Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIN) shares are trading higher on Tuesday.
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The ionization rainfall company launched operations at its first U.S. site. The project gives Colorado its inaugural warm weather modification program at a time of persistent drought conditions across the western states.
State regulators granted a Weather Modification Permit for a ground-based installation in Gill, Colorado.
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The system became operational in October and remains authorized through October 31, 2026. It carries an option for a five-year extension.
First US Deployment Targets Drought-Hit Farmland
The Weather Enhancement Technology Array, also known as WETA, can support up to 360 square miles of cropland in Weld County.
The company believes its atmospheric ionization process can boost precipitation by 15% to 18% based on prior peer-reviewed field trials.
"This first U.S. installation represents a transformative milestone for Rain Enhancement Technologies as we bring our proven ionization technology to American agricultural communities," said Randy Seidl, CEO of Rain Enhancement Technologies.
He said Colorado's permit review and drought-focused water strategy support the system's potential.
The autonomous WETA design uses electrical charge to generate ionized aerosols that rise naturally toward clouds.
The technology differs from Colorado's long-running cold weather cloud seeding, which typically uses silver iodide to increase snowfall. RAIN's approach relies on solar power and emits no chemical residue.
Warm Weather Alternative To Traditional Cloud Seeding
"After years of working with this groundbreaking technology internationally, it's very exciting to see the growing interest in our solution to address the ongoing water shortage crisis," said Scott Morris, chief technical officer.
He noted that the Gill installation represents years of engineering work and is designed for remote operation and low maintenance.
The deployment follows international projects, including a six-year program in Oman's Hajar Mountains.
Those results were published by the Royal Statistical Society and showed statistically significant rainfall gains in warm conditions.
The Gill system must follow suspension protocols during National Weather Service severe weather alerts. Weather data will be monitored continuously, and emergency officials will receive real-time coordination. Annual impact reviews and detailed reporting are also required under the permit terms.
Price Action: RAIN shares are trading higher by 15.42% to $5.690 at last check Tuesday.
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