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accession: "0001641172-25-019501"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OPTT"
cik: "0001378140"
company_name: "Ocean Power Technologies, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-07-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T06:37:25.912207+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# OPT deploys PowerBuoy with 5G for NPS; earns ISO 9001

## Summary
- Installed PowerBuoy with AT&T 5G for NPS in Monterey Bay for maritime domain awareness and subsea monitoring.
- System integrates Merrows AI-capable suite for autonomous, persistent data collection and communications.
- Contract moves into lease phase; CEO says deployment enables customer evaluation of PowerBuoy technology.
- Achieved ISO 9001 certification for quality management across PowerBuoy, WAM-V, and Merrows product lines.
- ISO 9001 certification underscores transition to scalable, reliable provider for defense and research sectors.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001641172-25-019501
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OPTT
- cik: 0001378140
- company_name: Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-07-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1378140/000164117225019501/0001641172-25-019501-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1378140/000164117225019501/form8-k.htm

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