Gridscape and Grape Solar Unite to Expand Renewable Microgrid Market Share
Renewable and on-site power developer Gridscape has partnered with Grape Solar, a solar manufacturer and supply chain specialist, to source, qualify and procure components for Gridscape's distributed renewable energy microgrids in California and other states.
The corporation comprises of a long-term supply agreement for a portfolio of equipment and materials such as solar PV panels, inverters, transformers, batteries, etc. shaping Gridscape’s microgrid systems.
“Gridscape and Grape Solar share a common vision of creating a virtual network of renewable energy islands supported by a virtual network of domestically sourced components that can be delivered to the right place at the right time," commented Vipul Gore, President and CEO of Gridscape, "This partnership leverages our two companies’ extensive knowledge, decades of experience in our own competitive space."
Gridscape has developed numerous renewable energy projects in California, including microgrids for the city of Fremont’s fire station, Chatbot College in Hayward, Imperial Western Products in Coachella and the city of San Diego, among others.
Oregon-based Grape Solar was founded in 2009 and produce solar photovoltaic modules and sells many of its products through retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe’s and Sears online.