Uprise Energy

What Uprise Energy does

Uprise Energy is a San Diego-based private hardware company developing portable wind turbines for distributed and off-grid power generation. Its flagship product, the Mobile Power Station (MPS), is a 12kW variable-speed wind turbine integrated with 200 kWh of battery storage and advanced power electronics, packaged in a towable 20-foot shipping container that one person can deploy in under an hour without site improvements or wind studies. The system is differentiated by the proprietary "Dancing with the Wind" control technology — using custom algorithms and in-house fabricated carbon fiber blades to capture energy at low wind speeds (7-10 mph) that conventional turbines cannot exploit, with integrated overspeed protection for conditions up to 60 mph. An optional solar hybrid module expands the platform into a multi-source mobile nanogrid.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of the MPS to enterprise, government, military, and humanitarian buyers via direct field sales and custom quote-based multi-year contracts, supplemented by training, site assessment, and demonstration services. Primary customer segments include off-grid agriculture, disaster relief and emergency response, and military/defense (including the D3T program with Idaho National Laboratories under the US Department of Energy), with secondary segments in remote commercial/industrial operations and island communities. The company has built credibility through partnerships with INL, AFWERX, ENGIE Factory Australia, and the California Energy Commission, and through recognition including VERGE Accelerate 2020 (Clean Energy category winner), AFWERX Fusion 2020, Connect San Diego Most Innovative New Product Awards finalist, and MIT FutureMakers Climate Energy semi-final winner. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Founded in 2012 by John and Jonathan Knight, Uprise Energy operates as a privately held, founder-led company with 11-50 employees and no disclosed institutional venture or growth funding.

Name

Uprise Energy

Legal name

Uprise Energy

Website

https://upriseenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Wind Turbines

NAICS

Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Turbine OEMs & System Integration (Nacelle/Generator/Controls) (EUAMACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Distributed Wind Power Generation (Behind-the-Meter/Small Wind) (EUACAFAD), Wind Grid Interconnection & Power Systems (Transformers, Reactive Power, SCADA) (EUAMACAK), Wind Blades, Towers & Foundations Manufacturing (EUAMAHAE), Microgrid & BTM EMS (Site/Facility Energy Optimization) (EUAFAKAD)

Keywords

• Portable wind turbines
• Distributed renewable energy
• Mobile power systems
• Wind energy generation
• Off-grid power solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Power Station Hardware Sales: Sale of the 12kW portable wind turbine system (Mobile Power Station). The system is a fully integrated unit that includes the turbine, battery storage, power electronics, and deployment hardware packaged in a 20-foot shipping container.
2. Professional Services: Training, site assessment, and demonstration services for customers including government agencies and enterprise clients. INL partnership included training and demonstration sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Uprise Energy designs, manufactures, and sells the Mobile Power Station (MPS), the world's first commercially-scaled 12kW portable wind turbine. The system is integrated with 200 kWh of battery storage and advanced power electronics inside a towable 20-foot shipping container that one person can deploy in under one hour. The company's offering targets off-grid, grid-edge, military, disaster relief, and remote industrial applications where diesel generators or grid extension are impractical.

Product overview

Uprise Energy offers the Mobile Power Station (MPS), the world's first commercially scaled mobile wind turbine. The flagship 12kW portable wind turbine integrates with the proprietary 'Dancing with the Wind' technology for optimal energy capture in variable wind conditions. The system includes integrated battery storage (200 kWh) and advanced power electronics, with an optional solar hybrid capability. The MPS is designed for portability - fitting in a standard 20-foot shipping container and deployable by one person in under an hour - making it suitable for off-grid, grid-edge, disaster relief, military, and remote industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Power Station (MPS) The Mobile Power Station is the world's first commercially-scaled portable wind turbine, a 12kW variable-speed wind turbine that fits in a standard 20-foot shipping container, is towable by an ordinary vehicle, and deploys in under one hour without site improvements or wind studies. It integrates 200 kWh of battery storage and advanced power electronics for reliable off-grid and grid-edge power generation, with optional solar hybrid capability. Targeted at commercial, government, military, disaster relief, and humanitarian buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces diesel fuel consumption by 8,282 gallons per year, equivalent to $40,000+ annual savings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Idaho National Laboratories (INL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2021INL, a division of the US Department of Energy, formed a partnership with Uprise Energy to develop innovative renewable energy systems for distributed microgrid applications. INL purchased a 10kW portable wind turbine for R&D and demonstration purposes. The partnership involves extensive testing at INL's Critical Infrastructure Test Range Complex (CITRC) and collaboration on distributed energy and microgrid solutions including D3T (Defense and Disaster Deployable Turbine) programs.
• US Air Force (AFWERX)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2020Selected for the AFWERX Fusion 2020 Base of the Future showcase, presenting the portable wind turbine to US Air Force, Department of Defense, US Allied Forces, and other innovative companies. Partnership involves exploring military applications including forward operating bases and distributed energy solutions.
• ENGIE Factory AustraliaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 July 2018Uprise Energy was invited to present the Mobile Power Station at the launch party for ENGIE Factory Australia. ENGIE is one of the most progressive companies in the energy space, and the presentation was followed by a cocktail party for networking with ENGIE senior staff from Australian and international offices.
• California Energy CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with California Energy Commission for renewable energy development initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bergey Windpower: Long-established small wind turbine OEM producing residential and small-commercial scale wind systems. Comparable as a competing distributed wind turbine manufacturer.
• Aggreko: Global leader in temporary and mobile power generation, providing rental diesel and increasingly hybrid/renewable power solutions to events, construction, military, and disaster relief customers. Directly comparable to Uprise's Mobile Power Station use cases in off-grid and emergency applications.
• Northern Power Systems: Manufacturer of distributed wind turbines and microgrid systems, with a focus on small-to-medium scale wind for remote and community applications. Closely comparable as another distributed wind OEM.
• BoxPower: Provides containerized solar+storage microgrid solutions for off-grid, disaster recovery, and remote applications. Direct competitor in the mobile microgrid category Uprise targets.
• Primus Wind Power: Specializes in small wind turbines for off-grid applications including marine, RV, telecom, and remote industrial. Comparable as competing portable/small-scale wind turbine provider.

Emerging players

• Klein Wind: Smaller-scale wind turbine designer focused on distributed and community applications. Comparable as a niche peer in distributed wind generation.
• Goal Zero: Portable solar power and battery products for outdoor, emergency, and off-grid use. Comparable as a portable renewable power alternative, though at much smaller scale than Uprise's MPS.
• EcoFlow: Fast-growing portable power station and battery ecosystem company targeting emergency backup, off-grid, and outdoor users. Comparable as an emerging competitor in the mobile power category with deep R&D and consumer marketing.

Broad incumbents

• Caterpillar (CAT) - Electric Power: Dominant incumbent in diesel and gas generator sets across industrial, commercial, and military applications. Comparable as the legacy alternative Uprise displaces in remote and defense use cases.
• Cummins: Major manufacturer of diesel generators and power systems for industrial, data center, and military customers. Comparable as incumbent portable/backup power competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/upriseenergy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@UpriseEnergy
• Facebookfacebook.com/UpriseEnergy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uprise-energy
• Instagraminstagram.com/upriseenergy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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