WAUKESHA, Wis., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power
Systems, Inc., a leading global supplier of energy technology
solutions, today announced a 5-year development agreement with
resiliency microgrid innovator, Enchanted Rock, to build and supply
its advanced natural gas generators and control systems. Enchanted
Rock designs, builds, operates, and maintains ultra-low emissions
Dual Purpose Microgrids that provide commercial, industrial and
government customers with affordable and reliable backup power and
supply electric grid operators with critical grid stability
services that accelerate the adoption of wind and solar, without
sacrificing system reliability.
"We are excited to have Generac as a key technology partner as
we continue our mission to develop and deploy advanced power
resiliency systems across the United
States," commented Ian
Blakely, chief technology officer, Enchanted Rock. "As we
continue to grow with our direct customers and utility partners
across new geographies, expanding our supply chain with a market
leader such as Generac helps us in our goal to meet our quality,
price, and performance standards."
"Generac and Enchanted Rock are dedicated to innovation and
creating a disruptive force in the marketplace," said Jamie Smith, vice president sales, Generac Power
Systems. "We both believe in providing peace of mind to our
customers, as well as worry-free protection from extended grid
outages. These core beliefs led us to this mutually beneficial
partnership to help strengthen our commitment to supplying the
highest quality power generation products available."
The microgrid solutions will be based on Generac's rich-burn
gaseous engine technology and newly acquired Deep Sea Electronics
control systems, which provide quick-start, utility-grade backup
power in a much cleaner format when compared to traditional diesel
generator solutions.
"Natural gas-fueled generators provide a reliable and cleaner
source of power that ideally fits this business model," said
Corey Honl, senior director global
industrial solutions, Generac Power Systems. "By leveraging and
integrating Generac's expertise into Enchanted Rock's generator
design, we can deliver the most reliable, robust, and flexible
product for use in a large array of applications."
The new units will be manufactured at Generac's Oshkosh, Wisconsin facility, and will feature
Enchanted Rock's patented quiet design and compact footprint to
protect businesses from interruptions during power outages. The
generator systems will be utilized in a variety of microgrid
applications and will be continuously monitored and maintained by
Enchanted Rock to help ensure the highest level of
availability.
About Generac
Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading designer and manufacturer
of energy technology solutions and other power products. As an
industry leader serving residential, commercial and industrial
markets, Generac's products and solutions are available globally
through a broad network of independent dealers, distributors,
retailers, e-commerce partners, wholesalers and equipment rental
companies, as well as sold direct to certain end user
customers.
About Enchanted Rock
At Enchanted Rock, our mission is making sure the power is on
for our customers. Our Managed Power Resiliency solution has
reinvented how organizations ensure power resiliency with fully
managed, ultra clean microgrids. We provide patented advanced
technology, support services, and flexible pricing options designed
for fast, simple, and worry-free protection from grid outages
lasting from minutes to weeks so our customers can focus on their
core business. High availability solutions, backed by skilled
personnel, result in low risk, predictable resiliency.
Our unique offering provides critical grid stability services to
grid operators that lower the underlying cost of the Dual Purpose
Microgrid solution and enable further renewable energy grid
adoption during the energy transition.
To learn more the Enchanted Rock Managed Power Resiliency
solution, visit www.enchantedrock.com.
Contact:
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Jessica
Sharpee
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Jessica.Sharpee@Generac.com
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262-544-4811 Ext.
2778
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