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Former Urban League president and Urban Empowerment Fund leader backs Dream Exchange

CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dream Exchange introduced another of its investors, Donald Bowen, who served as the National Urban League’s Senior Vice President and Chief Program Officer as well as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Empowerment Fund. Mr. Bowen made his investment after spending more than a year familiarizing himself with the exchange and its leadership and was invited to observe one of the Exchange’s Board of Directors Meetings.

“At the time of my investment, I was exploring what kind of partnership or strategic alliance might exist between the National Urban League and Dream Exchange. Those conversations evolved into something much deeper,” Bowen said. Over the course of a year, Bowen engaged with Dream Exchange leadership and staff, using the period as an extended due diligence process. His decision to invest came from observing how the organization operated and what drove its mission.

“What impressed me about Joe, Dwain, and the Dream Exchange team was their authenticity and sincerity. They put the mission first. That matters to me more than anything else,” Bowen said.

Joe Cecala, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dream Exchange, reflected on the relationship that developed during his initial conversations with Bowen.

“Don did not rush into this. He took his time, asked hard questions, and got to know who we are and what we are trying to accomplish,” Cecala said. “When someone with his experience and commitment chooses to invest after that kind of scrutiny, it validates not just our business model but our approach to this work. We are building something that has to earn trust, and Don’s investment reflects that trust.”

Bowen distinguished between programmatic approaches and structural change. His career has convinced him that addressing economic inequity requires more than incremental initiatives.

“You cannot create structural change by aggregating outcomes from programs,” Bowen said. “There are benefits to programmatic work, but that will not change laws or the systems that govern economic prosperity in this country. Dream Exchange is tackling systemic problems. It can have impact across the country, not just in focused locales. We need transformative change, and we need it at scale. We need to spend less time and money on band aids.”

DX Capital Partners Managing Member, Dwain Kyles, emphasized that investors like Bowen represent the kind of support Dream Exchange needs to succeed.

“Don invested with his heart as well as his capital,” Kyles said. “He understands that what we are building is not incremental. It is structural. It requires people who are willing to commit not because they expect a quick return, but because they believe the work needs to be done. Don has lived this fight for 40 years. His investment says this is how you actually create change. You cannot just talk about it. You have to be about it.”

About Dream Exchange
Dream Exchange is seeking registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a national securities exchange and intends to refile a Form 1 application with the Commission. If approved, it would be the first minority-controlled licensed stock exchange in U.S. history. The organization also supports a venture exchange model designed for smaller, early-stage companies that are often excluded from public markets. Learn more at www.dreamex.com.

Media Contact
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PR Manager, Dream Exchange
773-914-1182
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AUSTIN, Texas and TOKYO, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to DataM Intelligence, the global Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Market reached USD 87.19 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand to USD 271.01 billion by 2032, growing at a strong CAGR of 15.23% during the forecast period 2025–2032. Driven by climate volatility, urbanization, and advances in automation and smart farming technologies, CEA is reshaping how food is grown, distributed, and consumed worldwide.

This rapid expansion reflects a structural shift in global food production. Traditional open-field agriculture is increasingly constrained by climate uncertainty, water scarcity, land availability, and supply-chain disruption. In contrast, controlled environment agriculture enables year-round, high-yield, resource-efficient food production independent of external weather conditions.

By 2030, CEA will move beyond being an alternative farming model and emerge as a core pillar of global food security, urban resilience, and sustainable agriculture.

Why Controlled Environment Agriculture Is Becoming Strategic, Not Optional

The acceleration of the CEA market is driven by three converging forces reshaping the global agri-food system.

• Climate volatility is disrupting conventional agriculture at scale. Extreme heat, droughts, floods, and unpredictable growing seasons are reducing yields and increasing price volatility. Controlled environments mitigate these risks by maintaining optimal growing conditions regardless of external climate.
• Urbanization and proximity to consumer demand are reshaping food supply chains. Cities increasingly require local, fresh, and traceable food sources. CEA facilities-especially vertical farms and indoor plant factories-enable production close to consumption centers, reducing logistics costs and spoilage.
• Technology has matured rapidly. Advances in LED lighting efficiency, hydroponics, aeroponics, IoT-enabled automation, and AI-driven crop management have significantly improved productivity, cost control, and scalability.

As a result, CEA is transitioning from niche innovation into mainstream agricultural infrastructure.

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Market Segmentation Analysis

By Facility Type

Greenhouses represent the largest share of the CEA market, accounting for approximately 41% of global market value in 2024, equivalent to around USD 35.7 billion.
Their dominance reflects widespread adoption across commercial agriculture due to relatively lower capital costs, scalability, and suitability for a wide range of crops.

Vertical farms account for approximately 27%, or USD 23.5 billion.
This segment is growing rapidly, driven by urban farming initiatives, high-density production, and integration with automation and robotics. According to DataM Intelligence analysis, vertical farms will be one of the fastest-growing facility types through 2032.

Container farms represent around 12%, or USD 10.5 billion, particularly attractive for decentralized and modular food production in remote or space-constrained locations.

Indoor plant factories account for approximately 14%, or USD 12.2 billion, supported by high-value crop production and pharmaceutical-grade cultivation environments.

By Crop

Leafy greens dominate the crop segmentation, accounting for approximately 38% of market value, or USD 33.1 billion in 2024. Their short growth cycles, high yield per square meter, and strong urban demand make them ideally suited for controlled environments.

Herbs and microgreens together represent around 22%, or USD 19.2 billion, driven by premium pricing and foodservice demand.

Tomatoes and berries account for approximately 19%, or USD 16.6 billion, benefiting from greenhouse and vertical farm expansion.

