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RWE Commissions the 200-MW Stoneridge Solar Project in Texas

LCG, November 26, 2025--RWE announced today the commissioning of the Stoneridge Solar project, located in Milam County, Texas. The project capacity is 200 MW of solar power, plus a battery energy storage system (BESS) that provides 100 MW (200 MWh) of battery storage capacity. The BESS improves the supply of short-term, reliable, affordable electricity in ERCOT.

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Oklo and Siemens Energy Sign Agreement to Accelerate Power Conversion System for New SMR in Idaho

LCG, November 19, 2025--Oklo Inc. and Siemens Energy announced today that the parties have signed a binding contract for the design and delivery of the power conversion system for Oklo’s Aurora-INL (Idaho National Laboratory) nuclear small modular reactor (SMR). The agreement authorizes Siemens Energy to begin engineering and design work to expedite procurement of long-lead components and to initiate the manufacturing process for the power conversion system. Oklo’s expertise in advanced fission technology will be combined with Siemens Energy’s extensive industry experience with steam turbine and generator systems, with the ultimate goal of generating carbon-free, reliable electricity.

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Greenflash Infrastructure Closes Transaction for ERCOT's Largest Battery Storage Project Under Construction

LCG, October 7, 2025--Greenflash Infrastructure, L.P. ("Greenflash") today announced that it has successfully closed a hybrid tax capital and debt financing for Project Soho - a 400MW / 800MWh standalone battery storage project in Texas.

Greenflash states that Project Soho is the largest standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) currently under construction in Texas. The project, located south of Houston in Brazoria County, is ahead of schedule to energize in the first quarter of 2026. Greenflash expects to achieve commercial operations in the second quarter of 2026.

The co-Founder and Vice President of Texas-based Greenflash stated, "We designed this financing structure to be a scalable, repeatable template for our 5 GW near-term ERCOT pipeline."

The transaction included a preferred equity investment from funds managed by Wafra, Inc. and Acadia Infrastructure Capital, L.P. The preferred equity investment is structured to facilitate a tax credit sale to a leading U.S.-based insurance company.

In addition, the transaction included debt financing led by Deutsche Bank, which served as Coordinating Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas served as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and Depositary Bank.

Greenflash's co-Founder and Managing Partner stated, "Our team at Greenflash combined innovative hedging and financing with world-class execution to deliver a superior outcome, and we are thrilled to have achieved this important milestone so quickly at Greenflash."

"We are pleased to support Greenflash on their inaugural project financing," said Deutsche Bank's Head of Infrastructure & Energy Financing, Americas. "This transaction further strengthens the HIG/DB relationship and represents our continued commitment to finance well-positioned battery storage assets that improve grid reliability."

CRC-IB acted as financial advisor to Greenflash, with Troutman Pepper Locke serving as legal counsel. Latham & Watkins served as legal counsel to Deutsche Bank.
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