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628 Homes, $3.86 Million in Savings: PowerBank Announces Grid Interconnection Milestone on Brooklyn Community Solar Project in Nova Scotia

PowerBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) completed the Standard Small Generator Interconnection and Operating Agreement for the 6.86 MW Brooklyn community solar project in Nova Scotia.

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PowerBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) completed the Standard Small Generator Interconnection and Operating Agreement for the 6.86 MW Brooklyn community solar project in Nova Scotia.

The project is expected to power the equivalent of 628 homes annually, begin construction in Fall 2026 after permitting, and deliver approximately $3.86 million in lifetime local electricity savings.

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  • SSGIA executed for the 6.86 MW Brooklyn project
  • $3.86 million estimated lifetime local electricity savings
  • Project expected to power equivalent of 628 homes annually
  • Construction expected to start Fall 2026 after permitting
  • PowerBank acting as lead developer; partnered with Trimac Engineering

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  • Project contingent on receipt of interconnection approval and permits
  • Financing availability risk for third-party funding arrangements
  • Potential policy/incentive changes could render project uneconomic
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On Apr 23, the day this news came out, SUUN closed 2.65% above the previous close.

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Market Context

This announcement advances PowerBank’s Nova Scotia community solar presence with a 6.86 MW project e...
Analysis

This announcement advances PowerBank’s Nova Scotia community solar presence with a 6.86 MW project expected to benefit about 628 home-equivalents and generate roughly $3.86 Million in local savings. It builds on a broader portfolio exceeding 100 MW built and a 1+ GW pipeline. Investors may track progress through environmental permitting, construction start targeted for Fall 2026, policy stability supporting community solar, and how these milestones relate to previously disclosed projects and incentive programs.

Key Figures

Project size: 6.86 MW Homes powered: 628 homes Community savings: $3.86 Million +5 more
Project size
6.86 MW
Brooklyn ground-mounted community solar project in Nova Scotia
Homes powered
628 homes
Expected annual equivalent households served by the Brooklyn Project
Community savings
$3.86 Million
Expected lifetime electricity bill savings in Annapolis Valley
Subscriber savings rate
$0.02/kWh
Bill credit savings for community solar subscribers
Nova Scotia target
80% renewable by 2030
Provincial renewable energy goal referenced in project context
Project contribution
6.68 MW DC
Brooklyn project share of 100 MW AC planned additions
Completed capacity
over 100 MW
PowerBank’s historically completed renewable projects
Development pipeline
1+ GW
PowerBank’s North American project pipeline

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 13
5 events
  1. Apr 13

    NY solar+storage lease

    24h Move
    +11.4%

    Lease execution for 5 MW AC hybrid solar and storage project in New York.

  2. Apr 08

    AI data center LOI

    24h Move
    +2.0%

    LOI with modular data center firm to monetize solar and BESS portfolio.

  3. Apr 07

    NYSERDA incentives

    24h Move
    -3.3%

    7.1 MW Jordan Rd 2 project approved for NY-Sun and community solar adders.

  4. Mar 31

    PA interconnection step

    24h Move
    +6.5%

    Grandview Rd community solar project completes Interconnection Impact Review.

  5. Mar 24

    Landfill hybrid project

    24h Move
    -7.2%

    3.1 MW landfill-based hybrid solar and BESS project advances with approvals.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

community solar, standard small generator interconnection and operating agreement (ssgia), mw dc, renewable energy, +1 more
5 terms
community solar technical
"Brooklyn Community Solar Project Expected to Power the Equivalent of 628 Homes"
Community solar is a shared solar power system that allows multiple people or businesses to benefit from a single solar installation, often located off their property. Participants typically buy or lease a portion of the solar energy generated, which helps reduce their electricity bills and supports renewable energy efforts. For investors, community solar represents an opportunity to support sustainable projects while earning stable returns from a growing clean energy market.
standard small generator interconnection and operating agreement (ssgia) technical
"completed the execution of the Standard Small Generator Interconnection and Operating Agreement (SSGIA)"
A standard small generator interconnection and operating agreement (SSGIA) is a contract that sets the technical rules, responsibilities and commercial arrangements for connecting a small power generator—such as rooftop solar, a small wind turbine, or a battery—to the electric grid. For investors, it matters because it defines who pays for upgrades, who bears operational limits or curtailment, and what revenues or liabilities the project can expect, much like a lease and house-wiring inspection that determines whether and how a new appliance can safely join a shared wiring system.
mw dc technical
"Brooklyn project contributes approximately 6.68 MW DC to the 100 MW AC of planned solar additions"
MW DC stands for megawatt direct current, a measure of the raw electrical capacity produced on the direct-current side of a power system—commonly used for solar panels and battery arrays before that power is converted to alternating current for the grid. Think of it as the engine size printed on a car before accounting for the transmission: it shows potential output, and investors watch it because higher MW DC usually signals larger project scale, revenue potential, and upfront equipment costs.
renewable energy technical
"Nova Scotia's Ambitious 80% Renewable Energy by 2030 Initiative"
Sources of power that come from naturally replenishing resources—such as sunlight, wind, flowing water, and geothermal heat—rather than fuels that can run out. Investors care because renewable energy can reduce long-term fuel costs, lower regulatory and climate risk, and create growing markets for technology and infrastructure; think of it like putting money into a well that refills itself rather than a one-time fuel tank, offering steadier long-term returns and different risk profiles.
grid reliability technical
"additional benefits of local job opportunities, economic growth ... improved grid reliability, and emissions reductions"
Grid reliability is the ability of the electrical power system to deliver continuous, stable electricity to homes, businesses and infrastructure without blackouts or harmful voltage swings. Investors care because power interruptions or instability can halt production, cut revenues, raise costs and invite regulatory action; like a bridge that must stay open for trade to flow, a reliable grid supports company operations, asset values and the case for investing in energy and utility-related projects.

