Leading high-performance energy storage systems provider Eguana Technologies Inc. (EGT:TSX.V; EGTYF:OTC) announced a collaboration agreement with one of Alberta's investor-owned electricity distributors, according to a February 18 release.
This partnership aims to demonstrate the value of customer-sited energy storage systems in alleviating distribution system constraints caused by load growth and the rise of distributed solar installations within Alberta's competitive electricity market, Eguana said.
The project will deploy Eguana's advanced battery energy storage systems in new residential developments on feeders experiencing rapid load growth. By working closely with homebuilders, the companies will integrate these systems into homes, offering participating homeowners the added benefit of backup power during grid outages, the company said. The demonstration will quantify the benefits of distributed storage in mitigating grid constraints and evaluate the business model for delivering these services while adhering to Alberta's market regulations.
By leveraging Eguana's technology and the distribution utility's expertise, the project aims to develop a scalable solution for grid resiliency and customer value that can be implemented across Alberta and in other similar markets, the release said. This initiative will utilize capabilities currently being developed and demonstrated on the Eguana Edge™ platform, with previously announced support from PrairiesCan and the City of Medicine Hat through Decentralized Energy Canada's Energy Innovation Challenge, further advancing Eguana's mission to integrate decentralized energy solutions into utility operations.
"Partnering with a large, investor-owned utility allows us to showcase how distributed energy storage can deliver real value to both utilities and homeowners in a deregulated market like Alberta's," said Brent Harris, founder and chief operating officer of Eguana Technologies Inc. "While distribution utilities stand to gain the most from distributed storage, the full value of the deployed storage capacity can only be realized through third-party ownership or other contractual arrangements."
Eguana Announces Revenue Growth
In December 2025, the company shared its financial outcomes for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025. Eguana revealed that its revenue for the year so far reached CA$2.06 million, marking a 310% rise compared to the same timeframe in 2024. The revenue for the third quarter stood at CA$132,000, which is an 8.3% increase from the corresponding quarter in September 2024.
"We are very excited to continue our fleet expansion as we enter the winter peak season in British Columbia," Holland stated at the time. "Through this season, we will continue demonstrating the performance and capability of Eguana's feeder support solutions, clearing a path for expanded deployments in B.C. along with other utility partners across North America."
The announcement highlighted that the gross margin for the year to date improved to 42%, up from a negative 66% the previous year, primarily due to acquiring discounted finished goods from a former partner in 2024. The gross margin for Q3 2025 was negative 16%, compared to negative 139% in September 2024, influenced by the usual quarterly warranty provision and low sales volume. Excluding the warranty accrual, the adjusted gross margin was 31%.
The swift shift to renewable energy, particularly with the onset of Electrification 2.0, is altering how utilities plan and manage the grid, according to a recent blog post by Nick Tumilowicz, Director of Product Management for Itron, and Brent Harris, Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Eguana. The companies are collaborating to meet the demands of this accelerated energy transition. As electrification broadens to encompass vehicles, heating, and industrial processes, utilities are witnessing load growth rates not seen in decades, they noted.
"The challenge now is to extract more capacity from existing infrastructure without overbuilding," they explained. "Deploying demand-side management (DSM) at scale, along with reliable Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), is crucial to the success of these efforts. This also requires smarter orchestration of grid-edge assets through modern operations equipped with real-time visibility, forecasting, and control — capabilities now made possible through scalable, utility-grade platforms like Itron's Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio."
As the grid encounters unprecedented pressure from Electrification 2.0, the role of DERs must evolve, they observed. It's no longer sufficient to reduce demand during peak hours; customer-sited resources must now interact with utility operational systems in real time, ensuring reliable performance, verifiability, and cybersecurity. "Unlike thermostats, managed EV charging, and other deferrable loads, distributed energy storage is the only behind-the-meter asset currently capable of both absorbing and delivering power on demand," the blog stated. "This makes it uniquely suited to support real-time DER coordination, local capacity relief, and grid-edge optimization."
Company Plays Crucial Role in Energy Shift, Expert Says
1In an analysis dated September 26, John Newell of John Newell & Associates highlighted that Eguana has already rolled out thousands of its unique systems across North America, Australia, and Europe, positioning itself as a significant player in the swiftly changing energy landscape. By merging advanced storage technology with virtual power plant (VPP) fleet management software, Eguana is focusing on both large-scale distributed resource aggregation and consumer backup markets. By delivering on-site energy capacity precisely where it is most needed, Eguana links consumers, contractors, and utilities, providing vital solutions as electricity demand grows in the electrification era, Newell explained.
