SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2021 / 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 and investors, today announced Solar4America, a subsidiary of the Company's SolarJuice Co., Ltd. ('SolarJuice') subsidiary and one of the largest privately held solar and roofing installers in the US, launched its S4A-Hybrid (DC/AC compatible) Battery System, a UL-certified residential battery storage solution.

The Solar4America-branded battery storage solution is significantly upgraded by solar4America R&D teams and associates for the US market with the latest power electronics, communciations and battery technologies, based on SolarJuice's proven Opal Storage technology in the Australian market in the four years since its original launch. For further information please visit our website www.solar4america.com or email s[email protected].

With up to 8.6-kilowatt max output, intelligent energy management, and on-grid/off-grid seamless switching, the fully UL-certified battery system is outdoor rated and provides homeowners with complete control of the energy in their home using real-time data.

Xiaofeng Peng, Chairman and CEO of SPI Energy, commented, 'We will provide our American customers with a reliable energy storage solution and superior installation and customer services. We have generated strong sales in Australia with Opal Storage and are confident we can produce even greater success and customer experience in the massive US market. In anticipation of high demand, we plan to inventory the Solar4America smart energy storage systems at our distribution facilities in both California and Florida.'

The global battery energy storage market is projected to reach $19.7 billion by 2027, growing at a 20.4% CAGR, according to Fortune Business Insights.

About SPI Energy

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (SPI) is a global renewable energy company and provider of solar storage and electric vehicle (EV) solutions for business, residential, government, logistics and utility customers and investors. The Company provides a full spectrum of EPC services to third-party project developers, as well as develops, owns and operates solar projects that sell electricity to the grid in multiple countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Greece, Japan and Italy. The Company has its US headquarters in Santa Clara, California and maintains global operations in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. SPI is also targeting strategic investment opportunities in green industries such as battery storage and charging stations, leveraging the Company's expertise and growing base of cash flow from solar projects and funding development of projects in agriculture and other markets with significant growth potential.

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.

About SolarJuice

SolarJuice Co., Ltd. ('SolarJuice') is the leader in renewable energy system solutions for residential and small commercial markets. Established in 2009, the Company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and delivers a one-stop global solution for solar panels, inverters, and battery systems. Since inception, the Company has served over 3,000 B2B accounts and 400 customers. SolarJuice also plans to grow its supply chain, enhance its technology platform and looks to expand its product delivery throughout the Asia Pacific Region and the North America markets. With the recent acquisition of Solar4America, one of the largest privately held solar and roofing installers in the United States, this will allow the Company to serve more customers in the growing California, Nevada, Texas, Florida, and Colorado markets. With more than a million solar systems and roofs under its belt, the Pleasanton, CA-based company now employs hundreds of installers and operates in five states: California, Florida, Nevada, Colorado and Texas.

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