When Could Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS), Top End Energy (ASX:TEE) and ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV) Reach Their Next Milestones?

Sonal Goyal

05 November 2026 11:40 AM AEDT

When Could Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS), Top End Energy (ASX:TEE) and ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV) Reach Their Next Milestones?

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Key Highlights

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) completed pressure testing equivalent to 1,000 metres depth for its lithium-sulfur cells.
Top End Energy (ASX:TEE) applied to surrender EP 153 and seek a six-month extension of EP 144 to 20 June 2027.
ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV) and Silfab Solar were awarded a US$500,000 US Department of Energy grant.
Each company has next steps that depend on testing, regulatory approvals or commercial arrangements not yet finalised.

Three ASX-listed companies working in energy technology and resources released updates on 5 November 2026. The announcements cover battery testing for underwater vehicles, permit administration in the Northern Territory and a US government grant for solar building materials.

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS)

Li-S Energy (ASX:LIS) reported that its lithium-sulfur cells completed repeated pressure cycles equivalent to a 1,000 metre dive, with no mechanical damage recorded. The testing was carried out with UK undersea systems specialist MSubs. The next steps include deeper pressure testing, charging at depth and an open-water trial battery pack. The release does not disclose order values or a commercial timetable.

Top End Energy (ASX:TEE)

Top End Energy (ASX:TEE) provided a company update on its Northern Territory permits. The company has applied to surrender EP 153, which it described as primarily a natural hydrogen and helium play, and to focus on EP 144. It also requested a six-month suspension and extension for EP 144, moving Year 4 to 20 June 2027. The company's securities have been suspended since 27 March 2026.

ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV)

ClearVue Technologies (ASX:CPV) and North American manufacturer Silfab Solar were awarded a US$500,000 grant by the US Department of Energy. The grant supports development of high-efficiency building-integrated solar spandrels. ClearVue said potential US Manufacturing would lead to licensing Revenue from its junction box and other proprietary technologies. No timetable or contract value was set out.

Final Word

The three updates reflect different stages of development, from laboratory-scale testing to permit administration and a funded technical program. Each company's next milestones depend on test results, regulatory decisions or manufacturing arrangements that are not yet confirmed. Subsequent announcements will show how these steps are progressing.

What depth did Li-S Energy's cells complete in testing?

The cells completed repeated pressure cycles equivalent to 1,000 metres depth.

Why did Top End Energy apply to surrender EP 153?

The company described EP 153 as primarily a natural hydrogen and helium play and wants to focus on EP 144.

How large is the ClearVue grant?

The US Department of Energy grant is worth US$500,000 and was awarded jointly with Silfab Solar.

Has any of these companies announced commercial terms?

Not in this set of releases. The announcements do not disclose the value of commercial orders or licensing arrangements.

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