Mushrooms represent about 11%, or USD 9.6 billion, supported by their natural compatibility with controlled environments.

According to DataM Intelligence analysis, leafy greens will remain the primary revenue driver, while fruit crops will deliver strong incremental growth as technology improves.

By Technique

Hydroponics is the most widely adopted technique, accounting for approximately 36% of total market value, or USD 31.4 billion in 2024. Its efficiency, scalability, and compatibility with multiple crops make it the backbone of most CEA operations.

LED lighting systems represent around 24%, or USD 20.9 billion, reflecting continuous investment in energy-efficient, spectrum-optimized lighting.

IoT and automation account for approximately 18%, or USD 15.7 billion, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and labor optimization.

Aeroponics contributes about 12%, or USD 10.5 billion, particularly in high-density vertical farming.

According to DataM Intelligence analysis, automation-driven techniques will gain increasing importance as labor costs and scale requirements rise.

By End User

Commercial agriculture dominates the market, accounting for approximately 52% of global value, or USD 45.3 billion in 2024.
Large-scale operators are investing in CEA to stabilize supply, improve margins, and meet retailer sustainability requirements.

Urban farming represents around 26%, or USD 22.7 billion, driven by city-based production models and retail partnerships.

Community-supported agriculture (CSA) accounts for approximately 14%, or USD 12.2 billion, reflecting localized food systems and consumer engagement.

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Regional Analysis

United States

The United States is the largest CEA market globally, accounting for approximately 37% of global revenue, or USD 32.3 billion in 2024.

Key Drivers:

• Strong investment in ag-tech and automation
• High urban demand for fresh produce
• Retail partnerships and private-label growth
• Water scarcity concerns in key agricultural regions

By 2032, the U.S. CEA market is expected to exceed USD 95 billion, maintaining leadership in technology adoption and scale.

Europe

Europe accounts for approximately 30% of global market value, supported by sustainability mandates, energy-efficient greenhouse systems, and strong consumer demand for local produce.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Hydrofarm Inc., Illumitex, Virgo Technologies Inc., Heliospectra AB, Green Automation Group Oy, Kryzen Biotech, Agroz Group, Cultiveat, Boom Grow Farms, Gotham Greens, and others.

Hydrofarm Inc.

Hydrofarm is a prominent supplier of controlled environment agriculture inputs, supporting commercial indoor growers with hydroponic systems, grow lighting, climate control, nutrients, and cultivation accessories. The company plays a key enabling role in scaling indoor and vertical farming operations across North America.

Illumitex

Illumitex has been recognized for its horticulture-focused LED lighting technologies designed to enhance plant growth in indoor and controlled environments. Its solutions have supported vertical farms and greenhouse growers by optimizing light spectrum and energy efficiency across global markets.

Virgo Technologies Inc.

Virgo Technologies operates in the controlled environment and vertical agriculture space, focusing on sustainable indoor farming systems. The company supports modern agricultural practices in Canada, addressing yield stability and resource efficiency through CEA-based approaches.

Heliospectra AB

Heliospectra AB is a specialist in intelligent LED lighting and light control systems for greenhouses and controlled environments. Its advanced, data-driven lighting solutions help growers optimize crop quality, energy use, and operational efficiency, with a strong presence in Europe and expanding global reach.

Green Automation Group Oy

Green Automation Group delivers highly automated hydroponic greenhouse solutions, particularly for large-scale leafy green production. The company enables commercial growers to achieve consistent yields, reduced labor dependency, and efficient operations through advanced automation technologies.

What will define the Market by 2031–2032

By 2031, the controlled environment agriculture market will approach USD 245 billion, driven by:

• Increasing climate-resilient food production
• Expansion of vertical and indoor farming
• Greater automation and AI-driven crop management
• Rising urban and peri-urban demand

According to DataM Intelligence analysis:

• Greenhouses will remain the largest facility type
• Leafy greens will continue to dominate crop demand
• Hydroponics and automation will anchor technology adoption
• The U.S. will retain the largest regional share

By 2032, CEA will be recognized as essential infrastructure for sustainable, resilient, and scalable food systems.

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Executive Takeaway

For agribusiness leaders, investors, and policymakers, controlled environment agriculture represents a high-growth, technology-enabled solution to global food system challenges.

• Integrate automation and data-driven cultivation
• Optimize energy and water efficiency
• Align production with urban and retail demand
• Scale sustainably while controlling operational costs

Related Report:

1. Smart Greenhouse Market Set to 10.1% CAGR Through 2031, Driven by IoT-Enabled Precision Agriculture: DataM Intelligence.
2. Horticultural Greenhouse Market Set to Expand at a Robust 17.2% CAGR Through 2031 Amid Rising Demand for Controlled-Environment Farming – DataM Intelligence.
3. Regenerative Agriculture Market Poised for Explosive Growth at an 18.2% CAGR to Reach USD 48.1 Billion by 2032 – DataM Intelligence.
4. Climate-Resilient Agriculture Market to Reach USD 61.50 Billion by 2032, Expanding at an 11.23% CAGR – DataM Intelligence.
5. AI in Agriculture Market to Skyrocket from USD 2.57 Billion in 2024 to USD 15.90 Billion by 2032 with a 25.60% CAGR – DataM Intelligence.

About DataM Intelligence

DataM Intelligence is a renowned provider of market research, delivering deep insights through pricing analysis, market share breakdowns, and competitive intelligence. The company specializes in strategic reports that guide businesses in high-growth sectors such as nutraceuticals and AI-driven health innovations.

