Hipower Systems Honors United Rentals with Sustainable Energy Partner Award 2023
Hipower Systens, a division of Himoinsa S.L., and a member of the Yanmar Co. Ltd. Group of companies, presented United Rentals with its Sustainable Energy Partner Award 2023 at its Hipower Dealer Summit. This recognition underscores the relationship that led to the development of the EHR Solar Battery Generator.
Hipower Systems extends its appreciation to United Rentals for its unwavering commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions. “United Rentals’ dedication to embracing innovative technologies serves as an inspiration to us all, and we take great pride in having them as an esteemed member of our sustainable solutions family,” said Hipower in a statement.
Rafael Acosta, president of Hipower Systems, said "Our engineering team's relentless dedication has brought this remarkable technology to life, and we couldn't be more thrilled to share it. Together, our collaboration is making a profound impact on the environment and the industries we serve.”
The EHR Solar Battery Generator, a cutting-edge microgrid system, is designed to revolutionize power generation and energy management.
One standout feature of the EHR Solar is its capacity to reduce fuel consumption through advanced integration of solar and battery technology, Hipower said. This optimization of energy storage and distribution not only enhances generator efficiency but also results in substantial cost savings and a reduction in carbon footprint.
“As we collectively strive for a cleaner and greener future, our sustainable solutions perfectly align with our environmental commitment. By adopting these systems, we take a critical step towards minimizing the environmental impact of your operations,” said Gage Weber, electrical engineer, Hipower.
“Our work with Hipower demonstrates our shared commitment to finding innovative and accessible solutions for our customers,” said Larry Worthington, vice president – PHVAC Region, United Rentals. “We are honored to receive the award and look forward to our continued relationship.”
Hipower Systems, is a vertically integrated power generation manufacturer, with a 515,000-square-foot North American headquarters and manufacturing center in Olathe, Kan. Hipower’s products are sold through a network of dealers strategically located in the U.S. and Canadian markets.
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Michael Roth has covered the equipment rental industry full time for RER since 1989 and has served as the magazine’s editor in chief since 1994. He has nearly 30 years experience as a professional journalist. Roth has visited hundreds of rental centers and industry manufacturers, written hundreds of feature stories for RER and thousands of news stories for the magazine and its electronic newsletter RER Reports. Roth has interviewed leading executives for most of the industry’s largest rental companies and manufacturers as well as hundreds of smaller independent companies. He has visited with and reported on rental companies and manufacturers in Europe, Central America and Asia as well as Mexico, Canada and the United States. Roth was co-founder of RER Reports, the industry’s first weekly newsletter, which began as a fax newsletter in 1996, and later became an online newsletter. Roth has spoken at conventions sponsored by the American Rental Association, Associated Equipment Distributors, California Rental Association and other industry events and has spoken before industry groups in several countries. He lives and works in Los Angeles when he’s not traveling to cover industry events.