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Capstone Energy+ Powers Critical Hospital Infrastructure with 2 MW Combined Heat and Power System

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Capstone Energy+ Powers Critical Hospital Infrastructure with 2 MW Combined Heat and Power System
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Capstone Energy+ Powers Critical Hospital Infrastructure with 2 MW Combined Heat and Power System

2026-07-27 20:15 Last Updated At:20:30

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 27, 2026--

Capstone Energy+, Inc.(NASDAQ: CEPL) (“Capstone” or the “Company”), a leading provider of resilient, behind-the-meter energy solutions for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and emerging data center applications, today announced the installation of two C1000 Signature Series microturbines at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California. The project, delivered in partnership with BSD Builders, Inc., will provide 2 megawatts (MW) of highly efficient combined heat and power (CHP), strengthening the hospital’s operational continuity while supporting its long-term operational and sustainability objectives.

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The CHP system will provide reliable on-site electricity while capturing waste heat to provide the majority of the facility’s heating and domestic hot water requirements, delivering an overall system efficiency of 75%. Once commissioning is complete, the system will also provide resilience through island-mode capability, enabling the facility to continue generating power during utility outages.

“Reliable energy has become a strategic asset for healthcare providers,” said Vince Canino, President and CEO of Capstone Energy+. “As healthcare systems modernize their facilities, they are increasingly investing in energy solutions that strengthen resilience, improve efficiency, and support long-term sustainability. Projects like this are made possible through trusted partnerships, and we’re proud to once again work alongside BSD Builders, Inc. to deliver an innovative combined heat and power solution for the Scripps Mercy Hospital facility, supporting a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy future. Healthcare organizations increasingly recognize that resilience and sustainability are not competing priorities; they are complementary objectives that together strengthen operational performance and help ensure uninterrupted patient care.”

“If there are natural disasters in the area that force the utility to disconnect service or there’s an interruption to the electrical grid, the facility is still producing two megawatts, keeping core operations running,” said Ryan Peña, Project Manager, Corporate Facilities at Scripps Health. “It’s another layer of protection and redundancy that helps us to provide uninterrupted care.”

The project is currently in the final stages of system integration, with commissioning expected in October 2026 and final startup activities continuing through year-end.

The project reflects growing demand for resilient behind-the-meter energy systems across healthcare and other mission-critical industries as organizations seek greater reliability, improved energy efficiency, lower operating costs, and long-term sustainability. Healthcare providers, in particular, continue investing in combined heat and power and distributed energy solutions that strengthen operational resilience and support uninterrupted patient care.

About Capstone Energy+

For nearly four decades, Capstone Energy+ has designed, developed, and delivered proven behind-the-meter, on-site energy solutions that help businesses operate with certainty in an increasingly constrained power environment. Our evolution from “Green” to “Plus” reflects who we are today, delivering clean, innovative energy solutions that go beyond electricity.

Capstone Energy+: On Site. On Demand. Always On.

With more than 10,800 units shipped across 89 countries through our global distributor network, Capstone provides highly reliable, low-maintenance, fuel-flexible power systems engineered for mission-critical operations. Built on our core 30kW, 65kW, and 200kW microturbine platforms, our scalable multi-megawatt solutions are designed for rapid deployment, continuous operation, and simplified maintenance.

Capstone Energy+ serves critical industries including data centers, hospitals, agriculture, and industrial facilities where uptime and energy certainty are essential. Beyond power generation, our solutions support the circular economy by converting waste streams into usable fuel and capturing waste heat to produce valuable thermal energy with a lower carbon footprint.

To support evolving customer needs, Capstone also offers flexible Energy as a Service solutions, including power purchase or energy service agreements (PPAs/ESAs), leasing, rentals, and embedded service contracts (ESCs) designed to reduce upfront costs, accelerate deployment, and provide life-cycle cost predictability.

Our modular plug-and-play architecture enables customers to scale quickly, reduce integration risk, and adapt to growing energy demands with resilient, always-available power solutions.

For more information about the Company, please visit www.CapstoneEnergyPlus.com

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding expectations for the Company’s the expected timing of commissioning and startup, anticipated system efficiency and performance, island-mode resilience capability, and expected demand for behind-the-meter and combined heat and power solutions. Actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. For a detailed discussion of factors that could affect the Company’s future operating results, please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Two Capstone Energy+ C1000S microturbines at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego deliver 2 MW of highly efficient combined heat and power (CHP), strengthening energy resilience, improving operational efficiency, and helping ensure uninterrupted patient care.

