Alec Scheibelhoffer's questions to Energy Vault Holdings Inc (NRGV) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
Alec Scheibelhoffer asked for more specific benchmarks for Q4 2024 revenue to meet the annual guidance and inquired about the timing of pending projects. He also sought clarity on the expected quarterly progression of the own-and-operate strategy in 2025 and the potential for projects to shift into 2026.
Answer
Robert Piconi, Chairman and CEO, responded that the company is tightening its 2024 guidance to the mid-to-lower end of the range, expressing high confidence in hitting the lower end based on current shipment visibility. For 2025, he outlined that the own-and-operate strategy aims to build an annualized EBITDA run rate of $50 million to $100 million over the next 12-24 months from long-term agreements, which will be supplemented by revenue from gravity license royalties and other innovative projects.