May 9, 2019: US power solutions designer and manufacturer Generac Holdings has taken over lead acid and lithium battery maker Pika Energy, the firm announced on April 29.

Generac designs and makes residential, commercial and industrial power products including portable and home back-up generators, and Pika’s energy storage products would appear to complement its product portfolio.

Pika’s Coral storage device is a deep-cycle AGM battery, and its Harbor device contains lithium batteries made by Panasonic. Both are specifically designed for back-up power.

“Pika’s integrated battery storage solutions are a crucial component in developing a comprehensive system to store and consume clean energy,” said Aaron Jagdfeld, Generac president and CEO.