To find out more, visit https://www.datamintelligence.com/ or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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KITCHENER, ON, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) (the “Company”, or “Canadian Solar”) today announced the pricing of its previously announced offering of US$200 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Notes were offered in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Company has granted the initial purchasers in the offering an option to purchase, for settlement within a period of 13 calendar days from, and including, the date the Notes are first issued, up to an additional US$30 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Company expects to close the offering of the Notes on or about January 13, 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

The Company estimates that net proceeds from the offering will be approximately US$194.6 million (or approximately US$223.9 million if the initial purchasers exercise in full their option to purchase additional Notes), after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. The Company plans to use the net proceeds from the offering for investments in U.S. manufacturing, and in the value chain supporting battery energy storage and solar power solutions, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes.

When issued, the Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company and will accrue interest at a rate of 3.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on July 15, 2026. The Notes will mature on January 15, 2031, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date.

Holders of the Notes may convert all or part of their Notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the third business day immediately preceding the maturity date. Upon conversion, the Company will deliver to such converting holders, a number of the Company’s common shares equal to the applicable conversion rate as of the relevant conversion date, together with a cash payment in lieu of any fractional share. The initial conversion rate of the Notes is 36.1916 common shares of the Company per US$1,000 principal amount of Notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately US$27.63 per common share. The initial conversion price represents a premium of approximately 42.5% over the last reported sale price on the NASDAQ Global Select Market of US$19.39 per common share of the Company on January 8, 2026. The conversion rate and conversion price for the Notes will be subject to adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events.

On or after January 22, 2029, the Company may redeem for cash all or part of the Notes, at its option, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common shares has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect on each of at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately prior to the date the Company provides notice of redemption. In addition, the Notes will be redeemable, in whole and not in part, at the Company’s option at any time following the occurrence of certain tax related events. The redemption price in the case of a tax redemption or an optional redemption will be equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the related redemption date.

Holders of the Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or part of their Notes in cash in the event of certain fundamental changes. The repurchase price will equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.

The Notes and the common shares deliverable upon conversion of the Notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or any securities laws of any other place and may not be offered or sold absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

Canadian Solar is one of the world’s largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, the Company is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules; provider of solar energy and battery energy storage solutions; and developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects. Over the past 24 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered nearly 170 GW of premium-quality, solar photovoltaic modules to customers across the world. Through its subsidiary e-STORAGE, Canadian Solar has shipped over 16 GWh of battery energy storage solutions to global markets as of September 30, 2025, boasting a $3.1 billion contracted backlog as of October 31, 2025. Since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected approximately 12 GWp of solar power projects and 6 GWh of battery energy storage projects globally. Its geographically diversified project development pipeline includes 25 GWp of solar and 81 GWh of battery energy storage capacity in various stages of development. Canadian Solar has been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected consummation of the Notes offering and the terms of the Notes, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are made under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by such terms as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “future”, “ongoing”, “continue”, “intend”, “plan”, “potential”, “prospect”, “guidance”, “believe”, “estimate”, “is/are likely to” or similar expressions, the negative of these terms, or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, our expectations regarding global electricity demand and the adoption of solar and battery energy storage technologies; our growth strategies, future business performance, and financial condition; our transition to a long-term owner and operator of clean energy assets and expansion of project pipelines; our ability to monetize project portfolios, manage supply chain fluctuations, and respond to economic factors such as inflation and interest rates; our outlook on government incentives, trade measures, regulatory developments, and geopolitical risks; our expectations for project timelines, costs, and returns; competitive dynamics in solar and storage markets; our ability to execute supply chain, manufacturing, and operational initiatives; access to capital, debt obligations, and covenant compliance; relationships with key suppliers and customers; technological advancement and product quality; and risks related to intellectual property, litigation, and compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations. Other risks were described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F filed on April 30, 2025. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today’s date, unless otherwise stated, and Canadian Solar undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

CANADIAN SOLAR INC. INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT 
Wina Huang
Investor Relations
Canadian Solar Inc.
investor@canadiansolar.com

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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (“GreenPower” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced that it has received credit approval from CIBC for $5 million in financing facilities, comprised of a $3 million revolving line of credit and a $2 million term loan with a three year term. Additionally, the Company has received credit approval from CIBC to enter into a letter of credit of $450,000, secured by cash collateral, and a letter of credit facility of up to $2.5 million, which is subject to approval from another financial institution. GreenPower’s transaction with CIBC is subject to finalizing documentation, as well as satisfaction of all closing conditions, and all parties are actively working towards a timely completion. In addition, GreenPower has announced that it has closed $5 million in term loans from two family offices, which have provided personal joint and several guarantees in support of these credit facilities. A portion of the net proceeds from the financings will be used to repay and close the Company’s existing operating line of credit, with the remainder used for general corporate purposes. These transactions represent an important step in the recapitalization of the Company and will allow GreenPower to accelerate production of all-electric vehicles to fulfil existing customer orders.

The Company has agreed to issue 3,205,128 non-transferable share purchase warrants (each, a “Loan Bonus Warrant”) to one of the family offices. Each Loan Bonus Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one common share of the Company (each, a “Share”) at an exercise price of US$0.78 per Share for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the closing date of the Loan. In addition, the Company has agreed to issue to one of the family offices an aggregate of 641,025 Shares (each a “Loan Bonus Share”). The family offices are each considered to be a “related party” within the meaning of Multilateral Instrument 61-101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions (“MI 61-101”) and each of the loans with the family offices and issuance of Loan Bonus Warrants and Loan Bonus Shares, as applicable, is considered to be a “related party transaction” within the meaning of MI 61-101 but each is exempt from the formal valuation requirement and minority approval requirements of MI 61-101 by virtue of the exemptions contained in Sections 5.5(g) and 5.7(e) of MI 61-101.

