Energy Research Projects
Driveable Nanogrid
A General Electric tractor from the 1970s has been boosted to 48v DC. It can provide a nanogrid power for a small home, business, barn, workshop, construction site, disaster response.
- Driveable.
- Can mow, plow, move trailers, boats, aircraft
- 5-10kwh energy storage
- 3-5 kw A/C inverter
- 5 kw Solar
- Can have a trifueled generator in the trailer if wanted.
Autonomous Nanogrid
Battery EVO Komodo Mini Tract Battery Unit with 4.2 kwh battery, a 3kw inverter, and presently a 400w solar panel. Currently remote controlled but soon to be adapted to autonomous multipoint travel.
Ocean Drone - Near Shore Research Vessel
Autonomous unmanned craft
- Wind & solar powered
- Conduct research
- Monitor ocean and weather conditions
Retasked Snark Sailboat from the 1960s. The sail has been replaced with a wing for propulsion. Solar and battery power will provide electrical energy to run the systems. It will be remotely controlled and then autonomously controlled to multiple points. It will be loaded with sensors to gather data on its voyages. Data will be shared with research institutions in real time.
Downtown Church (Columbia, SC, USA)
