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HOD HASHARON, Israel, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a leader in high-performance connectivity, today released its fourth annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The 2024 Report details the Company’s progress, commitment, and approach as it looks to advancing a sustainable future.

Valens Semiconductor’s mission is to develop leading-edge products that enable robust, ultra-high-performance wired connectivity over simple, cost-effective infrastructure for a variety of markets, including professional audio-video, automotive, industrial machine vision, and medical.

“We are pleased to share Valens Semiconductor’s fourth annual ESG Report, which provides an update on our ongoing commitment to our key ESG initiatives and the progress we achieved in 2024,” said Yoram Salinger, CEO of Valens Semiconductor. “We are dedicated to advancing core ESG principles that guide our operations and support stakeholder expectations. Significant progress has been made in improving energy efficiency, reducing electricity consumption and combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions, and expanding electronic waste recycling efforts”.

“Our 2024 ESG Report highlights our commitment to ethical and transparent governance while supporting continued business growth. Through active engagement with shareholders, customers, and partners, we communicate our progress and outlook as we advance connectivity solutions while promoting a healthier environment, employee well-being, and community engagement” said Igal Rotem, Chairman of Valens Semiconductor’s Nominating, Governance, and Sustainability Committee.

The report can be found via the investor relations section of Valens Semiconductor’s website at Valens – ESG-ESG Reports, or by clicking here.

About Valens Semiconductor

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) is a leader in high-performance connectivity, enabling customers to transform the digital experiences of people worldwide. Valens’ chipsets are integrated into countless devices from leading customers, powering state-of-the-art audio-video installations, next-generation videoconferencing, and enabling the evolution of ADAS and autonomous driving. Pushing the boundaries of connectivity, Valens sets the standard everywhere it operates, and its technology forms the basis for the leading industry standards such as HDBaseT® and MIPI A-PHY. For more information, visit https://www.valens.com/.

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GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the 2025 Most Achieved Chinese Award (MACA) ceremony was held in Hong Kong, drawing global attention to Chinese elites who have made extraordinary contributions to human progress. At the event, Zhang Damo, a renowned artist and Co-President of the Future Living Art Institute at One Heung Kong, was honored with the MACA award, becoming the first painter to receive this globally prestigious honor since its establishment. This marks the highest-level cross-cultural endorsement of the personal accomplishments and international influence of a Chinese ink painting artist.

The MACA award is known for its strict selection process and benchmarking significance, with the core tenet “Recording Cultures, Transmitting Values”. Its past winners include legends such as Yuan Longping, I. M. Pei, and Yang Liwei, who have advanced national and global civilization. Zhang Damo’s selection was no accident. He has pushed the boundaries of traditional Chinese painting with his “combined meticulous and freehand” technique, infusing his works with profound Eastern philosophy and the spirit of the times. Additionally, as a long-serving “cultural ambassador”, he has spent decades spreading Chinese ink painting art across the globe and fostering cultural exchanges.

In his acceptance speech, Zhang Damo emphasized that this honor belongs to all peers quietly inheriting and innovating Chinese culture. Yet the industry recognizes that it is, in essence, a concentrated recognition of his personal artistic system and cultural values. As Chief Artist of the United Nations Peace Boat, Zhang Damo has traveled across European and Asian countries since the 1990s. Through exhibitions and dialogues, he has allowed the Western world to directly experience the contemporary vitality and peaceful philosophy of Chinese culture through the misty allure of ink painting, making him an outstanding representative of the Belt and Road Initiative’s culture-first approach.

This award is seen as a major industry indicator, showing that the pinnacle of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, along with its contemporary development, is now recognized and highly regarded by the world’s top comprehensive evaluation systems. With his outstanding artistic language and international dissemination practices, Zhang Damo has successfully built a bridge, elevating Chinese ink painting from a national art treasure to a cultural asset recognized by international authorities as part of the world’s cultural heritage.

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BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar, a trusted global partner in green energy, is ranked No. 1 worldwide in the Wood Mackenzie Global Solar Module Manufacturer Ranking for the first half of 2025, achieving an overall score of 91.7, the highest among all evaluated companies.

