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The Future of Electric Vehicle Charging

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:48:16 +0000

A record-breaking number of electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in 2025. Now that more EVs are on the streets than ever before, EV charging is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. It’s time to invest in a charging solution that can keep up with this rising demand.

Charging Solutions that Scale with Demand

The data trends are clear—electric vehicles are here to stay. Adoption is accelerating, and legacy charging infrastructure cannot keep up. Mobile charging solutions, such as Power Up Connect’s GreenGrid 90K, are a smarter alternative to traditional EV charging options.

Flexible: Electric cars, e-bikes, scooters, and other electric transit methods all rely on charging stations. Mobile charging assets with multiple outputs for additional chargers can support varying types of EVs as your community’s demands change.

Scalable: Set up parallel trailers to create a charging hub that can scale as EV popularity grows. Add additional trailers and mobile charging options once demand has been proven.

Autonomous: Grid disruptions are a headache for everyone, but they’re especially problematic for EV drivers who rely on charging stations. Mobile charging that operates independently from the grid ensures that drivers are never without power when they need it most.

GreenGrid 90K for EV Charging by the Numbers

The GreenGrid 90K is an effective solution for electric vehicle charging. Let’s take a look at the numbers:

7.7 kW Level-2 Charging: An integrated AC charging port provides ample level-2 charging power
98 kWh Throughput: The GreenGrid 90K has a combined battery and PV throughput of 98 kWh per day
6+ EV Charges Daily: One trailer can power over 6 electric cars or dozens of e-bikes each day, easily handling increasing demand

If you’d like to learn more about the GreenGrid 90K, reach out to our team today. We’re happy to share additional specs and information about the trailer.

Let Power Up Connect Be Your Partner

As trends change in your industry, the Power Up Connect team is here to help you keep up. Our adaptive solutions can help your community stay at the forefront during these ever-evolving times. Let us know what your power pain points are, and we’ll help you find a solution. Contact us today.

GreenGrid 90K for Medical Refrigeration

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:32:49 +0000

Health clinics, pharmacies, and vaccine distribution points rely on a delicate supply chain. Sensitive loads must be refrigerated both during transit and upon arrival at the destination. One outage at any point in the supply chain could have a disastrous cost.

The Challenge of Medical Refrigeration

Think about how you get your frozen groceries home. You probably head straight home to get the food into your freezer before it melts. Now, consider it on a massive scale, with lengthy travel times and extremely sensitive cargo. That’s the challenge that medical refrigeration presents for the healthcare industry.

Mobile BESS offers reliable power for healthcare facilities. It delivers the constant, high-quality energy required to maintain refrigeration for medical supplies safely.

Why Choose GreenGrid?

GreenGrid 90K is a better alternative to diesel generators that fail under extended use and produce harmful exhaust. It also provides more flexibility than expensive, space-consuming permanent microgrids.

With hybrid recharging, integrating PV, portable chargers, and grid input, GreenGrid 90K is agile. A compact footprint makes it easy to install even in crowded healthcare environments. It can even be set up near patients thanks to LiFePO4 safety, which eliminates thermal-runaway concerns.

This mobile BESS solution also provides:

>50 hours of refrigeration runtime. GreenGrid 90K can support a 1.4-1.5W medical refrigeration load for more than 2 days at a time.
15+ hours of power for clinics. GreenGrid 90K can power a 5kW load for over 15 hours, enough energy to keep a clinic running all day.
<2% THD output. GreenGrid 90K protects sensitive lab equipment with fewer unwanted frequencies than other energy equipment.

Ready to find out more about mobile BESS? Wondering how it could solve challenges for your business? Contact the Power Up Connect team today. We’ll help you find power solutions that meet your needs and fit your budget.

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Powering the Future of ConstructionGreenGrid 90K for Construction

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:44:34 +0000

If you’re part of the construction industry, you probably have firsthand accounts of pain points around powering your site. Disruptive diesel generators are contributing to rising emissions. Night work and urban job sites are limited by strict noise ordinances. Fuel costs are rising and equipment demands are growing.

Power solutions should energize your projects, not hold them back. The construction industry deserves a solution that can keep up.

Introducing the GreenGrid 90k

The GreenGrid 90k is a mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) designed to relieve these pain points. It’s been chosen by construction leaders worldwide for silent, clean, and compliant power for their sites.

Mobile BESS systems like GreenGrid use a hybrid battery to deliver power — no diesel required, no emissions created. They have led to an 87% reduction in fuel use, dramatically slashing diesel costs for GreenGrid customers. Each unit has 90 kWh or usable energy and 20 kVA of continuous output, enough to power your site through its toughest days.

Mobile BESS for Construction Projects

There are countless ways that mobile BESS can be applied for construction. They’re optimal for temporary site power to keep office trailers, tower cranes, and lighting ready. Or, create a level-2 charging hub for electric excavators, forklifts, and vehicles without making grid updates. You can even pair them with gensets to reduce runtime and prevent light-loading damage.

