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Orion Announces Additional Multimillion-Dollar Data Center Engagement With Major Global Hyperscaler; Order Quickly Follows Inaugural Multimillion-Dollar Initiative

Orion Secures Follow-Up Multimillion-Dollar LED Lighting Order from Major Global Hyperscaler for Data Center Expansion

By Ajmal Hussain
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Orion Energy Systems announced a significant follow-up order to deploy its high-efficiency MPHL2 LED Lighting system for a leading global data center operator, just three months after an initial multimillion-dollar deployment. This continued engagement underscores Orion’s growing role in the hyperscale data center market, driven by its energy-efficient, customizable LED solutions that support large-scale data center build-outs with an emphasis on decarbonization and operational efficiency.

Orion Announces Additional Multimillion-Dollar Data Center Engagement With Major Global Hyperscaler; Order Quickly Follows Inaugural Multimillion-Dollar Initiative
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Key Points

  • Orion received a second multimillion-dollar order from a Fortune 20 global hyperscale data center operator within three months, indicating strong customer confidence and potential for further engagements.
  • The MPHL2 LED Lighting solution offers high energy efficiency, customization to various data center layouts, and supports decarbonization goals amid the data center expansion boom.
  • Orion’s proprietary supply chain enables reduced bottlenecks and market disruptions, a critical factor in securing the contract with the hyperscaler.
  • The announcement highlights opportunities in the clean technology, energy efficiency, and data center infrastructure sectors, impacting both green technology markets and the broader technology hardware industry.

MANITOWOC, Wis., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX) (Orion Lighting), a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and maintenance services solutions, today announced an additional deployment of its MPHL2 LED Lighting solution for one of the world’s largest data-center operators.

The multimillion-dollar order follows June’s announcement of Orion’s first multimillion-dollar deployment for the global hyperscaler.

“Orion intends to make the MPHL2 the product of choice for much of today’s massive data-center build-out,”
“Orion is extremely gratified to have earned this global leader’s confidence so quickly that it is tasking us at its second facility only three months after…”
“We look forward to continuing to expand our scope of work with this Fortune 20 global enterprise.”
“Orion intends to make the MPHL2 the product of choice for much of today’s massive data-center build-out,”
“Orion is extremely gratified to have earned this global leader’s confidence so quickly that it is tasking us at its second facility only three months after…”
“We look forward to continuing to expand our scope of work with this Fortune 20 global enterprise.”
“Orion intends to make the MPHL2 the product of choice for much of today’s massive data-center build-out,”

“Orion is extremely gratified to have earned this global leader’s confidence so quickly that it is tasking us at its second facility only three months after the first,” said Orion Chief Executive Officer Sally Washlow. “We look forward to continuing to expand our scope of work with this Fortune 20 global enterprise.”

Orion’s higher efficiency products and proprietary supply chain, which minimize chokepoints, dwell times and market disruptions, were critical factors in the hyperscaler’s selection of Orion to provide its LED Lighting solutions, according to the customer.

“Orion intends to make the MPHL2 the product of choice for much of today’s massive data-center build-out,” Ms. Washlow added.

The customizable MPHL2 LED Lighting solution, manufactured in Orion’s home state of Wisconsin, is capable of delivering higher energy efficiency, resiliency and decarbonization in LED lighting to thousands of data centers in the current hyperscaler building boom. The high efficiency linear lighting fixture is designed and built to accommodate nearly every data center’s floor plan while reducing the energy usage for lighting over competitors’ offerings.

About Orion Energy Systems
Orion provides energy efficiency and clean tech solutions, including LED lighting and controls, electrical vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and maintenance services. Orion specializes in turnkey design-through-installation solutions for large national customers as well as projects through ESCO and distribution partners, with a commitment to helping customers achieve their business and environmental goals with healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions that reduce their carbon footprint and enhance business performance.

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Risks

  • Forward-looking statements about future expansion and customer engagements are subject to uncertainties including project execution risks and potential market disruptions.
  • Dependence on large hyperscale customers for significant orders introduces concentration risk that could impact revenue if relationships change.
  • Competitive pressures from other LED and energy efficiency solution providers could affect Orion's market share and pricing power, potentially impacting financial performance.

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