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Brooklyn Community Solar Project Expected to Power the Equivalent of 628 Homes Annually

Enables Residents and Businesses to Access Solar Without Rooftop Installation

Part of Nova Scotia's Ambitious 80% Renewable Energy by 2030 Initiative

TORONTO, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103) ("PowerBank" or the "Company"), a leader in North American energy infrastructure development and asset ownership, is pleased to announce the Brooklyn Project has completed the execution of the Standard Small Generator Interconnection and Operating Agreement (SSGIA) for the Brooklyn ground-mounted community solar project (the "Project"). The Brooklyn project is approximately 6.86 MW in size, and the most recent news regarding the Project can be found here.

The Project has also received the necessary permits from the municipality. Given the successful completion of the SSGIA, PowerBank will now be proceeding to environmental permitting. Following the completion of the necessary permitting and approvals, PowerBank expects to begin construction activities in the Fall of 2026.

The Project is owned by AI Renewable Flow-through Fund and PowerBank is the lead developer for the Project. PowerBank has partnered with local Nova Scotia's trusted engineering firm, Trimac Engineering, to deliver the Projects. PowerBank has been at the forefront of community solar development in the United States with over 50 MW of community solar projects completed and is proud to be deploying its expertise in Canada as the community solar market develops there.

Over the lifetime of the Project, it is expected to generate approximately $3.86 Million in electricity savings for the local community in Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia. These savings come with the additional benefits of local job opportunities, economic growth, local educational opportunities regarding renewable energy, improved grid reliability, and emissions reductions.

Community Solar is a cornerstone of Nova Scotia's bold commitment to achieve 80% renewable energy by 2030 and net-zero by 2035.

Unlike traditional rooftop systems, community solar allows renters, businesses, and homeowners to subscribe to the solar farm and receive bill credits and savings of $0.02/kWh—without installing any equipment. Project feeds directly into the local electricity grid and offers a flexible, accessible way for Nova Scotians to participate in the clean energy transition. As one of only four community solar contracts awarded under the program so far, the Brooklyn project contributes approximately 6.68 MW DC to the 100 MW AC of planned solar additions that will help reduce fossil fuel reliance and drive local economic development.

This news comes following Earth Day on April 22, observed around the world each year during the month of April, and serves as a powerful reminder of the collective responsibility to accelerate the transition to clean, sustainable energy. The completion of the SSGIA for the Brooklyn project is a meaningful contribution to that mission — and it reflects just one milestone within a growing portfolio of projects at various stages of development. PowerBank currently maintains a 1 GW+ pipeline across North America, including projects in early and late-stage development and projects under construction. Following this Earth Day, PowerBank is proud to demonstrate that clean energy development is not simply a commitment — it is an active, measurable reality being built across communities.

The Project leverages PowerBank's proven execution capabilities and strategic partnerships. With over 100 MW of projects built and a 1+ GW development pipeline, PowerBank brings institutional-grade development expertise to Atlantic Canada. The Project's clear timeline ensures near-term EPC revenue generation, and positions PowerBank to obtain additional development contracts in the high-growth community solar market. All MW numbers presented as MW DC unless otherwise specified.

There are several risks associated with the development of the Project. The development of any project is subject to receipt of interconnection approval, a community solar contract, receipt of required permits, the availability of third-party financing arrangements for the Company and the risks associated with the construction of a solar power project. In addition, governments may revise, reduce or eliminate incentives and policy support schemes for solar power, which could result in the Project no longer being economic. Please refer to "Forward-Looking Statements" for additional discussion of the assumptions and risk factors associated with the Project and statements made in this press release.

