Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 7, 2024) - Stardust Solar Energy Inc. (TSXV: SUN) (formerly known as Bold Capital Enterprises Ltd.) ("Stardust" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company' common shares will commence trading at the market open today on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") under the symbol "SUN".

"Stardust Solar is on a mission to drive the adoption of solar energy solutions with battery back-up for your home and business. Through franchising, we plan to give hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to live their dreams of business ownership in the renewable energy sector. We are the fastest-growing solar franchising company in North America, and going public on the TSX Venture Exchange marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our journey," said Mark Tadros, Chief Executive Officer of Stardust.

Stardust Solar offers a compelling growth opportunity driven by its innovative franchising model, strategic partnerships, and strong market presence across North America. As Canada's largest solar training provider, Stardust Solar is CSA and NABCEP-approved, ensuring industry-leading training for those entering the renewable energy sector. With a network of over 2,500 trained professionals and more than 30 franchise territories established, Stardust is the fastest-growing solar franchising company in the region. The company's expansion plans are supported by the increasing demand for renewable energy solutions and the rapidly growing U.S. solar market, valued at $60.1 billion in 2023¹.

As the adoption of solar energy accelerates—evidenced by a new solar project installation every 39 seconds¹—Stardust is uniquely positioned to scale its operations and deliver robust returns for investors as it begins trading on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "SUN."

The listing of Stardust's common shares follows the completion of its Qualifying Transaction, as such term is defined under the Exchange's policies, on September 25, 2024.

(1) Source: 2024 Solar Energy Industries Association. Cheat Sheet Updated 9/9/2024 from 2024 Q2 data.

About the Company

Stardust is a British Columbia-based company that is a franchisor of renewable energy installation services, including solar panels (PV), energy storage systems, and electric vehicle supply equipment. Stardust lends its brand and business management services to entrepreneurs looking to enter the renewable energy industry. Stardust franchisees install and maintain clean energy systems for residential and commercial purposes. As a franchisor, Stardust supplies its franchisees with the following products: solar PV equipment, energy storage equipment, and electric vehicle supply equipment. In addition, Stardust supports its franchisees with many services from corporate headquarters including marketing, sales, engineering, plan sets, customer service, and project management.