Released by Wood Mackenzie, a leading global energy research and consultancy firm, the ranking assesses 38 crystalline silicon PV module manufacturers from a customer‑centric perspective. The evaluated companies represent a majority of global PV manufacturing capacity and shipments, making the report a key benchmark for operational strength and bankability.

The assessment covers ten core dimensions, including manufacturing experience, vertical integration, capacity utilization, technology maturity, R&D investment, financial strength, supply chain resilience, ESG and corporate social responsibility performance, and third‑party certification.

JA Solar delivered strong performance across all criteria, reflecting its disciplined operations, mature technology platform, and proven reliability. The result reinforces the company’s bankability and its ability to meet the expectations of developers, financial institutions, and partners worldwide.

“This recognition from Wood Mackenzie reflects the trust placed in JA Solar by customers and partners globally,” said Aiqing Yang, Executive President of JA Solar. “It validates our long‑term focus on manufacturing quality, technological maturity, and operational discipline, and strengthens our commitment to reliable delivery and responsible development.”

Earlier this year, Wood Mackenzie’s ranking based on 2024 data placed JA Solar second worldwide, underscoring its consistent performance among leading manufacturers. The latest result marks a further step forward, highlighting progress in technological development, operational execution, and market responsiveness.

As the global energy transition accelerates, industry participants are increasingly prioritizing manufacturers that combine scale, resilience, and sustainability. JA Solar is committed to advancing innovation, strengthening supply chain collaboration, and promoting green manufacturing practices, thus delivering high‑performance PV solutions that support long‑term value creation and global decarbonization.

About JA Solar

Founded in 2005, JA Solar is a global leader in PV power generation solutions, with a vertically integrated business spanning wafers, cells, modules, and energy storage. With 16 overseas subsidiaries, the company serves customers in 180 countries and regions. As of Q3 2025, JA Solar’s cumulative cell and module shipments total nearly 317 GW, supported by more than 2,000 patents and a robust global network.

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BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JA Solar, a trusted global partner in green energy, is ranked No. 1 worldwide in the Wood Mackenzie Global Solar Module Manufacturer Ranking for the first half of 2025, achieving an overall score of 91.7, the highest among all evaluated companies.

Released by Wood Mackenzie, a leading global energy research and consultancy firm, the ranking assesses 38 crystalline silicon PV module manufacturers from a customer‑centric perspective. The evaluated companies represent a majority of global PV manufacturing capacity and shipments, making the report a key benchmark for operational strength and bankability.

The assessment covers ten core dimensions, including manufacturing experience, vertical integration, capacity utilization, technology maturity, R&D investment, financial strength, supply chain resilience, ESG and corporate social responsibility performance, and third‑party certification.

JA Solar delivered strong performance across all criteria, reflecting its disciplined operations, mature technology platform, and proven reliability. The result reinforces the company’s bankability and its ability to meet the expectations of developers, financial institutions, and partners worldwide.

“This recognition from Wood Mackenzie reflects the trust placed in JA Solar by customers and partners globally,” said Aiqing Yang, Executive President of JA Solar. “It validates our long‑term focus on manufacturing quality, technological maturity, and operational discipline, and strengthens our commitment to reliable delivery and responsible development.”

Earlier this year, Wood Mackenzie’s ranking based on 2024 data placed JA Solar second worldwide, underscoring its consistent performance among leading manufacturers. The latest result marks a further step forward, highlighting progress in technological development, operational execution, and market responsiveness.

As the global energy transition accelerates, industry participants are increasingly prioritizing manufacturers that combine scale, resilience, and sustainability. JA Solar is committed to advancing innovation, strengthening supply chain collaboration, and promoting green manufacturing practices, thus delivering high‑performance PV solutions that support long‑term value creation and global decarbonization.

About JA Solar

Founded in 2005, JA Solar is a global leader in PV power generation solutions, with a vertically integrated business spanning wafers, cells, modules, and energy storage. With 16 overseas subsidiaries, the company serves customers in 180 countries and regions. As of Q3 2025, JA Solar’s cumulative cell and module shipments total nearly 317 GW, supported by more than 2,000 patents and a robust global network.