About PowerBank Corporation

PowerBank Corporation is an independent renewable and clean energy project developer and owner focusing on distributed and community solar projects in Canada and the USA. The Company develops solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects that sell electricity to utilities, commercial, industrial, municipal and residential off-takers. The Company maximizes returns via a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple leading North America markets including projects with utilities, host off-takers, community solar, and virtual net metering projects. The Company has a potential development pipeline of over one gigawatt and has developed renewable and clean energy projects with a combined capacity of over 100 megawatts built. To learn more about PowerBank, please visit www.powerbankcorp.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information ‎within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking ‎statements") that relate to the Company's current expectations and views of future events. ‎Any statements that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, ‎objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, through the ‎use of words or phrases such as "will likely result", "are expected to", "expects", "will ‎continue", "is anticipated", "anticipates", "believes", "estimated", "intends", "plans", "forecast", ‎‎"projection", "strategy", "objective" and "outlook") are not historical facts and may be ‎forward-looking statements and may involve estimates, assumptions and uncertainties ‎which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in ‎such forward-looking statements. In particular and without limitation, this news release ‎contains forward-looking statements pertaining to the Company's expectations regarding its industry trends and overall market growth; the Company's growth strategies the expected energy production from the solar power projects mentioned in this press release; the number of homes expected to be powered; the timeline for construction; the expected savings for local residents; the receipt of interconnection permits and financing to be able to construct the Project; the receipt of incentives for the Project; and the size of the Company's development pipeline. No assurance ‎can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and such forward-looking ‎statements included in this news release should not be unduly relied upon. These ‎statements speak only as of the date of this news release.‎

Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of the experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. In making the forward looking statements included in this news release, the Company has made various material assumptions, including but not limited to: obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals; that regulatory requirements will be maintained; general business and economic conditions; the Company's ability to successfully execute its plans and intentions; the availability of financing on reasonable terms; the Company's ability to attract and retain skilled staff; market competition; the products and services offered by the Company's competitors; that the Company's current good relationships with its service providers and other third parties will be maintained; and government subsidies and funding for renewable energy will continue as currently contemplated. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying these statements are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect, and the Company cannot assure that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Whether actual results, performance or achievements will conform to the Company's expectations and predictions is subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, including those listed under "Forward-‎Looking Statements" and "Risk ‎Factors" in the Company's most recently completed Annual Information Form, and other public filings of the Company, which include: the Company may be adversely affected by volatile solar power market and industry conditions; the execution of the Company's growth strategy depends upon the continued availability of third-party financing arrangements; the Company's future success depends partly on its ability to expand the pipeline of its energy business in several key markets; governments may revise, reduce or eliminate incentives and policy support schemes for solar and battery storage power; general global economic conditions may have an adverse impact on our operating performance and results of operations; the Company's project development and construction activities may not be successful; developing and operating solar Project exposes the Company to various risks; the Company faces a number of risks involving Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs") and project-level financing arrangements; any changes to the laws, regulations and policies that the Company is subject to may present technical, regulatory and economic barriers to the purchase and use of solar power; the markets in which the Company competes are highly competitive and evolving quickly; an anti-circumvention investigation could adversely affect the Company by potentially raising the prices of key supplies for the construction of solar power projects; foreign exchange rate fluctuations; a change in the Company's effective tax rate can have a significant adverse impact on its business; seasonal variations in demand linked to construction cycles and weather conditions may influence the Company's results of operations; the Company may be unable to generate sufficient cash flows or have access to external financing; the Company may incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future; the Company is subject to risks from supply chain issues; risks related to inflation and tariffs; unexpected warranty expenses that may not be adequately covered by the Company's insurance policies; if the Company is unable to attract and retain key personnel, it may not be able to compete effectively in the renewable energy market; there are a limited number of purchasers of utility-scale quantities of electricity; compliance with environmental laws and regulations can be expensive; corporate responsibility may adversely impose additional costs; the future impact of any global pandemic on the Company is unknown at this time; the Company has limited insurance coverage; the Company will be reliant on information technology systems and may be subject to damaging cyberattacks; the Company may become subject to litigation; there is no guarantee on how the Company will use its available funds; the Company will continue to sell securities for cash to fund operations, capital expansion, mergers and acquisitions that will dilute the current shareholders; and future dilution as a result of financings.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any ‎forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or ‎otherwise, except as may be required by law. New factors emerge from time to time, and it ‎is not possible for the Company to predict all of them, or assess the impact of each such ‎factor or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to ‎differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-‎looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by ‎this cautionary statement.‎

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What did PowerBank (SUUN) announce about the Brooklyn community solar project on April 23, 2026?

PowerBank announced execution of the SSGIA for the 6.86 MW Brooklyn project and municipal permits. According to the company, construction is expected to begin in Fall 2026 after environmental permitting and final approvals, with the project owned by AI Renewable Flow-through Fund.

How many homes will the SUUN Brooklyn project power and what savings are expected?

The project is expected to power the equivalent of 628 homes annually and yield $3.86 million in lifetime savings. According to the company, those savings are estimated for the local Annapolis Valley community via subscriber bill credits and avoided electricity costs.

When will construction of the PowerBank SUUN Brooklyn solar project start?

Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2026 following environmental permitting and approvals. According to the company, the SSGIA is complete and remaining prerequisites include environmental permitting and final interconnection confirmations before mobilization.

What is the size and grid contribution of the SUUN Brooklyn project within Nova Scotia plans?

The Brooklyn project is approximately 6.86 MW (MW DC basis) and contributes about 6.68 MW DC toward planned additions. According to the company, it is one of four community solar contracts supporting Nova Scotia’s 100 MW AC planned solar additions.

What are the main risks for PowerBank's SUUN Brooklyn solar development?

Key risks include obtaining interconnection approval, required permits, and third-party financing availability. According to the company, construction and economic viability also depend on continued policy and incentive support for solar in Nova Scotia.

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