ENERGY VAULT HOLDINGS INC Stock Price, News & Analysis

Energy Vault (NYSE: NRGV) has appointed Lucas Sadler as Vice President of Sales and Business Development for the Asia Pacific region. Sadler, with over 30 years of experience in renewable energy, previously served as VP of Sales at Fluence Energy in Australia. His role involves expanding Energy Vault's energy storage solutions throughout APAC, building on existing partnerships with major companies. This strategic appointment aims to enhance Energy Vault's competitive edge in the growing market for sustainable energy storage technologies.

Josh McMorrow has been appointed as Chief Legal Officer of Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV,WS). With over two decades of international legal experience, McMorrow will oversee legal, regulatory, and compliance functions, crucial for the company's global expansion. His previous achievements include leading Atotech Limited's IPO, which reached a market capitalization of $4 billion. Robert Piconi, CEO of Energy Vault, emphasized McMorrow's role in guiding the company through a pivotal growth phase while ensuring high corporate governance standards.

Energy Vault Holdings announced the expansion of its Louisiana project, increasing capacity from 500 MWh to 1,168 MWh for green hydrogen production. This upsizing adds $217 million to the previous revenue estimate of $520 million, totaling potential project revenue of $737 million. The project aims to support sustainable aviation fuel production. Engineering optimizations resulted in a 14% efficiency gain, boosting production capacity to 11,650 barrels per day.

On May 10, 2022, a securities fraud investigation update disclosed that Energy Vault will advance $25 million for a construction project in China. However, the project is merely a demonstration, and its capacity of 100MWh is inadequate compared to the 600MWh required for mainstream power generation in China. Additionally, the company's reported $50 million License and Royalty Agreement may have misrepresented its revenue-generating capabilities, potentially harming investors and violating securities laws.

Energy Vault Holdings (NYSE: NRGV, NRGV WS) has commenced construction on its first 100 MWh EVx system in Rudong, Jiangsu Province, China, aimed at enhancing grid resiliency and supporting renewable energy integration. The system, adjacent to a wind farm, will supply State Grid Corporation of China, the world’s largest utility serving over 1.1 billion people. The project follows a $50 million licensing deal with Atlas Renewable and is part of China's decarbonization efforts in line with its 30-60 policy for carbon neutrality.

Energy Vault has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NTPC Limited to establish a long-term partnership focused on deploying Energy Vault's EVx™ gravity-based energy storage technology. This collaboration aims to enhance NTPC's clean energy transition while utilizing coal ash in manufacturing composite blocks for the energy storage system. Energy Vault's CEO, Robert Piconi, emphasized the importance of this partnership in expanding into a significant market and accelerating the clean energy goal globally.

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV, NRGV WS) will announce its earnings results for Q1 2022 on May 16, 2022, at 5:00 PM ET. A conference call will follow, accessible via phone or a live webcast. The company focuses on sustainable grid-scale energy storage solutions, employing proprietary technology aimed at reducing energy costs while ensuring reliability. Energy Vault's innovative approach includes using eco-friendly materials to support the transition to a circular economy and clean energy.

Energy Vault Holdings has announced significant leadership appointments to bolster its operational framework. David Hitchcock is appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 30 years of financial leadership, while Kevin Keough becomes Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, focusing on strategic growth initiatives. These additions aim to enhance the company's global financial infrastructure and support its sustainable energy storage solutions, positioning Energy Vault for future growth in the renewable energy market.

Energy Vault (NRGV, NRGV WS) commenced trading on February 14, 2022, following its business combination with Novus Capital Corporation II. The transaction secured approximately $235 million in gross proceeds, supplementing a $107 million Series C funding and a $50 million licensing fee from Atlas Renewable. This capital will support Energy Vault's growth strategy in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage technologies aimed at decarbonization. CEO Robert Piconi emphasized the strategic partnerships enhancing shareholder value.