All securities issued in connection with the loans with the family offices will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months plus a day from the closing of the loan in accordance with applicable securities legislation.

For further information contact:

Fraser Atkinson, CEO
(604) 220-8048

Brendan Riley, President
(510) 910-3377

Michael Sieffert, CFO
(604) 563-4144

About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van and a cab and chassis.  GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. For further information go to www.greenpowermotor.com

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, GreenPower’s business and operations and the environment in which it operates, which are based on GreenPower’s estimates, forecasts and projections. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements include statements regarding: that the Company will finalize and execute the documentation for the financing facilities and the standby letter of credit facilities and that GreenPower will accelerate production of all-electric vehicles to fulfil existing customer orders.   You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable and reflect expectations of future developments and other factors which management believes to be reasonable and relevant, the Company can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company has applied several material assumptions, including without limitation, that market fundamentals will support the viability of zero emission vehicles, the availability of all government awards and incentives, the availability of financing necessary for its continued operations, the availability of expertise required for the Company to carry out its planned future activities and product developments, the availability of and the ability to retain and attract qualified personnel, and the ability to maintain and strengthen its strategic partnerships in the industry. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, including, among other things: the impact of macroeconomic uncertainties and market volatility; the Company’s financial performance, including expectations regarding its results of operations and the assumptions underlying such expectations, and ability to achieve and sustain revenues and achieve profitability; the Company’s ability to attract and retain customers; the Company’s ability to comply with modified or new industry standards, laws and regulations applying to its business, and increased costs associated with regulatory compliance. Forward-looking statements represent the management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date such statements are made.  Readers should also refer to the risk disclosures outlined in the Company’s disclosure documents filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov and SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and Canada.

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NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GameChange Solar (GCS), a leading global supplier of single axis solar trackers announced the release of an updated version of its white paper “Reliable Hail Mitigation: Technical and Economic Optimization for Solar Trackers”. The white paper provides a comprehensive overview of hail mitigation, including discussions on appropriate triggers for hail stow, hail stow tilt angles, wind coincident with hail, and a case study identifying the lowest LCOE based on different hail mitigation approaches.

The updated edition incorporates the results of a new study by CPP Wind Engineering Consultants regarding wind direction during hail events. The CPP study, which is summarized in the memo “Wind directionality during hail events” analyzes the wind direction within +/- 30 minutes of 137 hail events at a site in East Texas, USA and 48 hail events at a separate site in Queensland, Australia. CPP calculated that the vast majority of storms with hail, 75% or more, produce winds from both east as well as west sectors. The study concluded: “The storm direction of travel or the wind direction at ground level prior to the onset of hail are not reliable predictors of the hail direction as conditions change rapidly.”

Based on this analysis, GameChange recommends that owners purchase trackers that are designed for wind loads acting on both the front face and rear side of the module. Furthermore, owners and insurers cannot assume that the modules are always facing away from the wind during a hail event, even for trackers that are able to stow to either the east or west on a storm-by-storm basis.

“We have a concern that some tracker OEMs in the industry are encouraging solar asset owners to put too much emphasis on the direction a tracker stows during a hail event,” explains Scott Van Pelt, Chief Engineer at GameChange. “Our understanding, based on conversations with CPP and multiple insurers, is that it is far more important that the tracker be rotated to a steep tilt angle of at least 60 degrees and that the system be regularly tested to ensure the trackers reliably rotate to stow when there is a chance of hail in the forecast.”

The white paper is available upon request from GameChange’s website and was discussed at the Solar Insights event hosted by GameChange Solar in New York City last month.

About GameChange Solar

GameChange is one of the top three global providers of solar tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. We have delivered over 53 GW of solar tracker and fixed tilt systems that combine fast installation, bankable quality, and unbeatable value through superior engineering, innovative design and software, and high-volume manufacturing. Our products enable solar panels at power plants to follow the sun’s movement across the sky, optimizing plant performance while protecting the array from damaging weather conditions.

For more information, visit www.gamechangesolar.com

Contact: 
Lisa Andrews
Director of Marketing
GameChange Solar
lisa.andrews@gamechangesolar.com

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NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GameChange Solar (GCS), a leading global supplier of single axis solar trackers announced the release of an updated version of its white paper “Reliable Hail Mitigation: Technical and Economic Optimization for Solar Trackers”. The white paper provides a comprehensive overview of hail mitigation, including discussions on appropriate triggers for hail stow, hail stow tilt angles, wind coincident with hail, and a case study identifying the lowest LCOE based on different hail mitigation approaches.

The updated edition incorporates the results of a new study by CPP Wind Engineering Consultants regarding wind direction during hail events. The CPP study, which is summarized in the memo “Wind directionality during hail events” analyzes the wind direction within +/- 30 minutes of 137 hail events at a site in East Texas, USA and 48 hail events at a separate site in Queensland, Australia. CPP calculated that the vast majority of storms with hail, 75% or more, produce winds from both east as well as west sectors. The study concluded: “The storm direction of travel or the wind direction at ground level prior to the onset of hail are not reliable predictors of the hail direction as conditions change rapidly.”

Based on this analysis, GameChange recommends that owners purchase trackers that are designed for wind loads acting on both the front face and rear side of the module. Furthermore, owners and insurers cannot assume that the modules are always facing away from the wind during a hail event, even for trackers that are able to stow to either the east or west on a storm-by-storm basis.

“We have a concern that some tracker OEMs in the industry are encouraging solar asset owners to put too much emphasis on the direction a tracker stows during a hail event,” explains Scott Van Pelt, Chief Engineer at GameChange. “Our understanding, based on conversations with CPP and multiple insurers, is that it is far more important that the tracker be rotated to a steep tilt angle of at least 60 degrees and that the system be regularly tested to ensure the trackers reliably rotate to stow when there is a chance of hail in the forecast.”

