What BWR Innovations does

BWR Innovations (legal entity Blue Water Resolute, LLC) is a privately held, Fargo, North Dakota-based company founded in 2018 that develops zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems for microgrid and virtual power plant applications. The company's core technology stack integrates hydrogen fuel cells with IoT telemetry and monitoring, delivered through two branded product lines: Oncore Energy, offering wall-mountable 4kW–32kW hydrogen fuel cell generators for residential and commercial use that convert tap water via electrolysis into electricity, and Oncore Microgrid, offering containerized (20' x 40') 32kW–1MW+ hydrogen microgrid systems for industrial and government customers. Supporting products include the iNsite ioT wireless temperature monitoring line with two patent-pending sensors for foodservice and food processing, the DAISY thermal sanitization process combining fuel cell-generated heat with UV-C light (reported 99.99% pathogen elimination in 60–90 minutes), and the Sol Source / Powerhouse MicroGrid solar-wind-hydrogen hybrid systems. Technology integrations include Honeywell's Hydrogen Leak Detector (50 ppm thermal conductivity sensing) and Intelligent Energy's IE-Lift PEM fuel cell modules (1.2–4kW, scalable).

BWR sells primarily through a direct enterprise field-sales motion targeting industrial, hospitality, healthcare, agriculture, defense, and food service verticals, with custom multi-year contract pricing and a 'Contact Sales' funnel. Revenue streams include hardware sales of fuel cell systems (with recurring consumables via hydrogen refueling from local suppliers), sanitization services and equipment, IoT monitoring product sales, and professional services for custom machine/technology solutions. Notable customers and partners include the Air Force Research Laboratory (via a two-year subcontract at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam), Emerging Prairie's Grand Farm, SoCalGas (H2 Hydrogen Home demonstration, recognized as a Fast Company World-Changing Idea in 2021), select Las Vegas hotel chains, and Tharaldson Hospitality.

The company has grown primarily through non-dilutive state grants and small-business programs rather than institutional venture capital. Cumulative disclosed non-dilutive funding includes more than $120,000 in SBA PPP/EIDL loans (2020), a $50,000 NDOF disaster assistance loan (2020), a $332,159 NDIC Renewable Energy Council grant (October 2021), a $750,000 LIFT Fund award (May 2024), and a $500,000 NDIC Renewable Energy Program grant (July 2025). The company operates from a headquarters in West Fargo, North Dakota, with a secondary office in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Leadership is led by President and CEO Dr. Joel Jorgenson, with COO Adam Jorgenson, Sales Manager for IoT Products Tom Wollin, and a small executive team supporting grant-funded R&D and pilot deployments.

Name

BWR Innovations

Legal name

Blue Water Resolute (BWR) Innovations

Website

https://bwr-innovations.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BWR Innovations (Blue Water Resolute), founded in 2018 and headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, develops zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell generators and microgrid systems (4kW–1MW+) alongside IoT temperature monitoring and thermal sanitization products for residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and defense customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Systems

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611), Electric Power Generation (22111), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Engines & Turbines (3510)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydrogen Energy Storage & Power-to-X Equipment (electrolyzers, storage, fuel cell systems) (IMAGAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fuel Cell Distributed Generation (Hydrogen/Natural Gas SOFC/PEM) (EUACALAK), Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) Storage & Cryogenic Tank Systems (EUAFAEAB), Hydrogen & Derivative Fuels for Industry (H₂, Ammonia, Methanol) (EUABAJAC)

Keywords

• Hydrogen fuel cells
• Microgrid systems
• Fuel cell generators
• Clean energy systems
• IoT temperature monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Fargo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Generator Hardware Sales: Sale of Oncore Energy (4kW-32kW) and Oncore Microgrid (32kW-1MW+) hydrogen fuel cell generator systems. Hardware sold directly to residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and government customers. Tanks refueled by local supplier (ongoing consumables revenue).
2. DAISY Sanitization Services / Equipment: Mobile fuel cell generator units for hire/service to sanitize hotel rooms, hospital rooms, and other commercial spaces using the DAISY process. Revenue generated from equipment service or sale to hospitality and healthcare facilities.
3. iNsite ioT Temperature Monitoring Products: Sale of wireless temperature monitoring IoT products and sensors for legacy equipment upgrades in foodservice, healthcare, and other industries. Two patent-pending sensors for precision monitoring.
4. Professional Services & Custom Solutions: BWR Innovations develops custom machine and technology solutions for businesses. They collaborate with clients to develop solutions to solve specific equipment and business issues. Also provides integration services for hydrogen microgrid deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BWR Innovations designs, manufactures, and sells zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems under two product brands: Oncore Energy (4kW-32kW wall-mounted fuel cell generators for residential and commercial use) and Oncore Microgrid (32kW-1MW+ containerized hydrogen microgrid systems for industrial and government use). The company also sells the iNsite ioT wireless temperature monitoring product line for legacy equipment upgrades, and offers the DAISY chemical-free room decontamination process and SFC 110 thermal energy generator for sanitization applications.

