Core Insights - Ormat Technologies reported a strong performance in 2025, with significant revenue growth and improved adjusted EBITDA, driven by advancements in energy storage and product segments [7][6]. Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 increased by 5.7% to $582.0 million, with fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA rising 9.1% to $158.7 million, primarily due to higher contributions from energy storage and improved product segment performance [1]. - Total revenue for 2025 rose 12.5% year-over-year to $989.6 million, with fourth-quarter revenue increasing 19.6% to $276.0 million, attributed to strength in product and energy storage segments [5]. - Adjusted net income for the fourth quarter was $41.8 million ($0.67 per diluted share) and $137.3 million ($2.24 per diluted share) for the full year [2]. Segment Performance - The electricity segment saw fourth-quarter revenue rise 3.6% to $186.6 million, but full-year revenue declined 1.2% to $693.9 million due to curtailments and reduced generation at Puna [8]. - The product segment experienced substantial growth, with fourth-quarter revenue increasing 59.1% to $63.1 million and full-year revenue up 55.2% to $216.7 million [9]. - The energy storage segment reported remarkable growth, with fourth-quarter revenue up 140.5% and full-year growth of 109.3% to $79.0 million [10]. Margins and Profitability - Gross profit for 2025 was $272.7 million, consistent with the prior year, while fourth-quarter gross profit rose 7.2% to $78.8 million. However, gross margin declined year-over-year to 27.6% for the full year and 28.6% in the fourth quarter [4]. - Electricity gross margin decreased to 30.2% in the fourth quarter and 28.5% for the year, while product gross margin improved to 21.2% [11]. Capital Allocation and Future Outlook - The company monetized over $180 million in production and investment tax credits during 2025, exceeding expectations, and anticipates collecting approximately $90 million in 2026 [13]. - Ormat's board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share, with expectations for similar dividends in the next three quarters [15]. - For 2026, the company expects a strong start with first-quarter results benefiting from about $100 million of product segment revenue [15]. Development and Strategic Initiatives - Ormat secured approximately 200 MW of new power purchase agreements (PPAs) with hyperscalers and data centers, indicating potential for additional growth [12]. - The company is expanding its development pipeline, including a recent acquisition of a solar-plus-storage facility in Hawaii for $80.5 million [20]. - Ongoing efforts in enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) development are expected to yield potential revenue impacts in the coming years [22].