ConnectM’s Keen Labs Introduces Hi-E™ Energy Storage Line for Long-Duration and VPP Applications in a $100 Billion+ Distributed Energy Storage Market

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. (OTC: CNTM) (“ConnectM” or the “Company”), a constellation of technology-driven businesses powering the modern energy economy, today announced that Keen Labs, its AI and technology subsidiary, has introduced the Hi-E™ line of energy storage systems for long-duration and virtual power plant (“VPP”) applications.

Developed by Keen Labs, the Hi-E™ line leverages high energy density Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO₄) technology and is designed for residential and light commercial buildings. Hi-E™ systems provide grid backup for whole-home or targeted electrical loads, support load leveling, and help customers manage peak time-of-use pricing. In markets where a relationship exists with the local utility, Hi-E™ systems can also participate as controllable assets in VPP programs using ConnectM’s proprietary power electronics architecture and energy management platform. Initially offered in 2 kWh to 5 kWh modules, the Hi-E™ line can be configured or bundled to meet specific energy requirements for a wide range of applications.

Built for Flexibility and Lowering Energy Costs

The Hi-E™ line is designed for environments where flexibility in both space and duration of use is critical to maximizing ease of use and minimizing cost:

• Integrated with Keen Heat Pumps: Hi-E™ provides reliable, clean power to ConnectM’s Keen Heat Pumps, reducing wear on the devices while helping users lower their overall energy costs.
• VPP-Ready: Where supported by local utilities, Hi-E™ can function as part of a VPP, dynamically supporting individual electric assets such as induction cooktops, heat pumps, and LED lighting systems.
• Scalable Architecture: Multiple Hi-E™ modules can be bundled to deliver longer duration, higher capacity solutions tailored to specific residential or small commercial sites.
  
  
  
  

By absorbing and releasing energy intelligently, the Hi-E™ system helps reduce peak-load stress, extends useful life of connected assets, and lowers total cost of ownership across a range of equipment and use cases.

Digital-Native by Design

Each Hi-E™ system is designed to integrate natively with Keen Labs’ Energy Intelligent Network™, providing:

• Real-time telemetry and health monitoring at the asset and fleet level;
• Data feeds into ConnectM’s analytics and optimization engines; and
• Optional direct integration into customer data platforms and energy management systems.
  
  
  
  

Customers can deploy Hi-E™ as a standalone storage module, as part of broader ConnectM and Keen Labs solutions, or as a digitally connected asset within existing energy and infrastructure stacks.

About ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc.

ConnectM brings together technology-driven businesses powering the modern energy economy. Through its Owned Service Network, Managed Solutions, Logistics and technology subsidiary Keen Labs, the Company delivers AI-powered electrification, distributed energy, last-mile delivery and industrial IoT solutions to customers worldwide. For more information, visit .

About Keen Labs

Keen Labs, a wholly owned technology subsidiary of ConnectM, develops the AI, control and energy intelligence platforms that underpin the Company’s solutions. Keen Labs’ portfolio includes industrial IoT hardware, the Hi-C™ and Hi-E™ lines of energy storage systems, smart heat pumps and connected vehicle technologies, all integrated through its Energy Intelligent Network™ to optimize performance across fleets, facilities and distributed energy assets. For more information, visit .

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