Startup working on a generator-type battery could be the future of manufacturing in Clark CountySubscriber Exclusive

Sustainable Power and Water Engineering Solution sources materials locally and wants to manufacture here as well

By Sarah Wolf, Columbian staff writer

Published: November 5, 2024, 6:08am

Sustainable Power and Water Engineering Solutions founder Geb Mengistu works on soldering a driver in Mengistu’s garage. The company is part of a growing renewable energy job sector here in Clark County. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)

Experts tout the importance of energy storage as part of the region’s carbon-free future. Part of that work is happening right here in Clark County.

Geb Mengistu launched Sustainable Power and Water Engineering Solution LLC in 2021 from his home in Clark County. The company hopes to find a renewable energy solution that integrates solar power.

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