Company Description
Polar Power, Inc. (NASDAQ: POLA) is a Gardena, California-based technology and manufacturing company focused on direct current (DC) power systems and related solutions. According to multiple company disclosures, Polar Power designs, manufactures, and sells DC power systems and lithium battery hybrid solar systems used in the telecommunications market and in other applications, including military, electric vehicle (EV) charging, cogeneration, distributed power, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), marine, automotive, residential, commercial, oil field, mining, and microgrid environments.
The company describes itself as a global provider of prime, backup, solar hybrid DC power solutions and microgrid systems. Its systems are designed to operate on a variety of energy sources, including photovoltaics, diesel, LPG (propane and butane), renewable fuels, and natural gas. Within telecommunications, Polar Power’s DC power platforms are used for off-grid and “bad-grid” sites with critical power needs, where continuity of service is essential in the event of utility grid failure. The company highlights cost savings in installation, permitting, site leases, and ongoing operation for telecom customers using its DC-based solutions.
Business focus and product applications
Across its disclosures, Polar Power states that its product portfolio includes standard DC generators, battery charging systems, lithium battery powered hybrid solar systems, EV chargers, microgrids, and backup power solutions. These products are deployed in:
- Telecom power systems – DC generators and hybrid solar systems providing prime and backup power for telecom infrastructure, particularly in off-grid or unreliable grid locations.
- Military and government – compact, lightweight, fuel-efficient DC generators and auxiliary power units for mobile and stationary applications, including robotics, drones, communications, and hybrid propulsion.
- Electric vehicle charging – mobile rapid battery charging technology and DC-based EV charging systems, including mobile fast chargers for roadside assistance and fleet or dealership support.
- Micro / nano grids and distributed power – systems that can integrate solar PV, generators, and battery storage to provide lower-cost energy in bad-grid or no-grid environments.
- Marine, automotive, residential, commercial, oil field and mining – DC power and hybrid propulsion solutions aimed at efficiency, reliability, and reduced operating costs.
The company emphasizes that its DC generators directly charge batteries, which it states can reduce complexity and cost compared to AC generators that require AC-to-DC conversion for battery charging. Polar Power also notes that its systems can be configured as combined heat and power (CHP) residential systems, offering vehicle charging and integrated home power using natural gas or propane feedstocks.
Telecommunications and critical power role
Telecommunications is repeatedly identified as a core market for Polar Power. The company’s telecom solutions are described as providing reliable, low-cost energy for off-grid and bad-grid applications where critical power cannot be interrupted. In its news releases, Polar Power notes that telecom customers have represented a substantial portion of net sales in recent periods, and that its DC generator sets (“gensets”) and associated systems are used by tier-1 telecom customers and international telecom operators.
Polar Power indicates that its telecom-focused systems are designed to help operators reduce total system cost by lowering fuel consumption, simplifying installation and permitting, and reducing site lease and operating expenses. The company also reports activity in aftermarket parts and services for an installed base of equipment, including remote monitoring initiatives on legacy units to support uptime and maintenance planning.
Expansion into EV charging and construction equipment
Recent company communications highlight Polar Power’s push into mobile EV fast charging and hybrid power for electric construction equipment:
- The company announced an initial purchase order for EVMC30K mobile EV chargers, described as next-generation model EV mobile chargers providing up to 30 kW of level 3 fast charging power using CCS and Tesla charging standards. These units are designed for emergency roadside fast-charging for EVs that have depleted their batteries before reaching a stationary charger. The EVMC30K chargers operate independently of the grid using a fuel-powered engine driving a high-efficiency Polar DC alternator, with versions available for propane, natural gas, and diesel.
- Polar Power states that these mobile chargers can be installed on small pickup trucks or hand pushcarts and are aimed at use cases such as roadside assistance, automotive dealerships, fleet operators, and car rental agencies that need on-site fast charging.
- In a collaboration with ZQuip, a part of Moog Inc., Polar Power reports that it has co-developed DC hybrid power systems for construction equipment, including compact diesel-fueled charging modules for electric construction vehicles. These modules can serve as range extenders on mobile off-highway equipment or as stationary chargers for EVs and battery modules, and can be integrated into hybrid AC generator systems.
The company positions these developments as part of a broader strategy to support electrification and hybridization in sectors where full zero-emission operation may not always be practical, while still reducing emissions, noise, and operating costs compared to traditional large diesel engines.
Military, microgrids, and niche markets
Polar Power reports contracts and activity in military auxiliary power units and compact DC generators for mobile applications. One disclosed contract involves a compact, lightweight DC generator approximately 25% smaller and lighter than the company’s smallest generator then deployed in military and telecom sectors, while maintaining comparable power output. The company notes that DC generators are increasingly used as range extenders for battery-powered devices in sectors such as robotics, drones, and communications.
In addition, Polar Power highlights applications in:
- Agricultural automation, where compact DC generators can support robotic systems in remote or off-grid environments.
- Transportation infrastructure, where DC generators can provide extended backup power for RTUs and SCADA systems.
- Recreational marine and RV markets, which are transitioning to lithium battery systems and require efficient, compact charging solutions.
- Microgrids and nano-grids, including hybrid solutions that combine DC generators, solar PV, and battery storage to serve sites such as a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) installation in Lagos, Nigeria, where the company reports significant fuel savings and improved power quality.
Capital markets and listing status
Polar Power’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol POLA. Company filings report that in late 2024 the firm implemented a reverse stock split at a ratio of 1-for-7 of its common stock, primarily to address Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. Subsequent disclosures state that Polar Power received a letter from Nasdaq confirming that it had regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), and that a scheduled Nasdaq hearings panel appearance was canceled as a result.
In an October 2025 Form 8-K, the company also reports entering into an at-the-market (ATM) sales agreement with a sales agent, under which Polar Power may offer and sell shares of its common stock from time to time, up to an aggregate offering amount specified in the related prospectus supplement.
Corporate governance and shareholder matters
Polar Power is incorporated in Delaware and holds annual meetings of stockholders. The company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2025 annual meeting describes proposals including the election of directors, ratification of the independent registered public accounting firm, approval of a 2026 Equity Incentive Plan, advisory votes on executive compensation and its frequency, and authority to adjourn the meeting if needed to solicit additional proxies. A December 2025 Form 8-K reports that stockholders approved the Polar Power, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan and other proposals, and that directors were elected for terms ending at the next annual meeting.
Regulatory filings and financial reporting
As a public company, Polar Power files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements. The company’s filings and accompanying press releases describe its financial performance, customer concentration in telecom and military markets, inventory levels, and operating expenses. In November 2025, Polar Power filed a Form 12b-25 (NT 10-Q) indicating that it would be unable to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 by the prescribed due date due to delays in completing financial statements and related disclosures, and noted staffing shortages as a contributing factor. The company stated that it expected to file the quarterly report within the permitted extension period.
Across recent financial disclosures, Polar Power discusses factors affecting its operations, including geopolitical conditions, tariffs on raw materials, inflation, supply chain constraints, and labor availability. It also notes efforts to diversify its customer base beyond a single large telecom customer, expand into new markets such as EV charging and microgrids, and adjust its sales organization domestically and internationally.
Investment perspective
For investors researching POLA stock, the company’s own descriptions emphasize its focus on DC-based power generation, hybrid systems, and mobile charging technologies serving telecom, military, EV, microgrid, and other industrial applications. Its SEC filings and press releases provide insight into revenue mix by market, backlog, inventory management, and capital structure actions such as the reverse stock split and ATM program. As with any public company, prospective investors can review Polar Power’s SEC filings for detailed risk factors, segment information, and management’s discussion and analysis.