Generac opens Nevada engineering center

Generac Power Systems opened what it describes as, “a new engineering center of excellence,” in Reno, Nevada.

The energy company said 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.

“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,”  said Tommy Joyner, VP of Engineering, clean energy at Generac.

The company reported that it intends to develop and test new product lines at the Reno facility, with a focus on clean energy and residential energy storage.

“Generac is proud to establish a new engineering center for excellence in Reno’s thriving business environment,” said Joyner.

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 Joyner.