Mobile Microgrid Technology

What is a mobile microgrid?

An independent, deployable power solution that can supplement power sources in the event of a disruption, mobile microgrids—such as those offered by Siemens Government Technologies (SGT) and SGT’s key partner, Delta Star—are the ultimate emergency backup power source for critical government and defense operations. What are mobile microgrids?

What is a tactical microgrid?

The tactical microgrid is a warfighter-operated and maintained power system consisting of a mobile, flexible group of interconnected power generation sources, distribution, energy storage and load devices that act as a single, controllable system to provide electricity on the battlefield.

What is a hybrid AC microgrid?

The hybrid AC microgrid combines energy storage with traditional tactical generators, enabling demand reduction, reducing generator run time and providing uninterrupted backup power during tactical operations.

Are mobile microgrids a threat to the electric grid?

Severe weather, natural disasters, and physical and cyberattacks can cause catastrophic damage to the electric grid and national security. Yet, these threats are mounting in frequency, scale, and sophistication. To protect our nation, truly resilient power is essential for federal entities. Mobile microgrids can provide the solution.

What is a DC vehicle-based microgrid?

The DC vehicle-based microgrid consists of modified medium tactical vehicles equipped with exportable power components. These vehicles can operate independently or be networked together to create a mobile electric power source, eliminating the need for traditional generators.

Could a microgrid be a virtual power plant?

Jorge Elizondo, a microgrid engineer and co-founder of Heila Technologies, said that with a controller in each location, energy-sharing becomes more feasible, as does the possibility for an entire neighborhood to serve as an aggregated reserve of power for the main grid: a virtual power plant.