Exhibit 99.1

VivoPower International PLC Announces Latest Data Center Contract 

LONDON, October 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) (“VivoPower”), an international battery technology, electric vehicle, solar and critical power services company, is pleased to announce that Kenshaw Electrical Pty Limited (“Kenshaw”), its wholly-owned subsidiary in Australia, has been awarded a contract by a leading Australian data center to supply and install emergency backup generators.

Kenshaw will deliver four 2,250 kVA Cummins generators to the Canberra facility, guaranteeing it can meet its operational requirements without interruption in the event of an outage. Work on the AUD$1.9 million (USD$1.3 million) project will begin in October, with plans for the generators to be ready by Christmas.

Kenshaw has a strong track record delivering critical power solutions for data center providers, and its onsite generators enable fully independent off-grid operations if needed.

“We are proud that our work can help this center give its clients peace of mind around security and reliability,” said Adam Malcolm, Kenshaw’s General Manager.

“This project is another welcome addition to our order book and cements our status as a high-quality provider to the data center industry. We look forward to expanding our capabilities in this area in the future.”

About VivoPower

VivoPower is an international battery technology, electric vehicle, solar and critical power services company whose core purpose is to deliver sustainable energy solutions to its customers. VivoPower is a certified B Corporation and has operations in Australia, North America and Europe.

About Kenshaw

Kenshaw is a wholly-owned subsidiary of VivoPower in Australia. Founded in 1981, Kenshaw has a differentiated mix of critical electrical power, critical mechanical power and non-destructive testing capabilities for customers across a range of industries. Kenshaw specializes in:

● generator design, turn-key sales and installation

● generator servicing and emergency breakdown services

● electrical motor service and repair

● customized motor modifications

● non-destructive testing services including crack testing

● diagnostic testing such as motor testing, oil analysis, thermal imaging and vibration analysis

● industrial electrical services.

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