The white paper is available upon request from GameChange’s website and was discussed at the Solar Insights event hosted by GameChange Solar in New York City last month.

About GameChange Solar

GameChange is one of the top three global providers of solar tracker solutions used in utility-scale and ground-mounted distributed generation solar projects around the world. We have delivered over 53 GW of solar tracker and fixed tilt systems that combine fast installation, bankable quality, and unbeatable value through superior engineering, innovative design and software, and high-volume manufacturing. Our products enable solar panels at power plants to follow the sun’s movement across the sky, optimizing plant performance while protecting the array from damaging weather conditions.

For more information, visit www.gamechangesolar.com

Contact: 
Lisa Andrews
Director of Marketing
GameChange Solar
lisa.andrews@gamechangesolar.com

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WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ClarkDietrich, North America’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing and accessories, has launched a new digital tool to quickly estimate the embodied carbon of structural and non-structural steel-framed walls. The Embodied Carbon Calculator (ECC), available for free on ClarkDietrich’s website, helps architects, specifiers and contractors understand the carbon impact of their steel framing choices and evaluate options such as standard versus low embodied carbon (LEC) steel to support lower-impact building designs.

“When we launched our line of LEC steel framing last year, we heard from building teams across the country who were excited to be able to better meet their projects’ carbon reduction goals. With this calculator, it’s now easier and more accessible than ever for sustainability-focused teams to quickly evaluate those reduction goals against the types of framing available (LEC vs. standard), and make purchasing decisions based on third-party certified EPD data,” said Adam Shoemaker, business development director for ClarkDietrich.

Users enter wall dimensions and framing details (stud spacing, size, bracing, track and more) to calculate total steel weight, and the calculator instantly converts the weight into embodied carbon (Global Warming Potential, GWP) and shows the embodied carbon reductions between standard framing and LEC framing, measured in kilograms CO₂e per metric ton of steel and in percent savings.

The tool also provides comparative facts to help contextualize the carbon savings. For instance, 100,000 kg of CO₂e is the equivalent of over 11,000 gallons of gasoline used. These equivalency statistics, leveraging data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, help architects and building owners share the impact of their green building solutions in a way that relates to everyday life.

The Embodied Carbon Calculator is part of ClarkDietrich’s comprehensive iTools program. Visit itools.clarkdietrich.com to start calculating your reduction in embodied carbon.

About ClarkDietrich^®
ClarkDietrich^® is the leading manufacturer of a full line of drywall studs and accessories, structural studs and joists, metal lath and accessories, shaft wall studs and track, interior and exterior finishing products, and connectors and accessories for commercial and residential construction. Quality manufacturing, a full-line offering, national distribution, engineering services and responsive customer service position ClarkDietrich as the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing in North America. Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems is a 75/25 joint venture with Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) and Worthington Enterprises, Inc. For more information, visit www.clarkdietrich.com.

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Pink Fund marks its 20^th anniversary with a $1-million estate gift and plans for a year-long anniversary celebration.

BINGHAM FARMS, Mich., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pink Fund, a national nonprofit providing financial assistance to breast cancer patients in active treatment, proudly announced the start of its 20^th anniversary with a transformational $1 million estate gift from the Helen “Misty” Tyree Trust. The gift brings Pink Fund’s endowment balance to over $1 million for the first time in organization history.

Co-founded in 2006 by breast cancer survivor Molly MacDonald and her husband Tom Pettit, Pink Fund helps patients meet critical expenses for housing, transportation, utilities, and insurance premiums, allowing them to focus on healing rather than financial strain. Over the past two decades, Pink Fund has distributed more than $10 million in financial support to patients nationwide.

“This extraordinary estate gift from the Helen ‘Misty’ Tyree Trust marks a historic moment for Pink Fund,” said Molly MacDonald, co-founder and CEO. “Surpassing a $1 million endowment ensures long‑term sustainability and strengthens our ability to support patients for generations to come. As we celebrate 20 years and surpass $10 million distributed, we’re inviting our supporters, donors, and partners to be part of our next 20 in a more meaningful way. The need for financial support among patients is growing faster than ever, and every contribution helps sustain our mission and ensures that no patient has to choose between paying for treatment and keeping a roof over their head.”

The 20th anniversary will also be marked with a commemorative logo symbolizing both two decades of tangible assistance for breast cancer patients and the invaluable support from partners, donors and volunteers. It will be used throughout 2026 in all Pink Fund marketing and branding.

Throughout 2026, Pink Fund will commemorate its 20th anniversary with special events, storytelling campaigns, and opportunities for donors, partners, and survivors to reflect on two decades of impact and help shape the organization’s next chapter.

Those interested in partnering with Pink Fund or learning how to support its mission through giving, volunteering, or corporate engagement, are encouraged to contact tracey@thepinkfund.org.

To learn more about Pink Fund’s impact, endowment growth, and upcoming anniversary activities, visit www.pinkfund.org, subscribe to the monthly newsletter, or follow Pink Fund on social media at @ThePinkFund.

ABOUT PINK FUND
Pink Fund is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides education and financial support to help meet basic needs, decrease stress levels, and allow breast cancer patients in active treatment to focus on healing while improving survivorship outcomes. Founded in 2006, Pink Fund has provided more than $10 million in financial relief to breast cancer survivors. Give help or get help at PinkFund.org.

