Renewable Energy Jobs at ESS Inc

ESS has successfully completed several notable projects, including a 3 MWh installation with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) in early 2023, which is part of a larger 200 MW / 2 GWh agreement (source: geekwire.com). Additionally, a 1 MW delivery was made by their licensee ESI to Queensland, Australia, in August 2023 (source: geekwire.com). Ongoing projects include a significant 50 MW system for the German utility LEAG at a decommissioned coal plant, which aims to integrate solar and hydrogen technologies with a target deployment around 2026 (source: geekwire.com). Furthermore, ESS is engaged in an energy storage agreement for an Amsterdam airport and has partnered with Sapele Power for one of sub-Saharan Africa's first LDES projects (source: essinc.com). Their client roster includes prominent names such as SMUD, LEAG, and Honeywell, showcasing their strong market presence and reliability in delivering energy storage solutions (source: geekwire.com).

In the past two years, ESS has made significant strides, including securing a $50 million financing package from the U.S. Export-Import Bank's Make More in America Initiative in August 2024, which is a landmark achievement for an energy storage manufacturer (source: essinc.com). This funding will triple their production capacity at the Wilsonville headquarters and earned them EXIM's Sub-Saharan Africa Deal of the Year for the Sapele Power project (source: essinc.com). In 2023, Honeywell invested $27.5 million into ESS, with the potential for an additional $20 million, and signed on as a global reseller targeting $300 million in sales (source: geekwire.com). Furthermore, ESS acquired Honeywell's flow battery IP license, enhancing their technological capabilities (source: geekwire.com). The company also received recognition from the U.S. Department of Commerce for its export success, further solidifying its position in the energy storage market (source: geekwire.com).

ESS is actively hiring across various departments, including manufacturing, engineering, research and development, sales, and operations, to support its ambitious growth plans (source: geekwire.com). All hiring is centered at their Wilsonville headquarters, which is undergoing significant expansions, including a $50 million facility upgrade funded by EXIM (source: essinc.com). The company culture is characterized by rapid scaling to meet the growing global demand for LDES, a strong emphasis on innovation in safe technology, and strategic partnerships for growth (source: energytrust.org). Although specific employee benefits are not detailed in public sources, ESS offers a unique Munich Re-backed warranty on its products, indicating a commitment to reliability and quality (source: basf.com).

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