NOMAD Firms Up Supply Chain for Q1 2027 Production Ramp as Utility RFPs Rise 150% Quarter-over-Quarter
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NOMAD Power Solutions (NMAD) has secured component supply for its planned production ramp in the first quarter of 2027. The supply covers battery modules, power conversion systems, enclosures and other long-lead components, enabling committed delivery windows and pricing.
Utility requests for proposals, or RFPs, increased 150% over the prior quarter; NOMAD attributes the increase to fall roadshow exposure. The company previously announced backlog of more than $30 million and plans to grow backlog while converting existing orders into revenue. NOMAD sees the increased RFP activity positioning it for awards in the first half of 2027. Utility procurement typically takes four to five months from RFP to award, followed by approximately six months from order to delivery, depending on site readiness.
NOMAD is also qualifying and sourcing multiple battery types and has automated sales outreach and proposal tracking.
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Positive
- Moderate pointComponent supply secured for the planned Q1 2027 production ramp, supporting committed delivery windows and pricing.
- Moderate pointUtility RFPs increased 150% over the prior quarter, expanding the potential order pipeline.
- Moderate pointPreviously announced backlog of more than $30 million supports NOMAD's planned conversion of orders into revenue. 50% of market cap
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.NOMAD plans to grow backlog and convert existing backlog into revenue over the coming quarters.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.NOMAD sees increased RFP activity positioning it for awards in the first half of 2027.
Negative
- Minor pointUtility procurement typically takes four to five months from RFP to award, delaying potential order conversion.
- Minor pointOrder-to-delivery timing is approximately six months, depending on site readiness.
News Explained
NOMAD sets a minimum quarterly schedule for backlog reports, with additional reports after materially large increases.
In this operational update, NOMAD says an MSA, once executed, allows continuous purchasing of its units under that same agreement, so repeat purchases can proceed through one contract.
The company says it will report backlog at least quarterly, with additional reports after materially large increases; it describes backlog as a forward indicator of revenue.
Key Figures
- Utility RFP increase
- 150%
- Quarter-over-quarter
- Production ramp
- Q1 2027
- Supply secured for the ramp program
- Previously announced backlog
- More than $30 million
- Backlog disclosed previously
- RFP-to-award timeline
- Four to five months
- Typical utility procurement
- Order-to-delivery timeline
- Approximately six months
- Depends on site readiness
Historical Context
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Expanded representative coverage to 26 states with 43 utility sales professionals.
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Reported more than $30 million in customer orders with approximately $14 million in deposits.
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Launched a 26-stop mobile power roadshow later cited as exposure behind higher utility RFPs.
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Key Terms
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Open-architecture platform enables multi-chemistry battery sourcing; AI-enabled sales engine and partner portal built to accelerate backlog growth and convert backlog into revenue
Boca Raton, FL, Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. ("NOMAD" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: NMAD), through its wholly owned subsidiary NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, a manufacturer of transportable, utility-grade battery energy storage systems, today provided an operational update ahead of its Q1 2027 production ramp.
Highlights
- Supply chain secured for Q1 ramp: NOMAD has firmed up component supply for its Q1 2027 ramp program.
- Open architecture delivering value: NOMAD's platform is sourcing multiple battery types, allowing the Company to adopt newer cell technologies faster.
- AI-enabled sales engine: NOMAD has automated its sales outreach and proposal tracking with AI, integrated with a new partner and agency portal.
- Utility RFPs up
150% : Utility requests for proposal increased150% over the prior quarter, driven by exposure from NOMAD's fall roadshows.
Supply Chain Secured for the Q1 Ramp
NOMAD has firmed up supply for its Q1 2027 ramp program, including [battery modules, power conversion systems, enclosures and other long-lead components]. Locking in supply ahead of the ramp lets NOMAD quote utility and commercial customers with committed delivery windows and pricing, which are central to how utilities evaluate and award RFPs.
Open Architecture: More Battery Options, Faster
NOMAD's Voyager platform was designed with an open architecture that is not tied to a single cell supplier or chemistry. That design is already paying off: NOMAD is qualifying and sourcing multiple battery types and can bring newer, higher-performing cell technologies into production faster than a closed system allows. The approach reduces single-source supply risk, keeps cost per kWh competitive, and gives NOMAD flexibility to meet customer and sourcing requirements as they evolve.
