SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 22, 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 that its wholly owned Phoenix Motorcars subsidiary has launched a full range of material handling product lines including Electric Forklifts and Pallet Jacks.

The Electric Forklifts are available with capacities of 4,000, 5,000 and 7,700 lbs. and include batteries, chargers, and industry leading warranties. In addition to extended warranty and service terms, the Electric Forklifts include financing and leasing options and are available for immediate delivery.

"The electric forklift industry is rapidly expanding, and we are excited to be adding these green energy solutions to our existing product portfolio," said Jose Paul Plackal, Phoenix Motorcars' Chief Marketing Officer. "With the efficiency of these units and the competitive pricing we provide, customers can expect payback in less than one year compared to traditionally powered forklift units, which typically have longer payback periods."

Phoenix Motorcars will be exhibiting its Electric Forklifts at the MODEX show in Atlanta, GA on March 28th - 31st in Booth # C5394. More information on Phoenix Motorcars' material handling line is available on the Phoenix Motorcars site and inquiries can be directed to forklifts@phoenixmotorcars.com.

About Phoenix Motorcars

Phoenix Motorcars is a leader in developing medium-duty electric vehicles for commercial markets with a primary focus on class 3 & 4 vehicles. Phoenix Motorcars strives to provide fleets with clean transportation and renewable energy through advanced technology solutions and remains committed to excellence in electric vehicle innovation. Phoenix Motorcars offers a range of vehicle configurations, including shuttle buses, utility trucks, service trucks, flatbed trucks, walk-in vans, cargo trucks and school buses. For more information, please visit www.phoenixmotorcars.com

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 forklifts, 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 energy 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.