SolarMax Technology Awarded $258.1 Million EPC Contract for 600 MWh Battery Storage Project in Texas
Rhea-AI Summary
SolarMax Technology (Nasdaq: SMXT) announced on Jan 6, 2026 that its subsidiary SolarMax Renewable Energy Provider entered an EPC agreement with Navboot Holdco for a utility-scale battery project in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The contract is expected to generate approximately $258.1 million of revenue for delivery of a 600 MWh battery energy storage system and associated high-voltage interconnection, covering design through commissioning. The company said this award materially expands its contracted backlog and follows three other large-scale Texas storage contracts secured in under a year.
Positive
- Contract revenue of approximately $258.1 million
- Scope covers a 600 MWh utility-scale battery energy storage system
- Full-scope EPC award including design, procurement, installation, testing
- Company secured three additional large-scale Texas storage contracts in under one year
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, SMXT declined 12.25%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +28.1% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -20.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 25 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $8M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $55M at that time. Trading volume was very high at 4.4x the daily average, suggesting heavy selling pressure.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
SMXT gained 15.91%, while key solar peers showed mixed, mostly modest moves: MAXN +3.96%, VVPR +9.72%, SOL 0%, FTCI +0.08%, SPWR -0.61%. The move appears more stock-specific than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 | EPC contracts award | Positive | +15.9% | New Puerto Rico BESS EPC deals totaling about $158.3M and 400 MWh. |
| Nov 17 | Earnings update | Positive | -0.5% | Q3 2025 revenue surge and narrower loss tied to Texas EPC work. |
| Aug 14 | Earnings & contract | Positive | +10.9% | Q2 2025 growth plus announcement of $127.3M Texas BESS EPC contract. |
| Aug 05 | EPC contract win | Positive | +78.5% | Major $127.3M EPC award for 430 MWh Texas battery storage project. |
Positive EPC contract wins have repeatedly coincided with strong positive price reactions, while at least one earnings-related improvement saw a muted-to-negative response.
Over the last few months, SolarMax has steadily expanded its utility-scale battery storage footprint. On Aug 05, 2025, it won a $127.3M Texas EPC contract for a 430 MWh BESS, which saw the stock jump 78.49%. Subsequent Q2 and Q3 2025 earnings on Aug 14 and Nov 17 highlighted rapid revenue growth but ongoing losses and going-concern language, with mixed price reactions. On Jan 05, 2026, a $158.3M Puerto Rico EPC award for 400 MWh BESS drove a 15.91% gain. Today’s larger Texas contract continues this pattern of market enthusiasm for sizeable EPC wins.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock dropped -12.3% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite this sizeable $258.1M EPC award would fit a pattern where balance sheet concerns and going-concern language temper enthusiasm for contract wins. Past filings described substantial liabilities and deficits even as revenue grew. In that context, traders may have focused on execution, counterparty, or funding risks rather than backlog growth alone, leading to selling pressure following otherwise positive operational announcements.
Key Terms
engineering, procurement and construction (epc) technical
battery energy storage system (bess) technical
bess technical
megawatt-hour (mwh) technical
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RIVERSIDE, Calif., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SolarMax Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq SMXT) (“SolarMax” or the “Company”), an integrated solar energy company, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, SolarMax Renewable Energy Provider, Inc., has entered into an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement with Navboot Holdco, LLC for a new utility-scale battery storage project in Corpus Christi, Texas. The contract is expected to generate revenues of approximately
Under the agreement, SolarMax will deliver full-scope EPC services—including design, engineering, procurement, installation, construction, testing, startup, and commissioning—for a 600 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system (BESS) and its associated high-voltage interconnection infrastructure.
“This latest EPC award represents a transformational milestone for SolarMax and underscores the acceleration of our utility-scale project portfolio,” said David Hsu, CEO of SolarMax. “In less than a year, we have progressed from entering the Texas market to securing three additional large-scale battery storage contracts, demonstrating our ability to compete at the highest levels of the U.S. energy infrastructure market.”
The BESS project is designed to support grid stability and energy affordability in Texas by enabling the storage of renewable electricity for use during periods of peak demand. This installation, when completed, should contribute to the region’s broader clean energy strategy with a view to playing a role in maintaining grid reliability.
“Projects of this scale are central to our long-term growth strategy,” Hsu added. “This 600 MWh system not only expands our contracted backlog materially, but also reinforces our positioning as a trusted EPC partner in delivering critical infrastructure to support grid stability, energy affordability, and long-term shareholder value.”
About SolarMax Technology Inc.
SolarMax, based in California and founded in 2008, is a leader within the solar and renewable energy sector focused on making sustainable energy both accessible and affordable. SolarMax has established a strong presence in southern California. SolarMax is looking to generate growth with strategic initiatives that aim to scale commercial solar development services and LED lighting solutions in the US while expanding its residential solar operations. SolarMax’s website is www.solarmaxtech.com.
Any information contained on, or that can be accessed through SolarMax’s website or any other website or any social media is not a part of this press release.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”) as well as Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by those sections. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “seek,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “strategy,” “future,” “likely” or other comparable terms, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release regarding the Company's strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause the Company's actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risk and uncertainties, including, but not limited to the ability of SolarMax to complete the project on schedule and on budget and to price its services on the contract at rates that will enable SolarMax to generate a profit from the agreement, including the effect of inflation and tariffs on SolarMax’ cost, which may impact its ability to generate a profit from the transaction, the effect on SolarMax’ residential business with the termination of the federal residential solar tax credit on December 31, 2025 and those described in “Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements,” “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” and “Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025 and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, which was filed with the SEC on November 14, 2025. SolarMax undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events except as required by law. You should read this press release with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.
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