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Convergent Energy and Power Named Energy Storage Company of the Year in 2025 CleanTech Breakthrough Awards

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, today announced that the company was named Energy Storage Company of the Year in the 2025 CleanTech Breakthrough Awards, an annual awards program recognizing the most innovative products, companies and individuals in the energy, climate and clean technology industries.

“The future of energy depends on our ability to store it, and we are proud to be recognized for our work to accelerate the clean energy transition through energy storage.”

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“Convergent is honored to be named Energy Storage Company of the Year by the CleanTech Breakthrough Awards, which demonstrates our company’s commitment to a cleaner, more reliable grid,” Johannes Rittershausen, Convergent’s Chief Executive Officer, said. “The future of energy depends on our ability to store it, and we are proud to be recognized for our work to accelerate the clean energy transition through energy storage.”

The 2025 CleanTech Breakthrough Awards attracted thousands of nominations across more than 100 categories and is a part of the Tech Breakthrough market intelligence organization, a global leader in technology research and recognition programs. With over a decade of expertise in analyzing and evaluating technology innovation, the awards programs are among the most respected in their respective industries.

Convergent’s energy storage and solar-plus-storage systems can store electricity when there is a surplus and then dispatch that energy back onto the grid the moment it is needed, allowing for a more cost-effective, resilient, and renewable-powered grid. Convergent’s PEAK IQ® energy storage intelligence is creating maximum value for its customers, having saved businesses up to 40% off their electricity bills and deferred multimillion infrastructure upgrades for utilities. Convergent has over 800 MW / 1 GWh of energy storage and solar-plus-storage systems operating or under development, which is equivalent to the power consumed by approximately 750,000 homes.

About Convergent Energy and Power
Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent) is a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America. Convergent has over a decade of experience financing and managing all aspects of the energy storage development cycle to help customers reduce electricity costs and increase reliability. The company’s commercial, industrial, and utility-scale assets can yield seven-figure savings while advancing the clean energy transition. Convergent’s proprietary asset management platform, PEAK IQ® leverages machine learning and deep market knowledge to optimize asset performance and maximize value. Convergent has over $1bn invested in or committed to assets in operation or under development across North America. For more information, visit convergentep.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Kate Siskel
SVP, Marketing and Communications
Convergent Energy and Power
ksiskel [at] convergentep.com
917-508-0274

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Convergent Press Contact
Kate Siskel
SVP, Marketing and Communications
Convergent Energy and Power
ksiskel [at] convergentep.com
917-508-0274

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