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Celebrity Chefs, Bay Area Culinary Stars, NFL Greats, and Presenting Sponsor PepsiCo Team Up for GENYOUth’s Mission to Tackle Youth Food Insecurity

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Get ready for an unforgettable culinary and gridiron adventure that scores big for students in need! Taste of the NFL returns to the Bay Area with an extraordinary fusion of world-class cuisine, gridiron greats, and purposeful giving – all dedicated to GENYOUth’s critical work to help end student hunger and foster nutrition security nationwide.

Presented by PepsiCo, this landmark event transforms Super Bowl LX Weekend into an opportunity for impact. Food and football fans are invited to join Taste of the NFL on February 7, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST at The Hibernia in San Francisco for an evening where every bite fuels a brighter future for children across America. Tickets are available now at www.TasteoftheNFL.com or via Ticketmaster.

San Francisco’s reputation as a global food capital takes center stage as Taste of the NFL showcases the region’s extraordinary culinary diversity. Event hosts Chefs Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Lasheeda Perry, Mark Bucher, and Sayat and Laura Ozyilmaz – along with special guest chefs Cat Cora and Tyler Florence – lead a powerhouse roster of over 20 acclaimed national and local chefs whose artistry has defined dining in the Bay Area and across the country. Featured restaurants include Abacá, Al Pastor Papi, Café Sebastian, Cocobreeze, Dalida, Doppio Zero, Eylan, Maria Isabel, Meski, Miller & Lux, Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement, Nopa, Parche, Shoji, 7 Adams, Reem’s California, Señor Sisig, Stateline Road Smokehouse, Tarts de Feybesse, and Willi’s Seafood. The Sonoma County Winegrowers will uncork the locally sourced flavors of nearby wine country, offering curated tastings and expert pairings that showcase the region’s world-class vintages.

PepsiCo brings additional culinary firepower with Chef Steven Dominguez, Associate Research Chef and Culinary Lead, and Chef Wiley E. Bates III, PepsiCo Culinary Senior Principal Scientist, alongside celebrated talents including Chef Eric Adjepong – the Ghanaian-American culinary trailblazer and PepsiCo Foods Culinary Advisory Board member known for championing West African cuisine’s profound influence on American food culture.

Showcasing the distinct flavors and vibrant diversity of the Bay Area’s own culinary community, Chef Antonio Inguscio of Doppio Zero, and Chef Miguel Escobedo of Al Pastor Papi, as well as Founder/CEO Evan Kidera and Gil Payumo of Señor Sisig, will each present their signature dishes. In addition to the PepsiCo Foundation’s support for GENYOUth’s End Student Hunger grants, the Foundation will award community impact grants to local nonprofit organizations working to combat food insecurity in the Bay Area, informed by the chefs’ deep community ties and shared commitment to giving back. The effort is part of PepsiCo’s longstanding focus on driving tangible impact in the places where its employees and customers live and work, and the PepsiCo Foundation’s work to expand access to nutritious food, helping build a future where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Additional culinary artisans from partners including Doritos, Frito-Lay, Quaker Oats Tostitos, Hellmann’s, Peet’s Coffee, Lifeway, and See’s Candies will round out this spectacular gastronomic lineup. More than 30 NFL Legends will bring gridiron star power to the evening, including Doug Flutie, Kyle Rudolph, Bryant Young, and Mark “Mighty Mouse” McMillian (pulling double duty as both NFL great and chef representing Grillin’ McMillian).

Beyond the culinary experience, guests will enjoy exclusive autograph sessions with NFL legends and greats, plus thrilling auction opportunities featuring Super Bowl LX tickets and coveted sports memorabilia. Each attendee will receive special Taste of the NFL gift bags courtesy of Lay’s and a commemorative football for player and chef autographs, presented by NFL Extra Points Visa® Credit Card, while a distinctive fundraising “lunchbox” wall will offer another way to support the cause. Plus, all guests will have the opportunity for a unique San Francisco Trolley car photo opportunity hosted by Rice-A-Roni.

The Guests’ Choice program, presented by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, invites attendees to vote for their favorite dish from Taste of the NFL restaurant chefs – with the winning chef taking home $500. The Doug Flutie Band headlines the evening’s entertainment, with surprise performances throughout the night, and Extra Food, a local Bay Area food bank, will support food recovery efforts.

Every element of Taste of the NFL drives support for GENYOUth’s unwavering commitment to eliminating food insecurity among America’s students. Net proceeds increase access to healthy school meals by providing essential meal equipment packages to K-12 school nutrition programs serving at-risk youth throughout the Bay Area and all 32 NFL Club markets across the country.

Steven Williams, Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman, PepsiCo, said: “PepsiCo is proud of our continued partnership with GENYOUth through Taste of the NFL, an event that demonstrates how we turn purpose into meaningful action. Through this program and the work of the PepsiCo Foundation, we can help ensure that students have consistent access to nutritious meals and the resources they need to thrive. We are honored to stand alongside GENYOUth in the fight against food insecurity and to help every child reach their full potential.”

Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D., CEO of GENYOUth, emphasized the urgency: “When one in five American children doesn’t know where their next meal will come from, we cannot afford to wait. Schools serve as nutritional lifelines for 30 million students nationwide, providing healthy meals including milk, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. Our partners – especially the NFL and mission-aligned supporters like PepsiCo – recognize that school meal programs can transform lives. Together, we’re working to ensure the only hunger a child experiences is the hunger to learn.”

“Taste of the NFL is one of the most exciting traditions of Super Bowl weekend, bringing together the best of football and food for a purpose that truly matters,” said Peter O’Reilly, NFL EVP of Events, International and Club Business. “As we celebrate Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area, a region known for its incredible culinary scene, we’re proud to unite fans, chefs, and NFL Legends to make a lasting impact off the field. By leveraging our biggest moment of the year, we’re helping advance GENYOUth’s mission to ensure youth have access to the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive.” 

