Generac acquires equity stake in WATT Fuel Cell

Generac Power Systems announced a minority equity investment in WATT Fuel Cell Corp, WATT, a leading developer and manufacturer of low emissions Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, SOFC, stacks and systems. Generac and WATT plan to collaborate on the design and development of low-emission solutions supporting the resiliency needs of Generac’s customers. The companies will combine WATT’s highly reliable, low-emission technology with Generac’s clean energy portfolio of products, which includes microinverters and battery storage system solutions. "Generac is the perfect partner to assist us in accelerating the development and commercialization of our fuel cell power generation technology," said Caine Finnerty, president and co-founder of WATT. "Generac’s strong expertise in residential home resiliency and clean energy products will provide access to a national base of installation partners, thereby accelerating the path to a low carbon future. We look forward to all the incredible opportunities this partnership will provide."