Eos Energy Enterprises Announces $25 Million Equipment Financing Agreement with Trinity Capital Inc.

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Eos Energy Enterprises has entered into a $25 million equipment financing agreement with Trinity Capital to enhance production of its Znyth® batteries. This financing is crucial for expanding Eos's manufacturing capabilities and balancing its capital allocation strategy. The Pittsburgh facility, near 80% of suppliers, will support long-duration energy storage solutions for diverse applications. Eos's CFO noted that increased manufacturing capacity will improve order management and delivery lead times. The partnership is seen as a significant step towards meeting the growing demand for clean energy storage.

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• Secured $25 million in equipment financing to expand manufacturing operations.
• Enhancing production of proprietary Znyth® batteries, meeting demand for clean energy storage.
• Proximity of Pittsburgh facility to suppliers supports efficient operations and production scaling.
• Improved order management and delivery lead times anticipated from expanded manufacturing capacity.

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Agreement expected to enhance manufacturing operations and further scale production

EDISON, N.J., Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOSE) (“Eos”), a leading provider of safe, scalable, efficient, and sustainable zinc-powered energy storage systems, today announced that HI-POWER LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eos, has entered into a $25 million equipment financing agreement with Trinity Capital Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIN) ("Trinity"), a leading provider of debt and equipment financing to growth stage companies. The funds will be used to acquire equipment that will expand production of Eos’s proprietary aqueous Znyth® batteries.

Located in close proximity to more than 80% of Eos’s suppliers, the Pittsburgh, PA based manufacturing facility produces long duration (3-12 hour) energy storage solutions that provide reliable power to applications across the energy supply chain, including utilities, industrial and commercial sites.

“Securing this equipment financing is a key milestone in our ability to expand our manufacturing capacity and effectively balance our capital allocation strategy,” said Sagar C. Kurada, Chief Financial Officer of Eos. “As we continue to ramp up our manufacturing operations, we expect to have even greater visibility into managing our customer commitment and orders backlog, and improve our delivery lead times.”

Sagar continued, “We would like to thank Trinity for serving as our financing partner and helping further position Eos for growth as demand for long duration clean energy storage continues well into the future.”

“We are proud to partner with the team at Eos, whose mission to build a greener planet for future generations is being driven by their breakthrough Znyth® technology,” said Ryan Little, Managing Director of Trinity Capital. “We see a massive opportunity ahead for Eos and their innovative and sustainable design is clearly poised to transform multiple verticals.”

About Eos
Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to clean energy with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth® aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. Safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable—and manufactured in the U.S.—it's the core of our innovative systems providing utility, industrial, commercial, and residential customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3- to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the $25 million equipment financing for EOSE?

The $25 million financing will enhance Eos Energy's manufacturing capabilities and support the production of its Znyth® batteries.

How will the new financing agreement impact Eos Energy's production?

The agreement is expected to improve Eos Energy's manufacturing capacity and efficiency in delivering energy storage solutions.

What technology does Eos Energy use in their batteries?

Eos Energy's batteries utilize Znyth® technology, which is a sustainable, zinc-powered energy storage solution.

Where is Eos Energy's manufacturing facility located?

Eos Energy's manufacturing facility is based in Pittsburgh, PA, close to 80% of its suppliers.

What is the expected outcome of expanding Eos Energy's manufacturing operations?

Expanding operations will enhance order management, reduce lead times, and better meet the growing demand for clean energy storage.