Modula S - PopUp Power Platform

The Army requires operational infrastructure to function in the hottest climates on earth. Electricity is needed for communications, capabilities and sustainment in any theatre. The heat of desert and tropical climates creates problems for power generation and storage in batteries. Air temperatures can be up to 127░F and extreme sun exposure can push surface temperatures above 150░F. Thermal stress puts an enormous strain on equipment, which will not work efficiently, or at all, under these conditions. The Army requires that electric power systems continue functioning during a power outage. Utility power systems are most likely to fail or brownout at elevated temperatures. Resilient backup power modules can provide uninterrupted power in the event of a power failure, but will they work effectively at elevated temperatures? Batteries integrated with solar provide a sustainable way to generate immediate local power that helps combat the tyranny of distance. Yet batteries have numerous problems at elevated temperatures: a shortened lifespan of 50%+, thermal runaway (leading to fire or explosion), and automatic shutdown are only a few problems. The challenge is to keep batteries operating in their optimal performance range. Our goal is to achieve reliable passive performance while using as little energy as possible to create the resilience and energy security required for mission-critical operations at all Army bases. Modula S has designed and is currently testing ultra-efficient NetZero modular buildings. We propose to adapt this technology to build and test an innovative battery deployment system. The system maximizes the functionality of any battery, enabling the use of solar in addition to liquid fuel energy sources. This system will significantly reduce the liquid fuel demands of expeditionary bases, providing a solution to the logistical problems of liquid fuel dependency and the mitigation of carbon emissions. Modula S has developed a proprietary component of the solution: R-60, 6.5ö thin, lightweight, super-insulation technology. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) tested and validated our technology independently first. Now, with the most recent data from our complete building test at the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Fairbanks, Alaska, and at AFCEC Tyndall AFB, Florida, our thermal technology performance is fully field-tested and verified.