ESS Tech, Inc. (NYSE: GWH), a provider of non-lithium energy storage solutions, will host a conference call on Thursday, August 13, 2026, to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company stated that the call will also cover updates on commercial progress, customer deployments, and anticipated technology milestones. A press release detailing these results is scheduled to be issued prior to the call.

The conference call will be hosted by CEO Drew Buckley and CFO Kate Suhadolnik, followed by a question-and-answer period. Investors can access the live webcast or view the replay via the link provided below. The presentation utilized during the call will be available on the investor relations section of the company’s website after the event.

Conference Call Details

ESS was established in 2011 with a mission to accelerate decarbonization safely and sustainably through longer-lasting energy storage. Using easy-to-source materials, ESS solutions aim to enable energy security, reliability, and resilience for customers meeting increasing energy demand without power disruptions.

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ESS Tech has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Juniper Energy to deploy 500 MWh or more of sodium-ion battery energy storage systems, marking a significant expansion of its business. The agreement establishes a framework for a long-term partnership focused on deploying ESS's sodium-based battery solutions across multiple projects in the coming years.

As part of the agreement, the companies plan to collaborate on an initial 10 MW / 80 MWh energy storage project located in California. This project is expected to utilize ESS's recently announced modular sodium-ion AC solution, Bridge™, along with an ESS Energy Management System (EMS). The commercial operation for this initial project is targeted for 2027.

Project Details

The LoI outlines a strategic roadmap for the deployment of energy storage systems, beginning with the California project. The following table summarizes the key specifications of the initial phase:

Strategic Implications

The partnership with Juniper Energy represents a major milestone for ESS as it continues to scale its operations. The LoI provides a structured approach to deploying ESS's innovative battery solutions, starting with the specific project in California and expanding to a broader portfolio totaling at least 500 MWh.