ROSH HAAYIN, ISRAEL and YOKOHAMA, JAPAN / ACCESS Newswire / June 26, 2025 / Brenmiller Energy Ltd. ("Brenmiller" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:BNRG), a global leader provider of thermal energy storage ("TES") solutions for industrial and utility customers, and a major Japanese Corporation, which is a prominent Japan-based engineering and project development company, announced today the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to collaborate on the deployment of sustainable heating solutions in Japan.

The agreement marks a significant milestone in both companies' commitment to accelerating the energy transition and decarbonization of industrial processes. Under the MOU, Brenmiller and the Japanese corporation will work together to explore commercial opportunities for Brenmiller's TES technology, focusing on replacing fossil-fuel-based boilers with innovative, zero-emission TES systems.

Collaboration to Drive Market Growth in Japan

As part of the collaboration, the Japanese corporation will leverage its market experience as a global engineering company with expertise in project development, energy transition, and infrastructure solutions. Headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, the Japanese corporation aims to play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across various sectors, including energy, industrial, and environmental industries.

Under the MOU, the Japanese corporation will identify and develop opportunities for TES system implementation across Japan. The initiative includes promoting both direct sales of TES equipment and Heat-as-a-Service ("HaaS") models for industrial and utility-scale applications.

"We are excited to work with a major Japanese player, a company with a strong reputation for driving innovation and sustainability," said Avi Brenmiller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Brenmiller. "Japan represents a potential market for thermal energy storage due to high penetration of renewables and desires for sustainable solutions, and this collaboration will help us accelerate decarbonization efforts for industrial heat-a critical step toward achieving net-zero targets."

About Brenmiller Energy Ltd.

Brenmiller Energy Ltd. helps energy-intensive industries and power producers end their reliance on fossil fuel boilers. Brenmiller's patented bGen™ ZERO thermal battery is a modular and scalable energy storage system that turns renewable electricity into zero-emission heat. It charges using low-cost renewable electricity and discharges a continuous supply of heat on demand and according to its customers' needs. The most experienced thermal battery developer on the market, Brenmiller operates the world's only gigafactory for thermal battery production and is trusted by leading multinational energy companies. For more information visit the Company's website at https://bren-energy.com/ and follow the company on X and LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements:

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