German company Click & Power GmbH is bringing a new approach to battlefield energy with the AKKU Trailer, a transportable battery-powered platform designed to deliver power wherever frontline forces need it.
Weighing 3.5 tons (7,716 pounds), the system uses a 400-volt architecture capable of delivering up to 88 kilowatts of alternating current and 230 kilowatts of direct current power.
According to Alexander Schwan, managing director of Click & Power GmbH, the AKKU Trailer is compact, low-profile, easy to camouflage, and can be deployed without additional handling equipment.
“Unlike larger energy containers or generator-based systems, the acoustic, thermal, and visual signature is significantly reduced. At the same time, the towing vehicle remains available for other transport tasks after deployment,” he told Hartpunkt.
Built for Flexibility
At the heart of the system is the removable AKKUboard module, which can be attached or detached using a patented quick-change mechanism without the need for cranes or other lifting equipment.
The module can carry payloads of up to 1.5 tons (3,307 pounds), including an optional 104-kilowatt-hour AKKUcube battery pack.
The AKKUboard itself also integrates a battery with up to 104 kilowatt-hours of storage, allowing it to function as a standalone power source once deployed.
Powering Military Systems
Once in position, the AKKUboard can operate as a forward power hub, recharging unmanned ground vehicles and supplying continuous electricity to communications equipment, electronic warfare systems, sensors, and command posts.
The platform can also support forward maintenance by powering 3D printing systems and other repair equipment, helping sustain military operations closer to the frontline.
