Brenmiller Energy Appoints Nir Brenmiller as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Commercial Growth and Expand BNRG360(TM) Strategy

Leadership Transition Reflects Company's Focus on Scaling Commercial Deployment and Capitalizing on Expanding Global Demand for Industrial Decarbonization Solutions

Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel--(Newsfile Corp. - May 18, 2026) - Brenmiller Energy Ltd. (NASDAQ:BNRG) ("Brenmiller," "Brenmiller Energy" or the "Company"), a provider of integrated power and heat solutions for industrial and utility customers built around its proprietary thermal energy storage ("TES") technology, today announced that on May 14, 2026 its Board of Directors appointed Nir Brenmiller as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Avi Brenmiller will remain in his role as the Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Nir Brenmiller's appointment as CEO shall be effective subject to and as of the shareholders' approval of his updated compensation package, as well as Mr. Avi Brenmiller's updated compensation package.

The appointment comes at a pivotal time for Brenmiller Energy as industrial decarbonization accelerates globally and TES becomes increasingly strategic to the transition toward cleaner, more resilient energy infrastructure. The Board's decision reflects its confidence in Nir Brenmiller's ability to lead the Company through its next phase of commercialization and growth, including the continued expansion of its integrated industrial energy platform centered around BNRG360™ and long-term heat-and-power solutions for industrial customers.

"Nir has helped lead Brenmiller Energy's strategic and operational growth for more than a decade and has been instrumental in the Company's evolution from an innovative thermal energy storage technology developer into a commercial clean-energy platform focused on industrial decarbonization," said Avi Brenmiller, Chairman of the Board of Brenmiller Energy. "Having served in senior leadership roles including Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer, Nir brings deep institutional knowledge, operational expertise, and strategic vision to Brenmiller Energy's next phase of growth. As we continue scaling our commercialization efforts and expanding the BNRG360™ platform, the Board believes Nir is the right leader to capitalize on the rapidly expanding global market opportunity for thermal energy storage and integrated industrial energy solutions."

"I am honored and excited to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer at such an exciting time for the Company and the broader clean energy market," said Nir Brenmiller. "Over the past decade, we have built a differentiated thermal energy storage platform designed to help industries transition away from fossil fuels and toward cleaner, more flexible energy systems. Through initiatives like BNRG360™, we are expanding into integrated industrial energy solutions designed to improve energy resilience, reduce emissions, and lower energy costs. As industrial decarbonization accelerates globally, we believe that the Company is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the significant opportunity ahead, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with our team, partners, and shareholders as we accelerate commercial deployment and drive Brenmiller Energy's next phase of growth."

Brenmiller Energy's proprietary bGen™ technology converts renewable electricity into zero-emission heat for industrial and utility applications, helping customers reduce carbon emissions while improving energy flexibility and resilience. Through BNRG360™, the Company is advancing integrated energy solutions designed to support industrial decarbonization, grid flexibility and long-term energy security.

About Brenmiller Energy Ltd.

Brenmiller Energy (NASDAQ:BNRG) is a leading clean energy company powered by proprietary thermal energy storage technology. Through its patented bGen™ platform and expanded BNRG360 strategy, Brenmiller is evolving from thermal energy storage into integrated clean heat-and-power solutions designed to help industrial and utility customers reduce emissions, improve energy economics, enhance resilience, and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuel-based energy systems. For more information, visit the Company's website at https://bren-energy.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

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