Ormat Technologies Announces Successful Monetization of 40% Investment Tax Credit for Bottleneck Energy Storage Facility

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Ormat Technologies (NYSE: ORA) has successfully completed the transfer of investment tax credits (ITCs) from its 80MW/320MWh Bottleneck Project to a third party. The transaction, executed under the Inflation Reduction Act, generated gross proceeds at $0.93 per dollar, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $46.7 million after fees. This deal, combined with $14 million in Production Tax Credits (PTCs) monetized in Q3 2024, contributes to the company's goal of collecting up to $152 million in cash tax benefits this year. The proceeds will be used to fund growth capital expenditure while maintaining a strong balance sheet.

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• Successfully monetized ITCs at a high rate of $0.93 per dollar
• Secured $46.7 million in net proceeds from ITC transfer
• Additional $14 million already collected from PTC monetization in Q3 2024
• On track to collect up to $152 million in cash tax benefits in 2024

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• None.

RENO, Nev., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ORA), a leading renewable energy company, today announced the successful deal to transfer investment tax credits (ITCs) from the 80MW/320MWh Bottleneck Project to third party. This transaction, which was facilitated under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), represents a significant achievement in our goal to collect up to $152 million in cash tax benefits this year.

The gross proceeds from this transaction were priced at $0.93 per dollar. After deducting the buyer’s broker and legal fees, the net proceeds from the transaction amounted to approximately $46.7 million.

Doron Blachar, Chief Executive Officer of Ormat Technologies, commented, “This successful transaction marks the first large ITC transfer we have completed and underscores our innovative approach to funding our long-term growth. By monetizing the benefits of ITCs, we are able to reinvest in our projects and deliver sustainable energy solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities. Furthermore, these proceeds, combined with the $14 million of PTCs we have monetized during the third quarter of 2024, will help us fund our growth capex while keeping strong balance sheet.”

Ormat Technologies’ financial advisor for this transaction was Paragon Energy Capital, and our legal counsel was Sheppard Mullin. The cost segregation report was issued by Marshall-Stevens.

ABOUT ORMAT TECHNOLOGIES

With over five decades of experience, Ormat Technologies, Inc. is a leading geothermal company and the only vertically integrated company engaged in geothermal and recovered energy generation (“REG”), with robust plans to accelerate long-term growth in the energy storage market and to establish a leading position in the U.S. energy storage market. The Company owns, operates, designs, manufactures and sells geothermal and REG power plants primarily based on the Ormat Energy Converter – a power generation unit that converts low-, medium- and high-temperature heat into electricity. The Company has engineered, manufactured and constructed power plants, which it currently owns or has installed for utilities and developers worldwide, totaling approximately 3,400MW of gross capacity. Ormat leveraged its core capabilities in the geothermal and REG industries and its global presence to expand the Company’s activity into energy storage services, solar Photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage plus Solar PV. Ormat’s current total generating portfolio is 1,500MW with a 1,230MW geothermal and solar generation portfolio that is spread globally in the U.S., Kenya, Guatemala, Indonesia, Honduras, and Guadeloupe, and a 270MW energy storage portfolio that is located in the U.S.

ORMAT’S SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT

Information provided in this press release may contain statements relating to current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about future events that are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future, including such matters as our projections of annual revenues, expenses and debt service coverage with respect to our debt securities, future capital expenditures, business strategy, competitive strengths, goals, development or operation of generation assets, market and industry developments and the growth of our business and operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “may”, “will”, “could”, “should”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “projects”, “potential”, or “contemplate” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words or expressions. These forward-looking statements generally relate to Ormat's plans, objectives and expectations for future operations and are based upon its management's current estimates and projections of future results or trends. Although we believe that our plans and objectives reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we may not achieve these plans or objectives. Actual future results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties and other risks described under "Risk Factors" as described in Ormat’s annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 23, 2024, and in Ormat’s subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q that are filed from time to time with the SEC.

These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and, except as legally required, we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Ormat Technologies Contact: Smadar Lavi VP Head of IR and ESG Planning & Reporting 775-356-9029 (ext. 65726) slavi@ormat.com

Investor Relations Agency Contact: Joseph Caminiti or Josh Carroll Alpha IR Group 312-445-2870 ORA@alpha-ir.com

FAQ

How much did Ormat Technologies (ORA) receive from the Bottleneck Project ITC transfer?

Ormat Technologies received net proceeds of approximately $46.7 million from the ITC transfer, with the transaction priced at $0.93 per dollar before broker and legal fees.

What is the capacity of Ormat Technologies' (ORA) Bottleneck Energy Storage Facility?

The Bottleneck Energy Storage Facility has a capacity of 80MW/320MWh.

How much has Ormat Technologies (ORA) monetized in Production Tax Credits in Q3 2024?

Ormat Technologies monetized $14 million in Production Tax Credits (PTCs) during the third quarter of 2024.

What is Ormat Technologies' (ORA) total target for cash tax benefits in 2024?

Ormat Technologies aims to collect up to $152 million in cash tax benefits in 2024.