AI-Enabled Sales Outreach and Partner Portal
NOMAD has automated its sales outreach and proposal tracking using AI, giving the Company end-to-end visibility from first contact through RFP response, proposal and purchase order. The system is integrated with a new partner and agency portal that connects NOMAD's independent sales representatives, which together field 43 utility sales professionals across 26 states and Washington, D.C., with shared lead management, proposal status and quoting. The result is faster response times, consistent proposals and a clear view of conversion across the pipeline.
Utility RFPs Up
Utility RFPs received by NOMAD increased
Backlog: Grow It Aggressively, Convert It to Revenue
NOMAD's priority for the coming quarters runs on two tracks at once: aggressively growing backlog and converting existing backlog into revenue. Backlog is NOMAD's forward indicator of revenue to come, and RFPs are the forward indicator of backlog. Utility procurement typically moves from RFP to award in four to five months, and from order to delivery in approximately six months, depending on site readiness. The
Master service agreements multiply the value of each award. Once an MSA is executed, it allows continuous, ongoing purchasing of NOMAD units, and often other related products, under the same agreement.
Growing backlog
- Roadshows and a 43-professional utility sales network are feeding a larger, faster-growing RFP pipeline.
- AI-enabled outreach scales NOMAD's reach across utilities, municipalities and data center customers without adding overhead.
- Open architecture keeps every bid competitive on price and technology.
Converting backlog to revenue
- Secured Q1 supply lets NOMAD commit to delivery dates and ship against orders on schedule.
- AI-enabled proposal tracking gives management line of sight from RFP to purchase order to delivery and revenue.
NOMAD previously announced backlog of more than
Management Commentary
"Backlog is the clearest forward indicator of our revenue, and we are running hard on two fronts: growing it as fast as we can and converting it into deliveries," said John Travaglini, CEO of NOMAD Transportable Power Systems. "A
"The demand is there. Our job now is to build backlog fast and turn it into revenue," said Michael Hilmer, Executive Chairman of NOMAD Power Solutions.
About NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc.
NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMAD) is an energy infrastructure equipment and services company focused on the design, manufacture and deployment of transportable, utility-grade power and energy-storage systems. Through its NOMAD Transportable Power Systems subsidiary, the Company markets its systems under the Voyager platform. NOMAD's systems are engineered to provide rapidly deployable, relocatable power capacity for utility, commercial, industrial and other applications where grid capacity is unavailable, constrained or uneconomical. For more information, visit www.nomadpower.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding NOMAD's Q1 2027 production ramp, supply chain, the sourcing and adoption of battery technologies, the performance of its sales and partner systems, the timing of awards and deliveries, the conversion of RFPs into orders and backlog, future purchases under master service agreements, the frequency of backlog reporting, future backlog growth, and future customer demand, are forward-looking statements. These statements are often identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "may," "will," "plan," "potential," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond NOMAD's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks related to supply chain and manufacturing execution; supplier performance and component availability; qualification of new battery technologies; the timing and outcome of utility procurement processes; the performance of independent sales representatives; market acceptance of transportable energy storage; competition; and other risks described in NOMAD Power Solutions' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. NOMAD Power Solutions undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.
Investor Contact
Todd Kehrli, PondelWilkinson Inc. (310) 279-5961 | tkehrli@pondel.com
Media Contact
Stephen Johnson, Marketing Manager, NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, sjohnson@nomadpower.com
FAQ
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What has NOMAD secured for its Q1 2027 production ramp?
NOMAD has secured supply of battery modules, power conversion systems, enclosures and other long-lead components for its Q1 2027 ramp program. This enables it to quote utility and commercial customers with committed delivery windows and pricing.
How much did NOMAD's utility RFP activity increase?
Utility requests for proposals increased 150% over the prior quarter. NOMAD attributes the increase to exposure from its fall roadshows and sees the increased activity positioning it for awards in the first half of 2027.
How often will NOMAD update investors on backlog?
NOMAD will report backlog at least quarterly, with more frequent updates when it books materially large increases.
What do master service agreements allow NOMAD customers to purchase?
Once executed, a master service agreement allows continuous, ongoing purchases of NOMAD units, and often other related products, under the same agreement.