Australia-based battery systems company 3ME Technology has been selected by the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to deliver and demonstrate its EdgeVOLT portable energy storage system under the Portable Resilient Integrated Storage Module (PRISM) program.
The company said the award will involve delivery of the standard EdgeVOLT configuration, along with a cold-weather variant that incorporates South 8 Technologies’ LiGas battery cells. 3ME said the cells are engineered to operate in temperatures from -60°C to +60°C.
3ME said its participation in PRISM follows its status as an AUKUS Authorised User, and pointed to AUKUS Pillar II as a mechanism for defence technology collaboration between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
According to the company, EdgeVOLT is designed as a rugged, modular portable power system for defence, emergency response and remote industrial use, supporting equipment including communications systems, sensors, field infrastructure, autonomous platforms and mission equipment. The company said the system is intended to reduce reliance on conventional fuel-based power generation.
Justin Bain, CEO at 3ME Technology, said the program would provide an opportunity to demonstrate Australian-developed energy systems addressing power and endurance challenges for defence users.
3ME Technology is headquartered in Newcastle, New South Wales, and describes itself as an Australian-owned advanced battery systems and electrification company.
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