From electrifying switchgear, to keeping crew operations afloat, to offering a backup power option, the GreenGrid 90k provides invaluable support.

Proven Performance for Construction

Mobile BESS systems like the GreenGrid 90k address the biggest challenges the construction industry faces.

Work Without Limits

No more noisy generators leading to site complaints. The GreenGrid 90k is virtually silent, making it ideal for urban settings and nighttime projects. Your site can operate 24/7, making it easier to meet ever-stricter deadlines.

Time and Cost Savings

Gone are the days of complex fuel logistics. The GreenGrid 90k is simple to set up and fast to deploy, featuring simple cam-lock connections and integrated battery management. This system is completely trailer-mounted, meaning you can take it from site to site with ease. Plus, compared to traditional generators, mobile BESS has 70% cost savings.

Uncompromising Safety

As with all Power Up Connect products, safety is paramount in the design. The GreenGrid 90k is UL 9540 listed with AC-ESS certification and fire tested. The grid-interactive inverter was also granted UL 1741SA certification.

Let’s Transform Your Construction Power

Want to see the GreenGrid for yourself? Contact the Power Up Connect team today for a live demo. We’ll also provide a detailed specification package with electrical drawings, arc-flash study, and IFC compliance guidance.

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Energy Resilience in Maryland: Funding Opportunities for Battery Systems

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:06:59 +0000

Are you thinking about investing in a battery system? The benefits are priceless, but the initial cost is sometimes higher than traditional diesel options. To offset the costs, the state of Maryland is now offering a variety of state incentive programs. The switch to clean power has never been a more practical or financially sound choice.

Why Invest in Battery Systems

Battery systems like Power Up Connect’s GreenGrid 90K offer a powerful combination of durability and clean energy, resulting in lower fuel and maintenance costs over a long lifespan. These systems promote energy resilience, helping to keep your community connected.

Current Grants and Opportunities

Whether you're a business, nonprofit, or public agency, GreenGrid 90K qualifies for multiple funding opportunities that reward sustainability and energy resilience. The application process is straightforward, and Power Up Connect provides guidance every step of the way—so you don’t miss a chance to maximize your return.

Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program

The State of Maryland has set aside $2 million for the year 2026 to finance the installation of energy storage systems on residential and commercial properties. For commercial installations, the program funds 30% of the total costs of the system, up to $150,000. Projects that improve grid reliability and energy resilience are the focus. This two-step application is first-come, first-served.

“The RCES Program is designed to support the deployment of energy storage systems for both residential and commercial customers across Maryland. The program aims to enhance grid reliability, increase energy resilience, and accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies statewide.” (MEA)

Local Government Energy Modernization Program (L-GEM)

For 2026 only, Maryland is releasing $64 million in funds for energy efficiency and electrification projects for local governments. There are 4 grants available; all counties and municipalities are eligible.

“The mission of the Local Government Energy Modernization (L-GEM) program is to support local governments as they engage in sustainable, long-term clean energy and energy efficient projects that lead to reduced energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions, increased cost savings, and robust clean energy and economic development.” (MEA)

Commercial Solar Program

There is $10 million in funding in 2026 for solar PV systems installed at Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations that will be owned by or directly benefit low-to-moderate income and/or overburdened or underserved communities. There are 2 grants available: one finances solar for small, minority-owned, veteran-owned, or disadvantaged businesses; the other is intended for large-scale solar projects for businesses with significant power needs.

“The Maryland Energy Administration Commercial Solar Grant Program ("CSGP", "the Program") will provide grants for solar PV systems installed at Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations, that will be owned by or directly benefit (1) low-to-moderate income communities located in a census tract with an average median income at or below 80% of the average median income for the State, or (2) overburdened or underserved communities.” (MEA)

Resilient Maryland

The State of Maryland is renewing the Resilient Maryland Program for 2026. It was funded at $8.8 million last year. This program contributes funds to every part of the process in installing “microgrids, resilient facility power systems, and resiliency hubs.” These grants are available for local governments, critical infrastructure, businesses, communities, and organizations. It focuses on projects that create replicable and scalable distributed energy resource systems and provide energy for underserved and vulnerable communities.

Clean Electricity Investment Credit

There are also grants available at the federal level. The Department of Energy offers the Clean Electricity Investment Credit to taxpayers who implement or have implemented emissions-reducing and energy storage projects on a qualified facility before December 31, 2024. The credit is 6% of the project costs. Projects that comply with domestic content requirements or are part of an energy community receive an extra 10%. Facilities meeting wage and apprenticeship requirements can receive up to 30%. The Clean Electricity Investment Credit is eligible for direct payment or transfer.