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LIUZHOU, China, Dec. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Last month, LiuGong (000528.SZ) officially unveiled its new E-Intelligence brand at the 2025 Global Dealer Conference and 11•26 Global Customer Day held in Liuzhou. The global launch marks a major milestone in LiuGong’s green transformation and its next phase of sustainable development.

Centered on the brand manifesto “FORWARD GREEN, POWER THE EXTREMES,” the launch underscores LiuGong’s dual commitment: to continuously advance the construction machinery industry toward a more sustainable future, and to deliver reliable, powerful productivity for customers—even under the most extreme operating conditions—through electrification and intelligent technologies.

This brand upgrade signals LiuGong’s strategic transition from a traditional equipment manufacturer to a full-lifecycle provider of green productivity solutions.

Technology Innovation: Multiple Paths Toward “Powering the Extremes”

In its electrification journey, LiuGong does not pursue a single technological path. Instead, the company focuses on real-world applications, building a diversified and reliable portfolio of solutions. From pure electric to hybrid systems, from tethered power to fast battery swapping, LiuGong delivers highly customized designs to help customers achieve the optimal balance between productivity and total cost of ownership across different environments and operating conditions.

Extreme Cold (-30°C): Remote pre-heating systems and low-temperature battery adaptation technologies significantly reduce cold-start time and enhance operational stability in sub-zero conditions.

Extreme Heat (+50°C): Advanced thermal management systems, reinforced cooling solutions, and heat-resistant materials ensure stable performance of batteries and electronic controls during continuous heavy-load operations.

Special Operating Conditions: To address challenges such as high-altitude environments and corrosive chemical settings, LiuGong applies enhanced cooling designs, anti-corrosion components, and IP67-rated battery protection to safeguard core productivity.

Building the Future Ecosystem: From Equipment to Intelligent Operations

For LiuGong, electrification is only the beginning. The company’s long-term vision is to establish an intelligent ecosystem that integrates energy, equipment, data, and operations. Built on green energy infrastructure, intelligent operation platforms, and data-driven optimization, this ecosystem enables coordinated equipment operation, efficient energy utilization, and continuous operational improvement. Through services such as battery recycling and battery banking, LiuGong aims to create a sustainable closed-loop system covering the entire product lifecycle.

“2026 Green Alliance Global Tour” Officially Launched

During the launch event, LiuGong officially announced the start of the “2026 Green Alliance Global Tour.” Partnering with 9 global dealers and customer partners, the initiative will channel selected green business achievements into ongoing global public welfare projects. The LiuGong Green Alliance has already delivered tangible impact in multiple regions, including clean drinking water projects in Africa and central kitchen construction in Indonesia, improving living and learning conditions for local communities and schools. The launch ceremony was jointly witnessed by Mr. Luo Guobing, President of LiuGong, representatives of global partners, and diplomatic envoys from multiple countries. Looking ahead, LiuGong will invite more partners to join the Green Alliance, bringing the vision of “Forward Green” to communities worldwide and jointly advancing a greener, more sustainable future.

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LIUZHOU, China, Dec. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Last month, LiuGong (000528.SZ) officially unveiled its new E-Intelligence brand at the 2025 Global Dealer Conference and 11•26 Global Customer Day held in Liuzhou. The global launch marks a major milestone in LiuGong’s green transformation and its next phase of sustainable development.

Centered on the brand manifesto “FORWARD GREEN, POWER THE EXTREMES,” the launch underscores LiuGong’s dual commitment: to continuously advance the construction machinery industry toward a more sustainable future, and to deliver reliable, powerful productivity for customers—even under the most extreme operating conditions—through electrification and intelligent technologies.

This brand upgrade signals LiuGong’s strategic transition from a traditional equipment manufacturer to a full-lifecycle provider of green productivity solutions.

Technology Innovation: Multiple Paths Toward “Powering the Extremes”

In its electrification journey, LiuGong does not pursue a single technological path. Instead, the company focuses on real-world applications, building a diversified and reliable portfolio of solutions. From pure electric to hybrid systems, from tethered power to fast battery swapping, LiuGong delivers highly customized designs to help customers achieve the optimal balance between productivity and total cost of ownership across different environments and operating conditions.

