(SeaPRwire) –   KANNONKOSKI, Finland, April 2, 2026 — Betolar Plc has created a new system to safeguard vital infrastructure, such as electrical substations. This protective technology was developed to counter the increasingly unstable security environment affecting essential facilities in Finland and across the globe.

Proactive defense is essential in the current security climate

Recent developments in Finland and throughout Europe have highlighted how vulnerable power grids and other essential infrastructure can be. Damage to electrical substations, particularly main transformers, can result in extensive and prolonged disruptions to societal functions. Replacing these transformers can take over a year due to high demand and long lead times, leading to significant economic consequences.

A cost-efficient alternative to repairing damage

The security solution from Betolar is designed to prevent damage before it happens, thereby ensuring the security of supply. This approach offers a more economical alternative to the high costs of repairing damage from accidents or intentional acts, as well as the expense of replacing vital components like main transformers.

Key attributes of the security solution include:

• Physical barriers to prevent vandalism, unauthorized entry, and various attacks
• Defenses against threats posed by drones
• A modular, scalable design that allows for quick setup at different locations
• A low-carbon method using local materials to improve resource efficiency

The system can utilize materials available locally, supporting quick deployment and efficient resource use. It is engineered to be repairable and restorable to full operation even under difficult circumstances. This innovation draws on Betolar’s materials technology expertise and accounts for structural resistance against various levels of explosive force.

Commercial rollout of the solution is underway

Betolar has moved its infrastructure protection solutions into the commercialization stage and is currently talking with potential clients and partners about deployment. The company intends to play a major role in the design and provision of the system alongside its partner network.

“It is possible to prevent damage from drones before it occurs. As the security landscape changes rapidly, we need new, scalable, and preventive solutions for infrastructure protection. At Betolar, we use our materials technology knowledge to improve the resilience of society. Protecting electrical substations is a practical and efficient way to quickly enhance the security of supply,” stated Tuija Kalpala, President & CEO of Betolar.

Betolar has submitted a patent application to protect this innovative solution.

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For further information:

Tuija Kalpala, President and CEO, Betolar Plc, tel. +358 50 567 6608, tuija.kalpala@betolar.com

About Betolar Plc

Betolar is a materials technology and circular economy company. It develops innovative methods to convert industrial waste and sidestreams into low-carbon, cement-free products for the mining, construction, and metals industries.

At the heart of Betolar’s business is its advanced Metal Extraction Technology for recovering strategic and critical metals from industrial waste and mine tailings. Through its Geoprime® solution, Betolar helps significantly lower CO₂ emissions compared to traditional cement, supporting more sustainable mining and construction efforts.

To complement its material science, Betolar uses an AI-driven data platform to speed up solution development and optimize the use of industrial byproducts. The SidePrime analytics service, powered by this platform, identifies opportunities for efficient waste utilization, enabling data-informed circular solutions.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Kannonkoski, Finland, Betolar is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market (Helsinki: BETOLAR), with shares also traded on the OTCQX International marketplace in the United States (OTCQX: BTLRF). For more details, visit www.betolar.com.

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