Westbridge Renewable Energy Expands Strategic Data Centre Portfolio with New Project in Alabama

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Westbridge Renewable Energy (OTCQX: WEGYF) announced on October 22, 2025 the addition of an Alabama Data Centre Project to its strategic data centre portfolio.

The project is sited near major fibre routes, high-voltage transmission and renewable energy locations, aiming to combine renewable power, solar and battery storage with AI-ready, low-latency data centre capacity. Westbridge said the move supports its diversification strategy and decarbonization solutions for operators; updates on capacity, partners and timeline will follow in coming months.

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. (TSXV: WEB, OTCQX: WEGYF, FRA: PUQ) ("Westbridge", "Westbridge Renewable" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the expansion of its data centre portfolio with the addition of a new strategic project located in Alabama, USA. The project marks another important step in the Company's strategy to diversify its asset base and capture value from soaring demand for AI-ready data centres and lagging supply¹. Westbridge is providing key solutions to operators that are actively decarbonizing data centres in response to their net-zero commitments and emerging government regulation².

Westbridge expands its strategic datacentre portfolio

The Alabama Data Centre Project will be situated in proximity to major fibre routes, high-voltage transmission infrastructure, and renewable energy sites, offering direct access to both reliable power and low-latency connectivity. The location also benefits from a favourable business environment, stable regulatory framework, and access to a skilled workforce, making it an attractive hub for data centre development in the Southeastern United States.

This milestone represents a continuation of Westbridge's strategic evolution — leveraging its expertise in large-scale renewable energy development to integrate energy-intensive digital infrastructure. By combining renewable power assets with high-efficiency data processing facilities, the Company aims to position itself at the intersection of two growth sectors: renewable energy and artificial intelligence.

"Our expansion into Alabama reinforces Westbridge's long-term vision to create a diversified platform that supports the renewable energy transition while enabling the next generation of digital technologies," said Stefano Romanin, CEO of Westbridge Renewable Energy. "We believe that data centres powered by renewable energy will play a central role in the AI economy, and this new project strengthens our ability to deliver sustainable, scalable, and high-value infrastructure to our stakeholders."

Westbridge continues to advance a pipeline of solar, battery energy storage, and data centre projects across North America, focusing on locations that offer both grid capacity and fibre connectivity. The Company expects to provide further updates on the Alabama project, including capacity, partners, and expected development timeline, in the coming months.

About Westbridge Renewable Energy

Westbridge originates, develops, operates and monetizes best-in-class, utility-scale solar PV projects, stand-alone battery energy storage projects and other renewable energy-focused development. The Company has a portfolio of projects in four key jurisdictions: Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Italy. Westbridge delivers attractive, long-term returns by originating and developing an international portfolio of renewable energy assets to support increasing demand for energy and grid reliability. Management brings a strong track-record with a cumulative 40+ development projects worldwide. As one of very few listed, pure-play international solar and BESS development companies, Westbridge provides investors with access to greenfield solar and energy storage projects at the earliest stage of development, allowing them to benefit from the full development value chain. Westbridge aims to deliver clean, sustainable electricity and energy storage solutions to support increasing electricity demand and grid reliability in the jurisdictions in which it operates.

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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information set forth in this document contains forward-looking information and statements and the timing thereof. Forward-looking information also includes management's assessment of future plans and operations, the timing of the completion of the data centre. Such forward-looking statements or information are provided for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future, including project milestone progress at Fontus, and should not be relied upon for any other purpose. Forward-looking statements or information typically contain statements with words such as "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "intend", "estimate", "propose", "project", "potential", "will", "may", "could", "should", or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding future performance and outlook. Readers are cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of such information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them, as actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the Company's ability to complete licensing and interconnection processes; availability of capital and financing on acceptable terms or at all; risks relating to general business, economic, competitive, regulatory, policy and social uncertainties; changes in laws or market conditions; and the risks identified under the headings "Risk Factors" in the Company's annual financial statements and management's discussion and analysis, and other disclosure documents available on the Company's profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, except as required by law.

1. McKinsey & Company - AI power: Expanding data centre capacity to meet growing demand (Oct 29, 2024)
2. BloombergNEF - Power Hungry Data Centres Are Driving Green Energy Demand (Aug 26, 2025)

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FAQ

What did Westbridge announce on October 22, 2025 about the Alabama project (WEGYF)?

Westbridge announced the addition of an Alabama Data Centre Project to its portfolio, located near fibre, high-voltage transmission and renewable sites.

How does the Alabama Data Centre Project support Westbridge's strategy (WEGYF)?

The project aims to diversify assets by combining renewable power, solar and battery storage with AI-ready data centre infrastructure.

Will Westbridge disclose capacity, partners, or timeline for the Alabama project (WEGYF)?

Yes; the company said it expects to provide further updates on capacity, partners, and expected development timeline in coming months.

Why is the Alabama location attractive for Westbridge's data centre project (WEGYF)?

Westbridge cited proximity to major fibre routes, high-voltage transmission, renewable energy sites, a favourable business environment, and skilled workforce access.

Does the Alabama project target decarbonization and AI-ready demand for Westbridge (WEGYF)?

Yes; the company said the project supports operators decarbonizing data centres and targets demand for AI-ready, low-latency facilities.