Southwire Invests in BoxPower

November 6, 2024

Southwire Company, LLC is pleased to announce an investment in BoxPower Inc., a turnkey microgrid platform provider. 

BoxPower, based in Grass Valley, Calif., designs, installs and manages microgrids for utilities, EV charging and Commercial and Industrial Applications. With modular hardware, advanced software services, and a team of subject matter experts, BoxPower delivers an end-to-end microgrid platform that enables organizations to deploy microgrids at scale, anywhere.

“We are excited to partner with BoxPower as a part of Southwire’s commitment to fostering sustainable energy solutions. This investment allows us to both deepen our understanding of microgrids and promote our core values of Growing Green and Giving Back through BoxPower’s efforts in wildfire mitigation, emissions reduction and bringing power to rural communities. This investment reflects our shared vision of a cleaner, more resilient energy future.” – Richard Oglesby, senior vice president of Industrial at Southwire

“We are excited to partner with BoxPower on providing microgrid solutions for our customers. We believe that BoxPower’s offering will help utilities meet the challenges of sustainability and resiliency that are increasingly important in the 21st century. We look forward to working with BoxPower as part of our core mission of responsible power delivery.” – Charles Hume, managing director of Southwire Technology Ventures

As a part of this investment, Southwire will be a preferred partner to BoxPower for future utility projects. The partnership will strengthen Southwire’s presence in the expanding microgrid market and provide valuable insights into emerging opportunities. 

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