“We are so proud to partner with GENYOUth, said Culinary Institute of America President Michiel Bakker. “Today’s chefs are called on to do much more than cook. They are called to be conscious culinary leaders – to lead with empathy and to care for their communities. CIA faculty, students, and alumni embody those qualities both in and outside the kitchen, and we are honored to have several of them participate in Taste of the NFL and help further stem the tide of food insecurity in children.”

Taste of the NFL is supported by the NFL, presenting sponsor PepsiCo, Rice-A-Roni, Lay’s, and GENYOUth End Student Hunger partners including Cintas, Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation, Bread Financial, NFL Extra Points Visa® Credit Card, PNC Bank, Hellmann’s, Best Foods, Peet’s Coffee, Lifeway Kefir, Charles Woodson’s Intercept Wines, the Bay Area Host Committee, Sonoma County Winegrowers, FARE, Culinary Institute of America (CIA), National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), FEED, San Francisco Chronicle, NBC Bay Area, Area De La Bahia, NBC Sports, and Yelp.

¹ PG&E support is completely funded by PG&E shareholders and not customers.

About Super Schools

GENYOUth’s Super Schools initiative, a Bay Area lead-up initiative to Taste of the NFL, transforms high-need Bay Area and California schools by delivering comprehensive school meal equipment packages and NFL FLAG-In-School kits that strengthen nutrition security and physical activity opportunities for students. Collaborating partners include the Bay Area Host Committee, San Francisco 49ers and Dairy Council of California, plus corporate champions including Amazon Access, Domino’s Smart Slice, the NFL Foundation, Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation, and the PepsiCo Foundation, Super Schools will generate access to 9.0 million school meals annually while expanding daily physical activity for over 33,000 students across the Bay Area.

Taste of the NFL and GENYOUth: 35 Years of Tackling Hunger

Since Wayne Kostroski founded Taste of the NFL in 1992, this event has spent 35 years building awareness and raising critical funds to combat hunger and food insecurity in Super Bowl host cities and across all 32 NFL Club markets, uniting America’s finest chefs with the league’s greatest players. GENYOUth proudly enters its fifth year as the event’s charitable beneficiary. Last year’s Taste of the NFL in New Orleans generated $2.2 million in collective impact, delivering 146 million school meals to food-insecure students nationwide.

Andrew Zimmern, Emmy Award-winning TV personality, chef, author, Taste of the NFL culinary host, and Goodwill Ambassador for the UN World Food Program, said: “For two decades, I’ve witnessed Taste of the NFL bring together extraordinary people around a simple truth: no child should go hungry. Nutrition equity drives my work every single day, and GENYOUth stands at the forefront of this fight. Join us in San Francisco to enjoy Super Bowl LX weekend’s finest cuisine while supporting a cause that changes lives. Every ticket, every bite, every moment matters.”

Patty Hubbard, Chief Marketing Officer, Bay Area Host Committee, added: “GENYOUth exemplifies the type of partnership that creates lasting value for our region. As we prepare to welcome the world for Super Bowl LX, initiatives like Super Schools and Taste of the NFL demonstrate our commitment to meaningful community investment. We’re not just hosting an event—we’re equipping Bay Area schools with tools their students need to succeed long after the final whistle blows.”

PepsiCo’s Support of GENYOUth’s Mission to End Student Hunger

PepsiCo has been an essential ally in GENYOUth’s mission to help ensure all children receive proper nutrition and physical activity opportunities. Since 2011, PepsiCo’s total contributions of $12.64 million have benefited more than 3,300 schools, positively impacting over 2 million students and generating access to over 520 million school meals.

These investments in partnership with GENYOUth have funded Quaker Oats breakfast equipment grants, launched the Spanish-language Fuel Up to Play 60 en Español program, expanded Grab and Go breakfast initiatives through PepsiCo’s Move for Good program, and advanced the PepsiCo Foundation’s Food for Good Program to help build more equitable food systems in which communities have more food security and access to nutritious meals.

In 2025 and leading into 2026, PepsiCo invested nearly $3 million supporting GENYOUth’s Taste of the NFL event, Super School Meals initiative, and broader End Student Hunger and physical activity efforts—enabling access to more than 50 million school meals nationwide. In Super Bowl LX’s Bay Area host market, 33,000 students are expected to benefit from increased access to over 8.9 million meals.

About GENYOUth
GENYOUth is a 501c3 national nonprofit dedicated to helping school children thrive by living a well-nourished and physically active life. A catalyst for youth health and wellness, GENYOUth has supported over 77,000 U.S. schools to equip them with the resources needed to ensure millions of children have equitable access to nutrition and physical activity. As part of the Action for Healthy Kids Network, GENYOUth convenes a network of private and public partners, including Fortune 100 companies and foundations, to ensure all children are nourished and active to be their best selves. Committed to ending student hunger and promoting physical activity, GENYOUth provides grants that increase access to healthy school meals for food insecure students and empower kids to develop lifelong healthy habits through movement and activity. GENYOUth is the official charitable partner of Taste of the NFL, a purpose-driven Super Bowl culinary experience, and Taste of the Draft, both of which raise awareness and generate funds to fight hunger and food insecurity. To learn more and support GENYOUth, visit www.GENYOUthnow.org and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About the National Football League
The National Football League is America’s most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Founded in 1920, the NFL developed the model for the successful modern sports league, including national and international distribution, extensive revenue sharing, competitive excellence, and strong franchises across the country.

About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated nearly $92 billion in net revenue in 2024, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on X (Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn PepsiCo.

