
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Microgrid Disruption: How Hover is Building Resilient, Independent Power Systems with Chris Griffin
In this episode of Green Disruptors: Scaling the Future, I sit down with Chris Griffin, founder and CEO of Hover, to explore how microgrids are revolutionizing the way we think about energy resilience and independence. Chris shares his journey from Wall Street to the clean energy sector and breaks down why Hover’s microgrid technology, built without reliance on government subsidies, is a game-changer.
We discuss: ✅ Why traditional power grids are vulnerable and how microgrids offer a more secure, resilient future
✅ The challenges of scaling renewable energy without subsidies and how Hover overcame those hurdles
✅ How future-proofing through adaptable control systems and blockchain could reshape the energy landscape
✅ The importance of energy independence for businesses, military sites, and communities
Chris’s passion for building distributed, resilient power systems is contagious, and his vision of a connected network of microgrids paints an exciting future. If you're ready to learn how energy independence could secure not just your business but also national security, this episode is a must-listen!