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Inc. magazine today revealed that Blue Planet Energy is No. 297 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, with three-year revenue growth of over 1,500 percent. As the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies, the list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

Reuniting with solar and storage industry friends and coworkers in-person at trade shows in the U.S. is not happening this year.Until we can meet again in Las Vegas or Anaheim or Orlando or San Francisco or Long Beach — we’re stuck with the internet and events such as the California Solar and Storage Association (CASSA) webinars that strive to “mimic the experience of trade shows without a lot of fancy virtual trade show hoopla.” No schwag, no convention center food.This week, hosts Jennifer Alfsen of Mayfield Renewables and Jeff Spies of Planet Plan Sets interviewed energy storage system manufacturers on their latest gear. Here’s a summary.Blue Planet Energy Systems is founded by Tetris founder Henk Rogers and started as an off-grid project for the founder in Hawaii. Today, the company builds LiFePO4-based battery systems, lauding the safe and reliable performance of that energy storage chemistry for residential and commercial usage.A company representative said, “Instead of just another battery for C&I, we have stepped into this market to fill a void and provide solutions. Leaving integration issues to the installer slows down the process of getting projects up and running.”

Blue Planet Energy was founded on the mission of eliminating the use of carbon-based fuels and powering the world with clean, reliable, affordable energy for everyone. This global mission cannot succeed without a diversity of talents, experiences, and perspectives bringing forward new solutions, approaches, and innovations.

After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico in 2017, the island’s whole energy system collapsed. Elaine considered herself more fortunate than others having lost power for only 22 days, yet the traumatic experience is what drove her to invest in renewable energy. She feels it is one of the best investments made to her home and feels protected knowing she does not have to worry if she will have electricity or not. Watch to hear Elaine’s story and how thanks to her solar plus energy storage system, she does not even know when the power goes out anymore.

‍Though there are many specific definitions of a microgrid, at its core a microgrid means the ability of a distributed energy resource, typically solar PV and battery energy storage, to both interact with the utility grid and stand-alone with no utility. From a technical perspective, what are the key elements to achieve this functionality?

Rosanne Ratkiewich and her husband had purchased their own home in Oakland, California, and knew they wanted to create a model of energy independence there using renewable energy. When the first public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) hit the Bay Area during the 2019 wildfire season, a backup battery solution became critical for energy continuity - especially important for their medical supplies that required refrigeration. Watch to hear Rosanne’s story and her call for others seeking energy independence to take advantage of rebates and incentives that are available for clean energy systems.

David Takahashi in Boulder, Colorado, has taken his home to “net positive” by installing a solar-plus-storage system that serves his home’s energy needs whether the electric grid is functioning or not. Hear from David about his journey toward energy resilience and his advice for those seeking to follow in his footsteps.

Each year, our Founder Henk Rogers and the Blue Planet Energy ‘ohana celebrate his home's independence from the electric grid on July 4, also known as Energy Independence Day. Since 2014, Henk’s Honolulu residence has been off-grid, powered by a clean energy system that includes a roof-top solar array that charges a 60 kWh Blue Ion battery system. This system has provided his vibrant, multigenerational residence with reliable, high-quality, renewably-sourced electricity for six years. As a testament to the quality of our products, his battery system has done over 1,250 full cycles with zero issues, demonstrating how energy independence is not only possible, but utterly desirable.This year, we are extending Energy Independence Day by proclaiming the month of July as Energy Independence Month. The global pandemic shutdowns have motivated taking this celebration virtual, and you will see new content throughout the month that honors those who have joined us in our mission to accelerate the use of clean energy and claimed their energy sovereignty. We celebrate the right to self-determination on how and when our energy is generated, stored, and consumed!

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) announced the finalists for the 2020 SEPA Power Players Awards in recognition of their groundbreaking efforts in project or program design, unique partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and more.The SEPA Power Players Awards celebrate innovation and collaboration by the utilities, industry partners, and individuals who are providing the vision, models, and momentum driving the electric power industry’s smart transition to a clean, modern energy system. The 2020 awards include the following nomination categories