Sesame Solar Expands Reseller Network with Curtis Stout Partnership, Accelerating Reach Across Commercial and Defense Markets

Sesame Solar, the mobile, off-grid power solution for defense and commercial partners, today announced a new reseller agreement with Curtis Stout, a leading manufacturer’s representative and provider of power generation and energy resilience solutions, delivering turnkey electrical systems to commercial, industrial, utility, and military customers across the USA.

When the grid goes down today, it stays down longer. Average outage restoration times have grown from 8.1 hours in 2022 to 12.8 hours by mid-2025, and nearly half of U.S. utility customers felt that firsthand in 2025. For emergency responders, remote communities, and mission-critical operations, waiting for the grid isn’t an option. On the defense side, the stakes are even higher: fuel logistics represent up to 70% of what the Army ships into battle, and that dependency carries a direct human cost. Every JP-8 jet fuel/diesel-dependent system in the field is both a logistical burden and a tactical liability.

Sesame Solar’s Mobile Nanogrids address both of these problems. By combining solar power, battery storage, and backup hydrogen power from onboard hydrogen generation and low-pressure, solid-state hydrogen storage, the Nanogrids deliver continuous, off-grid power on-site without the need for a fuel supply chain. A single operator can have a Sesame Nanogrid fully deployed in under 15 minutes, making them well-suited for disaster response staging areas, forward operating bases, remote cell towers, and community resilience applications.

Curtis Stout brings national reach and technical expertise to deliver these capabilities to the right customers. Founded in 1947, this family-owned business has spent more than 75 years building trusted relationships, positioning its team to introduce a new category of energy infrastructure and resilient, independent energy solutions.

“Energy resilience is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s essential,” said Lauren Flanagan, Co-founder and CEO of Sesame Solar. “Our dependence on fossil fuels, whether it’s a community in need of power after an extreme weather event, or warfighters on a mission in remote or contested environments, is a liability we can no longer accept. We’re delighted to partner with Curtis Stout to bring Sesame’s breakthrough Mobile Nanogrids to Curtis Stout’s legions of loyal customers who are seeking increased energy resilience.”

“Our customers have been asking for solutions that go beyond traditional backup power — they need systems that are fast to deploy, don’t depend on fuel logistics, and can perform in demanding environments,” said Ron Smith, CEO of Curtis Stout. “Sesame Solar’s Mobile Nanogrids fill that gap, and we’re excited to bring Sesame’s innovative, resilient energy solutions to our customers across commercial, government, and military markets.”

ABOUT SESAME SOLAR
Sesame Solar builds mobile, off-grid power systems designed for environments where reliable energy is critical and fuel logistics are complex. Its Mobile Nanogrids combine solar power, hydrogen and battery storage to deliver continuous power without relying on fuel supply chains. Designed for rapid deployment and long-duration operations, Sesame’s systems support military operations, disaster response, and resilient infrastructure projects. Sesame’s Nanogrids are trusted by organizations including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Air Force, Comcast, Cox Communications, City of Ann Arbor, Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management, and San Diego Gas & Electric, and investors include Morgan Stanley, BELLE Capital, PAX Angels, and VSC Ventures. Made in Pure Michigan, USA, Sesame is committed to American reindustrialization and energy resilience.

ABOUT CURTIS STOUT
Founded in 1947, Curtis Stout is a leading provider of power generation, electrical infrastructure, and energy resilience solutions, delivering mission-critical systems to commercial, industrial, utility, and government customers across the United States. With more than 79 years of experience, the company is known for combining deep technical expertise with proven execution to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Curtis Stout remains one of the largest electrical equipment manufacturers’ representatives in the country. Over the past decade, the company has expanded its capabilities to deliver advanced microgrids, resilient mobile power, and cybersecure energy systems. Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, Curtis Stout operates across nineteen states with a network of offices supporting projects nationwide.

Contact Information

Brook Fowler

Director of Communications

Sesame Solar

brook.fowler@sesame.solar