About PepsiCo Foundation
The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, invests in the essential elements of a sustainable food system with a mission to support thriving communities. Working with non-profits and experts around the globe, we’re focused on helping communities obtain access to food security, safe water and workforce development opportunities. We strive for tangible impact in the places where we live and work — collaborating with industry peers, local and international organizations, and our employees to affect large-scale change on the issues that matter to us and are of global importance. Learn more at www.pepsicofoundation.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.

Taste of the NFL Super Bowl Bay Area Advisory Committee 
Chefs Sayat and Laura Ozyilmaz, Dalida
Patty Hubbard, Bay Area Host Committee  
Michiel Bakker, Culinary Institute of America
Becca Prowda, Office of the Governor
Bryant Young, San Francisco 49ers Legend
Justin Prettyman, San Francisco 49ers Foundation
Juan Maio, NBC Universal Bay Area
Megan Schoettmer, PNC Bank
Emily Smith, San Francisco Chronicle
Laura Cubillos, Bright Fork
Christy Delisle, Culinary Kickoff
Michelle Magat, La Cocina

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At CES 2026, global energy pioneer BLUETTI convened a landmark industry panel titled “Clean Energy for All,” examining the intersection of semiconductor engineering, material science, and environmental advocacy. The discussion brought together voices from Texas Instruments, Covestro, Leave No Trace, alongside veteran energy journalists to examine how clean energy can become more sustainable and accessible to a global audience.

Responsible Innovation: Balancing Performance and Planet

The panel first addressed “Responsible Innovation,” exploring how next-generation energy solutions must integrate performance with sustainability at every level. This was demonstrated through BLUETTI’s technical work with Texas Instruments and Covestro, focusing on the synergy between advanced power management and circular material science.

Internal Architecture: Henrik Mannesson, General Manager of Energy Infrastructure at Texas Instruments, a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for various markets, highlighted how semiconductor innovations transform energy storage systems. The award-winning Apex 300 home battery backup leverages TI’s C2000™ real-time microcontroller technology with BLUETTI’s proprietary optimization to achieve industry-leading AC idle power consumption of just 20W. This technical foundation enables BLUETTI’s latest lineup to reach energy conversion efficiency up to 95%, setting a gold standard for minimizing wasted power.

External Materials: Complementing these internal gains, Eric Saks of Covestro introduced the Bio-based Elite 100 V2 portable power station. This unit is the first in portable power to use bio-circular plastics. Technical specifications confirm that the material meets UL94 V-0 flame retardancy and 10-year durability standards while reducing carbon emissions by 25% during the production phase. These material choices are part of a broader framework that has seen BLUETTI facilitate a reduction of 131,030 tons of CO2 equivalent since 2023.

Innovate for All: Enabling More Diverse Lifestyles

The discussion then shifted to the “All” in “Clean Energy for All,” highlighting how technology must adapt to increasingly mobile and diverse lifestyles.

Dean Ronzoni of Leave No Trace shared how BLUETTI’s portable power stations and portable solar panels supported its traveling teams across 37,968 miles and 174 educational events in 2025. This collaboration proves that clean energy is a vital tool for responsible outdoor recreation, integrating sustainability into the heart of the outdoor community.

Adding an industry perspective, pv magazine editor Tristan Rayner highlighted a transition toward “lifestyle energy,” noting that storage is evolving beyond backup security into mobility—a shift enabled by seamless, innovative solutions like the Charger 2 on display at CES 2026.

“Beyond mainstream scenarios, meeting extreme-environment needs is central to our mission,” added Illia Zahnitko, BLUETTI’s spokesperson. “Our Pioneer Na sodium-ion portable power station works safely down to -25°C and reduces reliance on critical lithium minerals. We remain committed to innovation that serves environmental responsibility.”

Panel Insights   

Texas Instruments – Henrik Mannesson, GM, Energy Infrastructure
“Semiconductors are the unseen enablers of sustainable energy transformation. TI’s C2000™ microcontrollers and battery management technologies power energy storage systems like BLUETTI’s, making clean energy more efficient, reliable, and seamlessly integrated into everyday life.”

Covestro – Eric Saks, Marketing Manager, Americas
“Our Bayblend® RE polycarbonate, with 25% bio-circular content, empowers BLUETTI’s Elite 100 V2 to deliver breakthrough performance. This ‘Material Effect’ proves that premium, sustainable materials are essential to achieving both high-level engineering and environmental goals.”

Leave No Trace – Dean Ronzoni, Director of Corporate Development
“As someone who works every day to protect the places we love, I see firsthand how technology can either increase impact or help reduce it. When clean, portable energy is paired with responsible behavior, it can become a powerful tool for stewardship.”

pv magazine Editor & Expert Energy Journalist – Tristan Rayner
“We’re witnessing a transition in energy storage as it spreads throughout the home, and in mobility options as well. It’s clearly a shift from backup security to more lifestyle energy. I’m excited to keep up with the innovations within the sector, as we see on display at CES 2026.”

Accessible to All: Empowering More People 

On the “Clean Energy for All” initiative, Illia Zahnitko noted that BLUETTI systems have generated 7.07 GWh of solar power since 2022. This impact is paired with social commitment; in 2025, deploying 1,192 power units provided $290,000 in support for community resilience—metrics detailed in the newly released 2025 BLUETTI Social Impact Report.

In closing, panel moderator Chris Pereira, CEO of iMpact, remarked: “Technical specifications are only as valuable as the measurable results they generate. The best innovations are those that ensure the transition to sustainable energy empowers communities worldwide.

About BLUETTI

Founded in 2009, BLUETTI has developed into a technology pioneer in clean energy, empowering over 4 million users across 110+ countries with sustainable power solutions for home, outdoor, and professional use. 

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PR Specialist
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