Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (CETY) had the kind of Tuesday every small-cap CEO dreams about. Shares rocketed over 82% to $1.95 after the company announced it landed a $10 million Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in New York State.

This isn't just another project announcement. It's the company's largest storage deal to date, and management made it clear this is the first domino in what they hope will be a series of similar wins over the next several months.

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Clean Energy Technologies will handle everything for this project: planning, engineering, system design, procurement of advanced storage hardware and balance-of-system equipment, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning. It's a full-service approach that positions the company as more than just a parts supplier.

The timing matters. The company is entering the year with more than $20 million of contracted project backlog, and management is betting that executing larger, higher-margin projects like this one will be the path to becoming free-cash-flow positive. That milestone would improve access to cheaper capital and potentially open doors for strategic acquisitions to fuel long-term growth.

"This $10 million award is a major milestone for our energy storage business," said CEO Kam Mahdi. "Battery energy storage is essential for grid stability and renewable integration. Securing this project not only validates our EPC capabilities but also sets the stage for a pipeline of additional BESS installations we expect to close soon."

Battery storage systems are becoming critical infrastructure as more renewable energy comes online. Wind and solar are great, but they're intermittent. Storage systems smooth out those peaks and valleys, making the grid more reliable.