetherflux is also pioneering the “Galactic Brain,” an orbital compute network powered by space solar to support the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence.

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