Product overview

BWR Innovations operates as a dual-brand hydrogen fuel cell technology company with Oncore Energy (4kW-32kW residential/commercial generators) and Oncore Microgrid (32kW-1MW+ industrial/government systems) as the primary product lines. Supporting products include the Powerhouse MicroGrid for home energy independence and the Sol Source for agricultural/remote applications. The company also offers the iNsite ioT line of wireless temperature monitoring and telemetry products, and the SFC 110 Thermal Energy Generator for sanitization applications. The DAISY process provides chemical-free decontamination using fuel cell-generated heat and UV light.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Oncore Energy: Hydrogen fuel cell power generation for residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and military applications. Systems range from 4kW to 32kW, designed for wall installation in homes, garages, or commercial spaces.
• Oncore Microgrid

Products and services

• Oncore Energy Hydrogen fuel cell power generation system providing 4kW to 32kW output for residential and commercial use. Modular wall-mounted installation in homes, garages, or commercial spaces, with hydrogen tanks refueled by local suppliers to deliver grid-independent clean electricity.
• Oncore Microgrid Large-scale hydrogen fuel cell microgrid system providing 32kW to 1 MW+ output, housed in 20' x 40' shipping containers for commercial, industrial, and government applications. Optional electrolysis or reformer included for self-sufficient power and hydrogen for resale.
• Powerhouse MicroGrid / SOL Source Self-sustaining energy system combining solar and wind power with hydrogen fuel cell generation to produce electricity and green hydrogen, delivering clean, reliable backup or primary power when renewable output is insufficient. First deployed at Grand Farm in North Dakota.
• iNsite ioT Wireless temperature monitoring IoT product line with two patent-pending sensors for precision monitoring and notification. Upgrades legacy foodservice, healthcare, school, and food processing equipment with telemetry and connectivity.
• SFC 110 Thermal Energy Generator Mobile fuel cell generator system combining heat with UV-C light to inactivate viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Used for decontamination of hotel rooms, hospital rooms, and other commercial spaces, achieving 99.99% pathogen elimination in approximately 60-90 minutes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% pathogen elimination (viruses, bacteria, fungi) in approximately 60-90 minutes using DAISY process
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationBWR Innovations was recognized as an early adopter of Honeywell's Hydrogen Leak Detector (HLD) sensor. The HLD sensor uses thermal conductivity detection capable of identifying hydrogen leaks as small as 50 parts per million. This sensor has been integrated into BWR's Oncore Energy System to provide reliable leak detection and real-time continuous monitoring for hydrogen-powered equipment.
• Intelligent EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationBWR Innovations has partnered with Intelligent Energy to bring hydrogen fuel cell technology to the SOL Source Energy Project at Grand Farm. Intelligent Energy provides IE-Lift fuel cell modules with output range of 1.2-4kW, scalable for higher power, designed for easy integration, low maintenance, and hybridized renewable energy systems. Intelligent Energy also partners on the AFRL H2MG project providing PEM fuel cells.
• The Global Connective Center, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWR Innovations was granted a two-year subcontract by The Global Connective Center, LLC as part of an agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The subcontract involves developing and integrating Hydrogen Fuel Cell Microgrid (H2MG) capabilities for operational energy resilience at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii. BWR delivers the hydrogen fuel cell microgrid equipment and integration.
• Pneumatic HydraulicssupportingTechnology or IntegrationPneumatic Hydraulics is a manufacturing partner for the H2MG project, providing the electrolyzer and hydrogen storage components for the Air Force microgrid project at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.
• Southern California Gas (SoCalGas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBWR Innovations partnered with SoCalGas on the SOL Source project for the H2 Hydrogen Home. This collaboration was recognized with Fast Company's World-Changing Ideas award in North America. The project demonstrates residential hydrogen-powered home energy solutions.
• Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation TechnologiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the planning and execution of the H2MG project for the Air Force Research Laboratory, contributing to renewable and sustainable energy deployment at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.