Eguana's business strategy tackles one of the most urgent challenges utilities face today: handling the rising electricity demand from the electrification of vehicles, heating, and industrial systems without resorting to expensive centralized infrastructure expansion, the expert noted. Its distributed energy storage systems can absorb and supply power as needed, creating adaptable grid-edge capacity that aids real-time load balancing, local resilience, and the integration of renewable energy sources.
The company's systems extend beyond consumer backup products; they are engineered for utility-grade reliability, supporting applications such as local capacity relief, rapid frequency response, and integration with virtual power plants, he added. Eguana has proven its technology through alliances with global leaders like Mercedes-Benz, BC Hydro, and Itron, Newell pointed out. The partnership with Itron effectively integrates Eguana's storage solutions directly into AI-driven smart meters using open standards.
"This interoperability allows utilities to control distributed resources with greater visibility and security, opening the door to scaled adoption," Newell wrote. "With a production capacity of over 24,000 systems annually and relationships with major North American utilities, Eguana is positioned to scale into a utility-driven market projected to exceed +US$100 billion by 2030."
With fundamentals aligned to a market opportunity surpassing US$100 billion and strong momentum from the energy transition, Eguana Technologies Inc. received a Speculative Buy rating from Newell.
1Newell shared an update on February 13, 2026, where he reiterated his Speculative Buy rating, and gave the company potential targets of CA$0.25, CA$0.30, and CA$0.45, writing, "Should a breakout occur, the CA$0.18–$0.20 level remains the first major test. A successful move through this area would materially improve the technical picture. Using the prior decline as a reference, upside technical objectives could then emerge in stages, with potential targets in the CA$0.25, CA$0.30, and CA$0.45 range if momentum and participation continue to build."
The Catalyst: AI Reshaping Country's Energy Demand Profile
After years of relatively stable electricity usage, the United States is now entering a phase of rapidly increasing consumption, as highlighted in a report by Sunny Park for BloombergNEF on January 9. The rise of AI-driven data centers, electric vehicles, and distributed generation and storage is reshaping the country's energy demand profile at an unprecedented rate. Warmer summers are resulting in increased air conditioning usage, while the early stages of industrial electrification are putting additional strain on an already stressed grid system.
The transportation sector is also undergoing rapid changes, with global electric vehicle sales hitting new highs in 2025, and two- and three-wheeled electric vehicles becoming more popular, particularly in developing nations. In the United States, however, the growth in electric vehicle sales has been more gradual, as the industry encounters significant new policy challenges from Washington.
Artificial intelligence has advanced swiftly in recent years, with technology companies pouring billions into data centers to support the training and operation of AI models, according to a report by Erica Leppert for the Pew Research Center on October 24, 2025. The growth of these facilities has sparked concerns about their potential impact on energy consumption and the environment, as the United States aims to gain an advantage in the global AI competition.
In some states, lawmakers and utility companies are under pressure to shield residents from power outages and rising electricity costs as data centers expand, Leppert wrote. Utilities often need to make costly upgrades to power grids to accommodate the increased energy demands from new data centers. These expenses are frequently passed on to smaller businesses and households unless protections for ratepayers are established.
For instance, in the PJM electricity market, which spans from Illinois to North Carolina, data centers contributed to an estimated US$9.3 billion increase in the 2025-26 "capacity market" (the total electricity supply commitment in the region), according to the report. Consequently, the average residential bill is projected to rise by US$18 a month in western Maryland and US$16 a month in Ohio. Americans might face more widespread price increases in the coming years.
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A study from Carnegie Mellon University suggests that data centers and cryptocurrency mining could lead to an 8% rise in the average U.S. electricity bill by 2030, potentially surpassing 25% in high-demand areas like central and northern Virginia, Leppert said.
Nationwide, electricity rates have already climbed for consumers in recent years, partly due to utility companies upgrading aging infrastructure to protect against extreme weather and cyber threats. For example, the typical U.S. household paid US$142 per month for electricity in 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, a 25% increase from US$114 per month in 2014, the article noted.
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About 3% is owned by management and insiders, and 15.16% is held by the Japanese ITOCHU Corp.
The company's market cap is CA$4.97 million. Its 52-week range is CA$0.06 and CA$0.23.
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