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Bring Power to Remote Sites with GreenGrid 90K

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:37:05 +0000

What happens when you need power but don’t have access to the grid? Disaster relief camps, field clinics, remote construction sites, and other off-the-grid operations present a unique power supply challenge. Mobile battery energy storage systems (BESS) create a micro-hub of energy that can fuel these operations for days at a time.

How it Works

Whether it’s powering demolition equipment or keeping medication refrigerated, these remote sites require energy to serve their community. They need a significant amount of power, and that power needs to be fully autonomous. Mobile BESS, like the GreenGrid 90K, makes it possible.

GreenGrid 90K is easy to set up, needing only a one-person tow. You can connect optional PV and loads via MC4 connectors and standard outlets; no complicated connection required. Once deployed, the trailer delivers an average of 5 kW per load, approximately 15 hours on battery. Battery life can be extended with a 5 kW PV and occasional generator use.

The Advantages of Mobile BESS for Field Operations

As your operation grows and your site’s needs change, the GreenGrid 90K can keep up. Simply deploy parallel trailers to multiply your wattage without overcomplicating your setup. It also accepts DC fast-charge modules to recharge dead batteries at a moment’s notice.

Perhaps the greatest value proposition of mobile charging for field operations is autonomy. GreenGrid 90K trailers operate completely independently. You don’t need to coordinate grid access or arrange schedules around power. The trailer brings power wherever you need it, whenever you need it, no permanent infrastructure required.

Another benefit of charging trailers for this use case is remote telemetry. Remote operations can take advantage of cloud monitoring and GPS tracking to stay informed about power usage and system levels from afar. This makes it easy to coordinate fuel logistics, which can save your organization time and money.

Upgrade Your Field Operations

Invest in your organization’s power system and set yourself up for success in the new year. If you’re ready to learn more about GreenGrid 90K or any of Power Up Connect’s solutions, contact us today for a live demo.

Reliable Power For Shelters and Resilience Hubs: Deploying GreenGrid 90k

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:40:56 +0000

Reliable Power For Shelters and Resilience Hubs: Deploying GreenGrid 90k

In unpredictable times, community resilience is everything. Having power that your community can rely on is an essential component of an emergency plan. Whether it’s charging phones to keep the community connected, or providing refrigeration to ensure everyone has access to food, reliable power makes all the difference.

Power Emergency Shelter with The GreenGrid 90k

A mobile battery storage system (BESS) on hand means you’ll never be without power. These systems are ideal for shelter applications, able to provide emergency relief while your community gets back on its feet.

The GreenGrid 90k, Power Up’s mobile BESS trailer, features 90kWh/20 kVA of power. It offers multi-day autonomy for shelters, with enough energy to support typical shelter loads for 15-24 hours.

Compared to bulky, noisy traditional generators, the difference is clear. GreenGrid has zero emissions and near-silent operation. The trailers are completely portable, meaning you can set them up wherever an outage occurs. With less than 30 ms UPS transfer, GreenGrid deploys fast, ideal for emergency situations that require rapid response.

Proven Resilience for Emergency Shelter Applications

When these communities faced outages, they depended on mobile energy solutions like GreenGrid 90k to stay powered up.

Babcock Ranch, Florida: When Hurricane Ian hit Babcock Ranch in 2022, the residents of the first solar-powered town were able to rely on battery power to maintain clean water, refrigeration, and communications despite widespread outages. GreenGrid can deliver multi-day shelter and power for hurricane victims.
New Orleans Community Lighthouses: During an outage, residents of New Orleans can now head to “lighthouse” shelters. These battery-powered shelters provide energy for cooling, communications, and refrigeration. GreenGrid can be deployed as an interim resilience hub while permanent resources are installed.
Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid, California: A 6.4-magnitude earthquake was no match for the microgrid at Redwood Coast Airport. For nearly 15 hours, solar and battery power kept the airport connected. GreenGrid can serve as a resilience hub, even in rural areas that don’t have existing microgrids.

GreenGrid was designed to deliver reliable power quickly, safely, and silently. Whenever the next power outage occurs, you can feel confident your community will remain connected with GreenGrid.

Enhance Your Community’s Energy Resilience

Ready to learn more? Contact our team today to schedule a live demo and learn more about the powerful GreenGrid 90k. The Power Up Connect team has helped emergency management teams like yours find energy solutions that support your community when it needs it most.

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.

Mobile BESS - Why is Energy Storage Needed?

Sun, 26 May 2024 14:19:24 +0000

When disaster strikes, you could have the power to keep essential services running. It’s possible with Power Up’s newest offering: the Mobile Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Mobile BESS is an advanced backup energy solution for critical infrastructure impacted by power outages.

Communities rely on hospitals, communication systems, emergency shelters, and other crucial services during disasters. Power outages can shut them down, right when they are needed most. Being prepared with a power backup plan ensures that you’re always able to serve your community.

The Benefits of Energy Storage

Mobile battery energy storage systems are an investment in your community’s safety. These battery-powered charging stations can power a wide range of essentials, from medical technology to construction equipment.

They store energy for the long-term and can start running right away, which means less lead time between disaster and your ability to help. In just minutes, you can be powered up again and ready to go.

Meet BESS

BESS is not your typical generator. These mobile systems are exceptionally powerful and versatile. Rather than expensive, high-emission fossil fuels, they use reliable battery power. This means less pollution in disaster-affected areas and lower maintence costs over time.

The Mobile BESS delivers an unprecedented amount of power in a portable unit. Each BESS can support plenty of invaluable emergency resources, with 30kVA output power and over 10 outlets.

Solar panels can be added to create a fully renewable energy solution that’s off the grid, giving you more flexibility to operate in remote locations. Because they are fully mobile with sturdy wheels and highly durable construction, these units can be deployed quickly to wherever you need them.

A Power Up Promise

When you work with Power Up, you can expect only the highest-quality service and experience. We’ve been helping customers find powerful solutions for over 15 years. Our team is here to provide guidance and help you get the best product for your needs. If you have any questions, contact us today.