Bimergen Advances Redbird 100 MW / 400 MWh Texas Battery Project with JDA Acceptance and Selection of Eos Z3™ Technology
Rhea-AI Summary
Bimergen Energy (NYSE: BESS) advanced its Redbird 100 MW / 400 MWh Texas battery project by gaining formal Joint Development Agreement (JDA) acceptance and selecting Eos Z3™ zinc-based technology. The four-hour system targets ERCOT, enabling milestone-based capital deployment and multi-hour grid services to support reliability and renewable integration.
Positive
- JDA acceptance authorizes milestone-based capital deployment
- 100 MW / 400 MWh four-hour design for multi-hour grid services
- Selected Eos Z3™ American-made zinc battery technology
- Targeted ERCOT market to support reliability and renewable integration
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- None.
News Market Reaction – BESS
On the day this news was published, BESS declined 8.79%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.7% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -34.3% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $1M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $11M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 7.9x the daily average, suggesting significant selling pressure.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Sector peers showed mixed moves: CLNV -24.14%, WNDW +44.95%, RROYF +1.4%, while other close peers were flat. Momentum scanner flagged no peers, suggesting this headline was more stock-specific than part of a broad Utilities - Renewable move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23 | Public offering close | Negative | -20.2% | Closed $13.6M public offering at $4.00 per unit with attached warrants. |
| Feb 20 | Offering pricing | Negative | -32.0% | Corrected release on pricing $13.6M offering and NYSE American listing terms. |
| Feb 19 | Offering pricing | Negative | -19.7% | Priced underwritten offering at $4.00 per unit for $13.6M gross proceeds. |
| Feb 17 | Uplist & offering | Negative | -25.2% | Announced anticipated NYSE American uplist with concurrent securities offering. |
| Feb 06 | Uplist & offering | Positive | +1.5% | Outlined earlier expected NYSE American listing with concurrent offering plan. |
Recent news has been dominated by uplisting and equity offerings, with four of five events followed by double‑digit percentage declines, indicating a pattern of weak post‑financing trading.
Over the past few months, Bimergen focused on uplisting to NYSE American and raising capital through underwritten offerings. Multiple S-1/A amendments and a 424B4 prospectus detailed pre‑revenue status, a large BESS and solar pipeline, tight liquidity, and planned use of proceeds for project development and working capital. News on pricing and closing of the $13.6 million public offering at $4.00 per unit around Feb 19–23, 2026 was followed by sharp share declines. Today’s Redbird project advancement fits the narrative of deploying this new capital into the BESS portfolio.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -8.8% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite operational progress would be consistent with recent patterns, where news around offerings and listings was followed by notable declines (four recent events saw double‑digit drops). With shares at $2.73, well below the $4.00 offering price and the 200‑day MA of $7.83, selling could reflect continued digestion of recent dilution and skepticism about converting the BESS pipeline into revenue‑generating assets.
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Newport Beach, CA, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bimergen Energy Corporation (NYSE American: BESS, BESS.WS), a U.S.-based independent power producer specializing in utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), today announced that its Redbird project, a 100 MW / 400 MWh battery energy storage system located in Texas, has been formally approved for participation under its Joint Development Agreement (JDA) and that the Company has selected Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: EOSE) Z3™ zinc-based battery technology for the project.
Participation under the Joint Development Agreement marks a significant advancement in Redbird’s development and authorizes the project to move forward with structured, milestone-based capital deployment. The selection of Eos’ American-made Z3™ technology further positions the project for execution as it advances toward commercial operations in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas “ERCOT” market.
The four-hour Redbird BESS is designed to deliver dispatchable storage capacity that enhances grid reliability, supports renewable integration, and provides critical services including energy shifting, capacity support, and ancillary services. As Texas continues to experience rapid load growth driven by economic expansion, population growth, data center development, and electrification trends, projects like Redbird represent essential infrastructure to maintain system stability.
“Redbird’s participation under our Joint Development Agreement, combined with the selection of Eos’ Z3™ technology, represents a defining step forward for Bimergen,” said Cole Johnson, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Bimergen Energy. “This project reflects our disciplined development approach and our commitment to deploying safe, reliable, multi-hour storage solutions that directly address Texas’ accelerating power demand.”
“We are excited to partner with Eos to execute this high-impact project,” said Bob Brilon, Co-Chief Executive Officer of Bimergen Energy. “With four hours of discharge capability and a structured capital framework in place, Redbird is positioned to deliver long-term value while strengthening grid resilience across ERCOT.”
“Projects like Redbird demonstrate the growing demand for dependable, American-made storage that enhances reliability,” said Nathan Kroeker, Chief Commercial Officer of Eos. “Eos’ Z3™ technology is engineered for safety, durability, and multi-hour performance, and we are proud to support Bimergen as it advances Redbird toward commercial operations.”
About Bimergen Energy Corporation
Bimergen Energy Corporation (NYSE American: BESS, BESS.WS) is a U.S.-based independent power provider specializing in the development, ownership, and operation of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS). Bimergen develops utility-scale and distributed storage projects designed to provide grid reliability, renewable integration, and flexible energy solutions. Bimergen manages the full project lifecycle, including site selection, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations. Its portfolio spans multiple power markets across the United States.
For more information about Bimergen Energy, please visit www.bimergen.com.
Forward Looking Statements
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