Two Capstone Energy+ C1000S microturbines at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego deliver 2 MW of highly efficient combined heat and power (CHP), strengthening energy resilience, improving operational efficiency, and helping ensure uninterrupted patient care.

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & ATHENS, Greece--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 27, 2026--

Ameresco Sunel Energy SA, a joint venture between Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions to create reliable power and modernize infrastructure, and SUNEL Group, an international solar PV EPC contractor, today announced a solar photovoltaic facility in Iratosu, Arad County, Romania.

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Under the agreement, Ameresco Sunel Energy SA will provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services, along with ongoing operation and maintenance (O&M), for the Iratosu solar facility. The project is owned and developed by TDI Renewables Ltd, a UK-registered international energy company focused on utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects across Central and Eastern Europe.

Ameresco Sunel Energy SA will manage the project through each phase, from design and procurement to construction, commissioning, and long-term operations, applying the efficiency and environmental performance standards that have defined its growing regional portfolio.

"This project marks another milestone in our expanding presence in Romania and reinforces the role Ameresco Sunel Energy SA continues to play in the broader build-out of renewable energy infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe," said Pete Christakis, Chief Operating Officer of Ameresco. "We're proud to build on our track record in the region and deepen our contribution to the country's long-term sustainability goals.”

The project is designed to deliver a ground-mounted solar PV facility with an installed capacity of 48 MWac / 58 MWp. The project also includes a 33 kV/110 kV substation and the underground cable works connecting the substation to the grid, which will help ensure that the new generation capacity can be reliably integrated into Romania's energy system.

Beyond the technical details, the Iratosu solar project is expected to deliver several long-term, tangible benefits, including:

"What makes this project meaningful is not just its scale, but how it fits into the broader energy picture for Arad County and the surrounding communities," said Konstantinos Zygouras, Vice President at Ameresco Sunel Energy SA. "Each project we support here strengthens the foundation for what comes next, and we look forward to making a lasting impact on a more secure, resilient energy future for Romania."

The Iratosu solar project builds on Ameresco Sunel Energy SA's recent solar developments in Romania, including a previously announced set of solar parks totaling 466 MWp in the southwestern part of the country. Together, these projects support Romania's broader transition away from coal-fired power generation, reinforcing the country's commitment to phasing out coal by 2032.

To learn more about solar power solutions offered by Ameresco, visit https://www.ameresco.com/solution-solar-power/.

About Ameresco, Inc.
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is a leading energy infrastructure company delivering integrated solutions to create reliable power and modernize infrastructure. The company’s Power Infrastructure business integrates energy resources across behind-the-meter and utility-scale systems. Its Buildings & Public Infrastructure business modernizes the built environment with smart, connected solutions that optimize performance and enhance resilience. Ameresco is a trusted full lifecycle partner, delivering over $15 billion in solutions and contracting over 5 GW of energy resources since its founding in 2000. Headquartered in Massachusetts, Ameresco serves public and private sector customers across North America and Europe. Learn more at www.ameresco.com.

About SUNEL Group
SUNEL Group is a leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions for renewable energy projects, specializing in Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and energy efficiency. Headquartered in Athens, the company operates regional offices in London, Valencia, Milan, Bucharest and Tashkent, with a total workforce of over 400 employees, including highly experienced engineers. Since its establishment in 2006, SUNEL has successfully developed, designed, and executed more than 2 GW of solar projects worldwide. Currently, the company is executing 2+ GW of solar projects across Greece, the UK, Spain, Italy, Romania and Uzbekistan. For more information, visit www.sunelgroup.com.

The announcement of a customer’s entry into a project contract is not necessarily indicative of the timing or amount of revenue from such contract, of Ameresco’s overall revenue for any particular period or of trends in Ameresco’s overall total project backlog. This project was included in Ameresco’s previously reported awarded backlog as of March 31, 2026.

The Iratosu solar PV project in Arad County, Romania, will add 58 MWp of renewable generation capacity and help strengthen the region’s energy infrastructure.

The Iratosu solar PV project in Arad County, Romania, will add 58 MWp of renewable generation capacity and help strengthen the region’s energy infrastructure.

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