• NEOEx SystemssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the H2MG project planning and execution for AFRL, specializing in renewable and sustainable energy solutions.
• SAGE PacificsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the H2MG project planning and execution for AFRL, contributing expertise in sustainable energy for military applications.
• Moran Innovation and Ohio State UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic and innovation partner in the H2MG project contributing research and development capabilities for the AFRL microgrid initiative.
• Element 1 CorpsupportingTechnology or IntegrationElement 1 Corp was a technology partner in developing the fuel cell thermal heat sanitizer for the DAISY process. A Bend, Oregon-based tech company collaborating with BWR Innovations on thermal sanitizer solutions using fuel cells, particularly for COVID-19 decontamination of hospital rooms.
• North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBWR Innovations is a member of the North Dakota Trade Office, which assists North Dakota companies in finding international markets and exporting products. CEO Dr. Joel Jorgenson serves on the District Export Council board.
• North Dakota Grocers AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBWR Innovations is a member of the North Dakota Grocers Association, facilitating business development and customer relationships within the food industry.
• REACH Energy AcceleratorsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBWR Innovations was accepted into the REACH Energy Accelerator program in January 2022. The program provides consulting, prototyping, market research, and business support for energy companies. Backed by Energy Institute, Innosphere Ventures, NREL, National Renewable Energy Lab, multiple universities including NDSU, Colorado School of Mines, and others. Goal is to help BWR reach Department of Energy audiences and commercialize hydrogen fuel cell products.
• Hyper AcceleratorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBWR Innovations was selected for the Hyper Accelerator 100-day Global Virtual Accelerator Program in January 2022. Featured in Forbes, Bloomberg Businessweek, and CNBC. Designed to help scale and fund startups, increasing valuation and improving entrepreneurial confidence. Provides tools to bring reliable electricity generation globally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Plug Power: Leading hydrogen fuel cell systems provider for material handling, stationary power, and mobility applications. Most directly comparable to BWR's hydrogen fuel cell generator and microgrid offerings, with established DoD relationships and substantially greater scale.
• Bloom Energy: Manufactures solid oxide fuel cell systems for commercial and industrial stationary power generation. Directly comparable to BWR's Oncore Microgrid line in target customers and zero-emission value proposition.
• FuelCell Energy: Develops stationary fuel cell power plants for utilities, industrial, and commercial customers. Comparable to BWR's microgrid business model and serves similar institutional/government customers.
• Ballard Power Systems: Designs and manufactures PEM fuel cell stacks and systems for heavy-duty mobility and stationary power. Comparable as a fuel cell technology provider whose modules are integrated by partners like BWR (and its supplier Intelligent Energy).
• Intelligent Energy: UK-based fuel cell manufacturer whose IE-Lift PEM modules power BWR's SOL Source and AFRL H2MG projects. Acts as both supplier and direct competitor in integrated hydrogen power systems.
• Doosan Fuel Cell: Provides stationary phosphoric acid fuel cell systems for commercial and industrial customers in North America. Competes directly with BWR's Oncore Microgrid line for large commercial deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Cummins (Accelera): Through its Accelera by Cummins segment, offers hydrogen fuel cell and electrolyzer systems for stationary and mobility applications. Competes broadly in BWR's space with much greater scale and DoD channel access.
• Generac Power Systems: Dominant provider of backup power generators for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Competes with BWR's Oncore Energy line on the residential/SMB backup power use case, albeit with combustion-based technology.

Emerging players

• Adelan: UK-based PEM fuel cell manufacturer targeting stationary power and mobility applications. Comparable emerging player competing for similar microgrid and off-grid power opportunities as BWR.
• ZeroAvia: Hydrogen-electric aviation propulsion startup that also develops stationary fuel cell systems and hydrogen infrastructure. Comparable emerging hydrogen technology company with DoD/air force relationships and similar stage of commercialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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