Company leverages expanding residential solar platform and long-duration energy storage capabilities to capitalize on rising demand for reliable, cost-effective power NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. , Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zeo Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: ZEO) (“Zeo,” “Zeo Energy,” or the “Company”), a provider of residential solar and commercial long-duration energy storage (“LDES”) solutions, today outlined its strategy to drive growth across its two complementary business segments, leveraging continued momentum in residential solar and an expanding pipeline of commercial energy storage opportunities supporting data centers and other energy-intensive applications. Zeo's growth strategy builds on its vertically integrated residential solar platform, which generated 9.2% year-over-year revenue growth during the first half of 2026 despite broader industry headwinds, alongside its commercial energy storage business. Together, these businesses position Zeo to address increasing demand for affordable, reliable and flexible energy solutions across residential and commercial markets. “We see significant opportunities to create value across both sides of our business,” said Tim Bridgewater , Chairman and CEO of Zeo Energy . “Our residential solar platform continues to demonstrate its resilience in a challenging market, supported by a differentiated sales model and disciplined operating approach. At the same time, our commercial energy storage business is positioning us to address growing demand for dependable power solutions, particularly as data center development places increasing pressure on traditional grid infrastructure.” Residential Solar: Driving Growth Through a Differentiated Operating Model Zeo's residential solar business generated $29.4 million in revenue during the first six months of 2026, with second-quarter revenue increasing 23% sequentially. The Company achieved this growth despite a challenging industry environment characterized by elevated financing costs and reduced residential solar activity. The Company's vertically integrated operating model encompasses customer acquisition, system design, permitting, installation and ongoing service, providing greater control over the customer experience and operational execution. Zeo's differentiated direct-sales organization, supported by investments in technology and AI-enabled customer relationship management tools, is designed to improve productivity and enhance operating efficiency. Zeo maintains a disciplined regional growth strategy, concentrating its residential solar operations in select markets, including Virginia, Ohio, Illinois and Pennsylvania , alongside its established presence in Florida . The Company believes this targeted approach enables it to leverage existing infrastructure, optimize customer acquisition costs and expand its presence in attractive markets. The residential solar market also presents a significant long-term growth opportunity. With approximately 8% penetration among an estimated 95 million U.S . homes, compared with approximately 15%–25% penetration in certain international markets, the Company believes substantial runway remains for domestic adoption. Rising utility rates, growing interest in energy independence and the continued development of residential financing solutions are expected to support demand over time. Commercial Energy Storage: Addressing Growing Data Center Power Demand Through its commercial division, Zeo is developing an energy storage business focused on long-duration solutions for data centers, utilities and other commercial and industrial customers. The Company's commercial strategy emphasizes behind-the-meter power infrastructure designed to deliver reliable, continuous electricity while incorporating renewable energy generation and storage technologies. Zeo is particularly focused on opportunities involving smaller and midsized data centers with power requirements of approximately 20 to 50 megawatts, where flexible energy infrastructure can help address grid capacity constraints and accelerate access to power. Zeo's commercial engineering team is evaluating a range of LDES technologies, including molten salt, compressed carbon dioxide and alternative battery chemistries, with an emphasis on applications requiring approximately 10 to 14 hours of energy storage duration. The Company is currently pursuing approximately six commercial projects at various stages of development, reflecting growing demand for distributed power infrastructure and long-duration energy storage solutions. Among these opportunities is Zeo's previously announced non-binding memorandum of understanding with Creekstone Energy to explore the development of approximately 280 megawatts of energy generation and storage capacity for a planned data center campus in Millard County, Utah . The proposed development would incorporate solar photovoltaic generation and storage as part of a subsequent phase of the project's behind-the-meter po