SPI Energy Develops Utility Solar Project in Will County, Illinois

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SPI Energy has secured approximately 465 acres in Illinois for a new utility-scale solar project. This project will have a capacity of 54 MW AC (78.4 MW DC) and is expected to generate 124,986 MWh in its first year, enough to offset CO2 emissions for over 11,000 homes. The initiative aligns with Illinois's goal of achieving 100% carbon-free energy by 2045. SPI’s operations highlight its commitment to renewable energy and its role in the U.S. solar market, which is projected to add over 21.5 GW of capacity in 2022.

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• Secured 465 acres for a significant solar project in Illinois.
• Project capacity of 54 MW AC, equating to 124,986 MWh generated in the first year.
• Aligns with Illinois's carbon-free energy goal for 2045, enhancing company positioning.

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SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 14, 2022 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd. ("SPI Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:SPI), a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers, today announced its SPI Solar Inc. ("SPI Solar") subsidiary secured approximately 465 acres across two parcels for the development of a utility-scale solar project in Illinois.

The 54 megawatt ("MW") alternating current, 78.4MW direct current project is expected to produce 124,986MW hours ("MWh") of electricity in its first full year of operation, the equivalent electricity needed to annually offset CO2 emissions of more than 11,000 homes.

"This is another significant project for SPI Solar," said Xiaofeng Denton Peng, Chairman and CEO of SPI Energy. "Our growing operations clearly demonstrate our ability to generate meaningful impact in CO2 emissions reduction with solar technologies. Illinois enacted the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in 2021 with the goal of achieving 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2045. We are excited to play an important role in helping the state achieve this noteworthy goal and look forward to bringing this utility scale project to fruition over the next few years."

The U.S. installed 5.4 GW of solar PV capacity in Q3 2021 to reach 113.5 GW of total installed capacity, enough to power 21.8 million American homes, from the source of SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association). It is expected that U.S. solar generating capacity to grow by 21.5 GW in 2022. In total, the U.S. solar market will install more than 107 GW of solar over the next five years.

About SPI Energy

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPI) is a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions that was founded in 2006 in Roseville, California and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.

The company has three core divisions: SolarJuice residential solar, the commercial & utility solar division comprised of SPI Solar and Orange Power, and the EdisonFuture/Phoenix Motor EV division. SolarJuice is the leader in renewable energy system solutions for residential and small commercial markets and has extensive operations in the Asia Pacific and North America markets. The commercial & utility solar division provides a full spectrum of EPC services to third party project developers, and develops, owns and operates solar projects that sell electricity to the grid in multiple regions, including the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Phoenix Motor is a leader in medium-duty commercial electric vehicles, and is developing EV charger solutions, electric pickup trucks, electric scooters, and other EV products.

SPI maintains global operations in North America, Australia, Asia and Europe and is also targeting strategic investment opportunities in fast growing green industries such as battery storage, charging stations, and other EVs which leverage the Company's expertise and substantial solar cash flow.

For more information on SPI Energy and its subsidiaries, the Company recommends that stockholders, investors and any other interested parties read the Company's public filings and press releases available under the Investor Relations section at www.SPIgroups.com or available at www.sec.gov.

Forward-Looking Statements

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SOURCE: SPI Energy Co., Ltd.

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FAQ

What is SPI Energy's latest project announcement?

SPI Energy announced a utility-scale solar project in Illinois, covering 465 acres.

What is the capacity of SPI Energy’s new solar project?

The new solar project will have a capacity of 54 MW AC and 78.4 MW DC.

How much electricity will the new solar project generate?

The project is expected to produce 124,986 MWh of electricity in its first full year.

How does the Illinois solar project align with state goals?

The project supports Illinois's Climate and Equitable Jobs Act aiming for 100% carbon-free energy by 2045.

What impact does SPI’s project have on CO2 emissions?

The project will offset CO2 emissions equivalent to that of more than 11,000 homes annually.