Product Certifications & Commissioning
Blue Planet Energy
Ben Widmer brings extensive experience in electronics and energy storage manufacturing to Blue Planet Energy. He has driven improvements in productivity and quality through his various roles as an assembly technician, product and production management, and vendor and supply chain management.
Widmer made a career move to advanced energy storage manufacturing in 2009 and applied his diligence and dedication to solutions using safe and reliable Lithium Ferrous Phosphate (LiFePO4O) cell chemistry. During his time in the storage industry, he has managed technical training and sales, contributed to product development and rapid prototyping, and collaborated with contractors, engineering resources, and end-user stakeholders.
Since joining the Blue Planet Energy team, Widmer has played a significant role in obtaining the UL 9540 certification for our Blue Ion energy storage system. He also helped secure the UL 1973 approval for the Blue Ion Super BMU 8048.
Widmer is originally from Dallas, Texas, but now calls Northern California his home. His appreciation for nature and his fascination with advances in energy storage technology makes him a key team player in the pursuit to continually improve the design and performance of Blue Planet Energy's best-in-class energy storage systems.