ADS-TEC Energy Strengthens Market Position in Battery Storage Sector in Austria

NÜRTINGEN, Germany & KÄRNTEN, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 4, 2026--

ADS-TEC Energy PLC (NASDAQ: ADSE) today marked the successful completion of its first year in the Austrian market including an expanded presence in the Austrian energy market. In 12 months, ADS-TEC Energy has secured battery energy storage wins across public utilities, energy providers and industrial customers. One system is already live, while further projects are underway and scheduled to go live by mid-2026.

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“Austria has been committed to renewable energy for many years, and battery storage is the key enabling technology to ensure that these systems operate reliably and economically. Storage makes renewable generation predictable, resilient, and economically viable,” said Thomas Speidel, CEO of ADS-TEC Energy.

A central reference project was implemented in partnership with the Austrian energy company, AAE, in Kärnten. At the heart of the installation is an ADS-TEC Energy BESS5000 large-scale battery system at an agrivoltaics (agriPV) site and fully integrated with a regional energy system that combines photovoltaic, wind, and hydropower generation.

The storage system has evolved from a pure infrastructure asset into an active market opportunity. It is allowing AAE to participate in energy trading. And, as well as delivering new revenue streams, the battery system provides grid backup and helps optimize AAE’s energy system.

“Today, our customers expect more than a product. They are looking for a partner who combines technology, system expertise and operational experience. This is exactly where our strength lies: we deliver integrated solutions including hardware, software and services that perform in the field and create long-term value,” said Roland Klauss, CEO of ADS-TEC Energy Austria.

ADS-TEC Energy offers a comprehensive solution for battery energy storage projects and supports customers across the entire value chain, from project development and system design through commissioning and market integration. A key component is an economic assessment of each project based on a holistic view of energy markets. ADS-TEC Energy develops robust business cases and supports customers to optimize revenues and return on investment.

Furthermore, resilience and supply security have become decisive factors for many customers. Depending on the configuration and system integration, large-scale battery systems can fulfill multiple security roles: providing emergency power for critical loads, supporting island mode operations during grid outages, and contributing to blackout preparedness, for example through system stabilization and controlled restart capabilities with energy generation assets. ADS-TEC Energy also meets the growing requirements for cyber security, leveraging its established expertise in industrial IT systems. These system-level capabilities were a decisive factor for several customers when selecting ADS-TEC Energy as their partner.

As part of the global ADS-TEC Energy Group, ADS-TEC Energy Austria serves as the central point of contact for battery storage projects in Austria and supports selected neighboring markets in Southeastern Europe. Its proximity to customers, grid operators and project partners allows the company to address national regulatory frameworks and market specifics efficiently and effectively.

About ADS-TEC Energy

With more than a decade of experience in lithium-ion technologies, ADS-TEC Energy develops and manufactures battery storage solutions and ultra-fast charging systems, including advanced energy management software. ADS-TEC Energy’s battery-buffered fast-charging technology enables electric vehicles to charge at ultra-high power levels even on weak grids, all within an exceptionally compact design.

Headquartered in Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, the company was nominated by the President of Germany for the German Future Prize and was inducted into the “Circle of Excellence” in 2022. The outstanding quality and performance of ADS-TEC Energy’s systems are the result of extensive investment in in-house development and high levels of vertical integration. With its advanced technology platforms, ADS-TEC Energy is a trusted partner for automotive manufacturers, energy providers, and charging infrastructure operators worldwide.

For more information, visit: www.ads-tec-energy.com

An ADS-TEC Energy BESS5000 large-scale battery system on its way to a customer in Austria

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Residents of Vilnius were told to take shelter and Lithuania's president and prime minister were taken to safe locations on Wednesday because of an alarm over drone activity near the border with Belarus, underlining jitters on NATO's eastern fringe over incursions related to Russia's war with Ukraine.

An emergency announcement from the military told people in the Vilnius region to “immediately head to a shelter or a safe place.”

The alert, which lasted for about an hour, also led to the closure of the airspace over Vilnius Airport. President Gitanas Nauseda and Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene were taken to shelters, and there was also an evacuation order at Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas, the BNS news agency reported.

It was the first major alert that sent residents and political leaders in a European Union and NATO capital rushing to shelters since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Lithuania, a member of NATO and the European Union, borders Russia-allied Belarus to the east and Russia's Kaliningrad exclave to the west. Wednesday's alert came after the military said it detected drone activity in Belarus, but no drones were sighted over Lithuania.

In recent months, Ukrainian drones aimed at Russia have crossed or come down in NATO territory on numerous occasions. Western officials have blamed what they say is likely Russian electronic jamming of the drones. Russia, meanwhile, has renewed threats that it would retaliate if Ukrainian drones are launched from Baltic countries or if those countries are complicit in their use against Russia.

On Tuesday evening, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys wrote on social media that “Russia is deliberately redirecting Ukrainian drones into Baltic airspace while waging smear campaigns” against Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. “It’s a transparent act of desperation — an attempt to sow chaos and distract from a simple reality: (Ukraine) is hitting Russian military machine hard.”

Budrys' comment came hours after a NATO jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia. Ukraine apologized for that “unintended incident,” without specifying what had happened.

Last week, Latvia’s government collapsed following an argument over the handling of multiple incidents involving stray drones suspected to be from Ukraine. The defense minister was forced to quit after his party withdrew its support for him, and the prime minister then resigned. The governing coalition had been under strain for months over several other issues.

The phone shows the received message "The Lithuanian military reports: "AIR DANGER. Hurry to cover or a safe place without delay, take care of your loved ones, wait for further recommendations. We will inform you about the end of the danger in a separate message", in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

The phone shows the received message "The Lithuanian military reports: "AIR DANGER. Hurry to cover or a safe place without delay, take care of your loved ones, wait for further recommendations. We will inform you about the end of the danger in a separate message", in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)