Company further expanding in clean energy and
creating jobs in priority market
RENO,
Nev., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac
Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer
and provider of energy technology solutions and other power
products, today announced the opening of a new engineering center
of excellence in Reno, Nevada. The
facility will house the development and testing of batteries,
switches, power electronics and other clean energy solutions, and
is expected to bring 100 new engineering jobs to Reno over the next year.
Generac intends to develop and test new product lines at the
Reno facility, with a focus on
clean energy and residential energy storage. Testing, research and
development teams are already active in the 42,000 square foot
building, which is scheduled for completion in December 2023. The new location will feature a
whole-home simulation to replicate power outage scenarios and will
be equipped with generators and solar panels to support the
building's carbon neutrality objectives. The facility is expected
to be fully operational by May
2024.
"Generac is dedicated to industry-leading research, design and
production of clean energy solutions," said Tommy Joyner, vice president of Engineering,
Clean Energy at Generac. "Our new Reno facility will help empower excellent
talent to expand on the progress Generac has made thus far in clean
energy, as the electrification of the home drives demand for clean
energy options. Generac is proud to establish a new engineering
center for excellence in Reno's
thriving business environment."
Generac's clean energy initiatives include the design and
production of PWRcell, a solar battery storage system that serves
as a backup power source for homes in the event of an outage or
emergency, and leadership in virtual power plant programs that
strengthen the grid with support from decentralized
backup power sources.
The opening of Generac's engineering center of excellence in
Reno marks the latest in a series
of expansions made by Generac to accommodate the growing demand for
clean energy resources, including offices in Denver and Boston that opened in 2021.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) is a leading energy
technology company that provides advanced power grid software
solutions, backup and prime power systems for home and industrial
applications, solar + battery storage solutions, virtual power
plant platforms and engine- and battery-powered tools and
equipment. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable
backup generator and later created the category of automatic home
standby generator - a market in which nearly eight of ten
generators sold is a Generac. The company is committed to
sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the
21st century electrical grid.
Media Contact: Stephanie
Rodgers
Stephanie.Rodgers@Generac.com
Phone: 262.544.4811 Ext. 4456
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