PowerBank Advances 2.8 MW Day Hollow Solar Project in New York, With Capacity to Power 374 Homes

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PowerBank (NASDAQ: SUUN) has advanced its 2.8 MW Day Hollow solar project in upstate New York by securing site control and moving to the interconnection study phase. The project qualifies for New York's Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) compensation with an estimated first-year rate of $0.0971/kWh.

The project will operate as a community solar initiative, allowing renters, businesses, and homeowners to subscribe and receive bill credits without on-site installation. PowerBank brings significant expertise with over 100 MW of completed projects and a 1 GW+ development pipeline. The Day Hollow project supports New York's goal of achieving 6 GW of solar capacity by 2025 under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Positive

• Project secured site control and advances to interconnection study phase
• Qualifies for VDER compensation with $0.0971/kWh first-year rate
• Company has strong track record with 100+ MW completed projects
• Large development pipeline exceeding 1 GW shows growth potential
• Project aligns with New York's renewable energy goals

Negative

• Project still requires permits and financing to proceed
• Development subject to interconnection approval risks
• Potential risks from government policy changes affecting incentives
• Project completion timeline not specified

Insights

Renewable Energy Analyst

PowerBank advances 2.8MW New York solar project with secured site control; modest addition to 1GW pipeline with community solar business model.

PowerBank has reached a key development milestone with site control secured for its 2.8 MW Day Hollow solar project in upstate New York, allowing progression to the interconnection study phase. The project will operate under New York's Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) compensation mechanism with a projected first-year rate of $0.0971/kWh, ensuring predictable revenue streams once operational.

This project will function as a community solar farm, enabling local subscribers to benefit from clean energy without needing rooftop installations. The 2.8 MW capacity could power approximately 374 homes based on the headline, representing a modest addition to PowerBank's development pipeline that exceeds 1 GW.

Looking at scale, this project represents just 0.28% of PowerBank's total pipeline and a mere 2.8% of their completed 100 MW portfolio. The New York market context is significant – the state aims for 6 GW of solar capacity by 2025 and currently hosts nearly a third of U.S. community solar capacity.

Financially, while specific revenue projections aren't provided, the VDER rate creates a stable compensation structure that improves project bankability. However, investors should note the explicit disclosure of development risks, including dependency on securing community solar contracts, interconnection approval, permits, and third-party financing, along with potential policy changes that could affect project economics.

TORONTO, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - PowerBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN) (Cboe CA: SUNN) (FSE: 103), a leader in North American energy infrastructure development and asset ownership, proudly announces that its 2.8 MW Day Hollow ground-mount solar project in upstate New York has secured site control, enabling progression to the interconnection study phase.

The Day Hollow project is poised to qualify for New York's Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) compensation mechanism under Case 15-E-0751, with an estimated first-year average rate of US$0.0971/kWh. This VDER rate ensures fair compensation for clean energy delivered to the grid, reinforcing the project's financial and environmental viability.

Upon securing permits and financing, PowerBank will commence construction, with the project set to operate as a community solar initiative. This innovative model enables renters, businesses, and homeowners to subscribe to the solar farm, receiving bill credits and savings without installing on-site equipment. By feeding clean energy directly into the local grid, Day Hollow offers an accessible pathway for New Yorkers to embrace the clean energy transition.

PowerBank's proven expertise, with over 100 MW of completed projects and a development pipeline exceeding 1 GW, underpins the project's execution. Strategic partnerships and institutional-grade development capabilities position PowerBank to deliver reliable, high-impact renewable energy solutions.

The Day Hollow project advances New York's ambitious Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal of 6 GW of solar capacity by 2025. As a national leader in community solar, New York accounts for nearly one-third of the United States' 6.2 GW of installed solar capacity, and PowerBank is honored to contribute to this transformative milestone.

There are several risks associated with the development of the Project. The development of any project is subject to receipt of a community solar contract, receipt of interconnection approval and 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 future projects 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; expected revenues and benefits of the Project to the Company; the receipt of interconnection approval, 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 projects 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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FAQ

What is the capacity of PowerBank's Day Hollow solar project in New York?

The Day Hollow solar project has a capacity of 2.8 MW and will be able to power approximately 374 homes.

What is the expected VDER compensation rate for PowerBank's Day Hollow project?

The project's estimated first-year Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) compensation rate is $0.0971/kWh.

How many completed projects does PowerBank (SUUN) have in its portfolio?

PowerBank has over 100 MW of completed projects and maintains a development pipeline exceeding 1 GW.

How does PowerBank's community solar program work?

The community solar program allows renters, businesses, and homeowners to subscribe to the solar farm and receive bill credits without installing equipment on their property.

How does the Day Hollow project align with New York's solar goals?

The project supports New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goal of achieving 6 GW of solar capacity by 2025.