E-Power Inc. Secures Long-Term Contract with a Global Top-5 lithium-ion Battery Giant Company; Plans Joint 30,000-Tonne Anode Materials Plant in Indonesia
Rhea-AI Summary
E-Power Inc. (NASDAQ: EPOW) announced it has secured a long-term anode material supply contract with a Global Top-5 lithium-ion battery partner and reached strategic intent to co-invest in a 30,000-tonne per year anode materials plant in Indonesia.
The selection reflects E-Power’s competitive cost structure and product reliability and aims to localize production to support a resilient, low-carbon, cost-efficient supply chain for automotive and energy customers.
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- 30,000-tonne annual anode plant planned in Indonesia
- Secured long-term anode supply contract with a Global Top-5 battery partner
- Localised production to strengthen supply-chain resilience and cost efficiency
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- None.
News Market Reaction – EPOW
On the day this news was published, EPOW gained 27.41%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +24.1% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -11.4% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 23 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $9M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $42M at that time. Trading volume was very high at 3.2x the daily average, suggesting strong buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
EPOW’s setup before this news reflected mixed sector action: peers like CCTG were up 3.28%, while DFLI, FLUX, GWH, and OESX were down between roughly -5.96% and -11.27%. Momentum data also showed only one peer moving up and two down, supporting a stock-specific rather than broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12 | AI microgrid JV | Positive | -2.6% | MOU for U.S. microgrid JV targeting AI data center power solutions. |
| Feb 11 | Rebranding, AI focus | Positive | +11.2% | Corporate rebrand to E-Power and strategic shift to AI microgrid solutions. |
| Dec 15 | Anode supply order | Positive | -11.2% | Supply deal for <b>3,000 tons</b> anode materials worth <b>USD 11 million</b>. |
| Dec 10 | Telecom supply deal | Positive | +0.0% | Agreement for <b>246 tons</b> in Dec and <b>3,000 tons</b> annual forecast. |
| Dec 10 | Patent announcement | Positive | -3.8% | Patent for spherical hard carbon composite for low‑temperature batteries. |
Recent history shows frequent negative or flat next-day reactions to operationally positive news, with only the rebranding/AIDC strategy update drawing a clear positive move.
Over the last several months, EPOW has reported multiple operational and strategic milestones. These include telecom and UAV-related anode supply deals of 246 tons in Dec 2025 with an annual forecast of 3,000 tons, and a separate 3,000-ton order valued at USD 11 million. The company also highlighted proprietary hard carbon composite patents for low‑temperature batteries and, more recently, a rebrand to E-Power with a focus on AI data center microgrids and a U.S. JV. Today’s long-term contract and planned 30,000‑tonne plant extend this progression in large-scale anode partnerships.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +27.4% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the scale and strategic nature of this announcement. EPOW secured a long-term anode supply deal with a global top-5 battery maker and outlined a planned 30,000‑tonne Indonesian facility, extending prior supply wins and patent progress. Historically, many positive contracts saw muted or negative moves, so a strong upside response would reflect a reassessment of growth credibility rather than a routine reaction.
Key Terms
lithium-ion battery medical
anode material technical
energy storage technical
power battery technical
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DOVER, USA, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- E-Power Inc. (“E-Power”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) (NASDAQ: EPOW), a global provider of advanced energy materials, announced today that it has successfully secured a long-term anode material supply contract from a Global Top-5 lithium-ion Battery (including Energy Storage and Power Battery) Technology Leader (the "Partner"). Additionally, both parties have reached a strategic intent to co-invest in a 30,000-tonne annual capacity lithium-ion battery anode material facility in Indonesia.
The Partner consistently ranks among the global top five in energy storage battery and power battery shipments and operates a massive global manufacturing network. Its stringent supplier qualification process is a benchmark for the industry. E-Power’s selection in this high-stakes bidding process underscores the company’s competitive cost structure and robust product reliability.
Strategic Global Synergy Expanding beyond a standard supply relationship, the proposed 30,000-tonne facility in Indonesia marks a significant step in localized global production. This project aims to leverage regional resource advantages and align with the Partner’s global footprint, ensuring a resilient, low-carbon, and cost-efficient supply chain for world-class automotive and energy customers.
About E-Power Inc.
Headquartered in Zibo, Shandong Province, China, E-Power Inc., through its joint venture, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of graphite anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The Company’s joint venture is constructing a 138,000 ㎡ manufacturing plant with a production capacity of 50,000 tons in Guizhou Province, China. The plant runs on inexpensive electricity from renewable sources, which helps to make Sunrise New Energy a low-cost and low–environmental-impact producer of graphite anode material. The Company’s management team is consisted of experts with years of experiences and strong track-records of success in the graphite anode industry. In addition, E-Power Inc. also operates a knowledge sharing platform business. For further information, please visit the Company’s website at www.sunrisenewenergy.com.
Forward-looking statement
Certain statements in this press release regarding the Company's future expectations, plans and prospects constitute forward-looking statements as defined by Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements about plans, goals, objectives, strategies, future events, expected results, assumptions and any other factual statements that have not occurred. Any words that refer to "may", "will", "want", "should", "believe", "expect", "expect", "estimate", "estimate" or similar non-factual words, shall be regarded as forward-looking statements. Due to various factors, the actual results may differ materially from the historical results or the contents expressed in these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the company's strategic objectives, the company's future plans, market demand and user acceptance of the company's products or services, technological updates, economic trends, the company's reputation and brand, the impact of industry competition, relevant policies and regulations, China's macroeconomic conditions, international market conditions, and other related risks and assumptions. In view of the above and other related reasons, we advise investors not to blindly rely on these forward-looking statements, and we urge investors to visit the SEC’s website to consult the company's relevant documents for other factors that may affect the company's future operating results. The company is under no obligation to make public amendments to changes in these forward-looking statements due to specific events or reasons unless required by law.
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