Main Assembly Finalized--Further Progressing Strategic Plan

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J., Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocean Power Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: OPTT) (“OPT” or the “Company”), a leader in innovative and cost-effective low-carbon marine power, data, and service solutions, today announced it has finalized the main assembly of the previously announced PowerBuoy® for Naval Postgraduate School. The full system, which includes installing AT&T® 5G technology and integrating advanced subsea sensors into a PowerBuoy® equipped with OPT’s latest Merrows™ suite for AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) across platforms, is now being readied for shipment ready for deployment in early 2025 alongside the Technology Showcase NPS is hosting in January. Once deployed, the PowerBuoy® will provide continuous, autonomous monitoring and data collection capabilities in one of the world’s most strategically significant maritime environments. This is another step forward in executing the Company’s robust strategic plan.

“We are very excited about completing this critical phase of our contract with NPS.  This phase advances our ability to highlight our PowerBuoy® AI capable Merrows™ technology as a vital tool for enhancing maritime security and operational capability above and below the surface," said Philipp Stratmann, CEO of Ocean Power Technologies. "Our continued scaling of our cutting-edge operations and best-in-class servicing of our customers is further supported by the recently announced support from an institutional investor. OPT continues to differentiate itself with technological advances. We believe the results from the upcoming deployment with NPS will also further demonstrate the ability to deploy PowerBuoy’s® as 5G communication nodes across the coastline of the United States. As more and more customers are looking for rapidly deployable systems, OPT’s superior technology and the aforementioned institutional financing will further enhance our growing services business."

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ABOUT OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES

OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets, including Merrows™, which provides AI capable seamless integration of Maritime Domain Awareness Systems across platforms. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is in Monroe Township, New Jersey, with an additional office in Richmond, California. To learn more about OPT’s groundbreaking products, services and solutions, visit www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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