In an exciting turn of events in the solar industry, renown power product supplier, Generac Power Systems, recently acquired Ageto. As a solar expert, I can’t help but be thrilled at how this impacts the evolution of solar energy. Ageto, hailing from Fort Collins, Colorado, is celebrated for its development of the ARC microgrid controller. Now envisioned as an integral part of Generac’s offerings, the microgrid controller will drastically improve the management of renewable energy resources and electric vehicle chargers in the commercial and industrial (C&I) market.
Let me expand a bit on the functionality of the mentioned microgrid controller – it’s designed with the capability to integrate and optimize distributed conventional resources. What this means for customers of solar companies is that they can now enjoy a streamlined interaction with all components of a microgrid.
The decision for a household or business to install solar panels for your home or consider a solar array for home use can seem daunting at first. Still, advancements in technology, such as the integration of Ageto’s microgrid controller, simplify the process significantly.
Generac and Ageto have been collaborating since 2021, with Generac incorporating Ageto’s microgrid controllers into their battery energy storage systems (BESS) solutions and generator sets. The official acquisition closed on August 1, 2024, merging the prowess of two powerful solar companies.
The transition of Generac from a company primarily known for its fossil-fuel-based generators to a leader in residential clean energy symbolizes the broader shift of the solar industry towards cleaner and more efficient energy sources. Generac’s residential storage product, PWRcell, in combination with the Concerto platform that is part of Generac Grid Services, offers a distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) that deftly detects demand spikes, signaling the batteries to dispatch clean energy based on real-time grid conditions.
The leap of Generac into the commercial and industrial (C&I) market began with another noteworthy acquisition – PowerPlay Battery Energy Storage Systems. PowerPlay specializes in end-to-end battery energy storage systems, particularly for commercial and industrial customers, enhancing the abilities of a solar company like Generac to offer a more comprehensive ecosystem of products and solutions.
Given these advancements in the solar space, it’s clear that the future of energy is bright, and shining with the promising glow of solar renewable energy. For those considering a switch to solar, there’s never been a better time to explore the powerful potential of a solar array for your home or business.
Original Articlehttps://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/08/05/generac-acquires-microgrid-controller-specialist-ageto/