Extreme Cold (-30°C): Remote pre-heating systems and low-temperature battery adaptation technologies significantly reduce cold-start time and enhance operational stability in sub-zero conditions.

Extreme Heat (+50°C): Advanced thermal management systems, reinforced cooling solutions, and heat-resistant materials ensure stable performance of batteries and electronic controls during continuous heavy-load operations.

Special Operating Conditions: To address challenges such as high-altitude environments and corrosive chemical settings, LiuGong applies enhanced cooling designs, anti-corrosion components, and IP67-rated battery protection to safeguard core productivity.

Building the Future Ecosystem: From Equipment to Intelligent Operations

For LiuGong, electrification is only the beginning. The company’s long-term vision is to establish an intelligent ecosystem that integrates energy, equipment, data, and operations. Built on green energy infrastructure, intelligent operation platforms, and data-driven optimization, this ecosystem enables coordinated equipment operation, efficient energy utilization, and continuous operational improvement. Through services such as battery recycling and battery banking, LiuGong aims to create a sustainable closed-loop system covering the entire product lifecycle.

“2026 Green Alliance Global Tour” Officially Launched

During the launch event, LiuGong officially announced the start of the “2026 Green Alliance Global Tour.” Partnering with 9 global dealers and customer partners, the initiative will channel selected green business achievements into ongoing global public welfare projects. The LiuGong Green Alliance has already delivered tangible impact in multiple regions, including clean drinking water projects in Africa and central kitchen construction in Indonesia, improving living and learning conditions for local communities and schools. The launch ceremony was jointly witnessed by Mr. Luo Guobing, President of LiuGong, representatives of global partners, and diplomatic envoys from multiple countries. Looking ahead, LiuGong will invite more partners to join the Green Alliance, bringing the vision of “Forward Green” to communities worldwide and jointly advancing a greener, more sustainable future.

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TULSA, Okla., Dec. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The University of Tulsa and Hurricane Ventures have announced an investment in Tobe Energy, a groundbreaking electrolysis startup co-founded by UTulsa alumni Colby DeWeese and Caleb Lareau. The funding will accelerate the company’s mission to make clean hydrogen production cheaper, more efficient and widely accessible to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

“We are proud to see our UTulsa alumni leading the charge in clean energy transition. Hurricane Ventures was created to be a catalyst for exactly this kind of entrepreneurial success. Tobe Energy and its founders, Colby and Caleb, exemplify the bold entrepreneurial spirit that UTulsa fosters, and we are excited to support them as they work to solve the global energy challenge,” said Chris Wright, director of UTulsa’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

Launched in April 2023, Hurricane Ventures invests in early-stage companies with strategic connections to the university. The fund leverages the university’s knowledge network and resources to spur success across its portfolio. Through the Collins College of Business and Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Hurricane Ventures advances UTulsa’s innovation ecosystem and drives economic growth across the region.

Tobe Energy is developing a new class of electrolyzer, a device that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen without emissions, making clean hydrogen generation significantly more cost-effective. The company’s novel, membrane-free system simplifies the production process, cutting costs by up to 75% and reducing waste heat. This scalable technology is designed for large-scale use in industries like energy, manufacturing and transportation.

DeWeese, a UTulsa chemical engineering alumnus who serves as CEO, has led over $75 million in energy infrastructure projects. Lareau, who majored in mathematics and biochemistry at UTulsa and earned his doctorate from Harvard, is co-founder of Cartography Biosciences, a precision therapeutics company that has raised more than $50 million in funding.

“Oklahoma is the perfect place to launch big renewable projects, and it’s incredible to have support from both local VCs and my alma mater. Our mission is simple but ambitious: make hydrogen production so efficient and affordable it drives the transition to a low-carbon economy. With Hurricane Ventures behind us, we’re one step closer to turning breakthrough technology into real-world impact,” DeWeese said.

Tobe Energy is the latest company to receive support from Hurricane Ventures, bringing the total number of investments to 11.

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