Go Local Powur | Hawai'i Unified Industries

Every problem has a solution, and for CEO Ryno Irwin, the problem was clear: Hawaii homeowners were being sold solar by mainland sales reps who didn’t understand proper system sizing or the islands’ unique energy needs. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Waianae, Hawaii, Hawaii Unified began as a construction and engineering company serving commercial and industrial clients across the Pacific. When COVID hit in 2020, Irwin pivoted hard into residential solar, diving deep into every aspect of the industry to understand how to serve his community better. What he discovered bothered him—too many outsiders selling cookie-cutter systems that didn’t maximize savings for local families. In 2023, after a year of persistence by Irwin and his wife Danielle “Duckie” Irwin, the company secured an exclusive partnership with Powur PBC, launching Go Local Powur as Hawaii’s only certified Powur platform partner. This solar installer in Waianae now combines local expertise with national buying power, giving Hawaii homeowners access to premium equipment at mainland prices without sacrificing the personalized service that comes from a team rooted in the islands. Today, the company operates as one of the largest locally based solar companies in Hawaii, with over 100 island-based employees and installations totaling over 50 megawatts of solar energy across all major Hawaiian Islands. From their Farrington Highway headquarters, Hawaii Unified serves Waianae homeowners and families throughout Hawaii with end-to-end solar installation services—custom design, engineering, construction, monitoring, and long-term maintenance. They hold NABCEP certification and National Center for Construction Education and Research credentials, with licensing for general construction, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work under License BC30168. Their service portfolio extends beyond solar panels to include battery storage systems from brands like Tesla Powerwall, solar water heating, HVAC solutions, electrical upgrades, re-roofing, EV charging stations, and smart electrical panels. The partnership with Powur allows the team to offer competitive financing options, including zero-down programs and comprehensive 25-year warranties covering PV systems, batteries, workmanship, parts, and labor, plus a 30-year roof penetration warranty. The Go Local Powur mission reflects a commitment to community prosperity: when you go local, we grow local. The platform enables residents not just to install home solar, but to participate in Hawaii’s clean energy economy by becoming solar consultants themselves. This model keeps jobs and money in the islands while accelerating Hawaii’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045. For Waianae and surrounding Hawaii communities where electricity costs remain among the nation’s highest, the company’s custom-designed solar energy systems represent more than bill savings—they’re an investment in energy independence and a sustainable future for the next generation.