Modern soldier systems are becoming even more energy-hungry. Optimum soldier safety and operability depend upon reliable power supplies. Conventional solutions are limited: Batteries alone cannot meet the requirements in multi-day missions, forcing Special Forces to carry large, heavy spare batteries – weight and volume not available for water, food or ammunition. Generators require maintenance and produce detectable signatures. Solar modules are weather dependent.
SFC power supplies with fuel cells are a silent, lightweight, non-detectable alternative.
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| JENNY 1200 supplies electrical devices in a network |
Fuel cells recharge batteries fully automatically. Thanks to the high energy density of their fuel (30 times higher than that of lead acid batteries and 7 times higher than that of Li-ion batteries) soldiers can carry along much power at minimum weight and volume. Intelligent power management enables hybrid operation with other energy sources, e.g. solar panels.
Portable power for fielded missions – The SFC Energy Network
Fuel cells enable 80% weight savings in fielded missions. The SFC Energy Network consisting of the portable JENNY fuel cell and the SFC Power Manager is a man portable, flexible fuel cell system. It supplies 24/7 reliable power, without emissions or detectable signature. It powers electric devices directly. Operation in combination with the SFC Power Manager enables use of different power sources and charging batteries.
Power for military vehicles and fielded missions - EMILY fuel cell
Communication, sensing and weapon systems require continuous power supply. In the vehicle engine starts cause cover loss, emissions, fuel consumption, and component wear. In the field Special Forces face similar problems: They must carry along heavy batteries. EMILY provides reliable mobile or fielded power in multi-day missions. It recharges batteries automatically on demand, 24/7, in any weather and without user attention.
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| JENNY 1200 Portable low-weight, power supply |
Ideal for Covert Missions and Silent Watch Vehicles
Operation of all SFC Energy fuel cells is silent, environmentally friendly and emission-free. No detectable signature is produced. This makes them the ideal power source in covert missions. Their special advantage: They feature extremely long autonomy. The same applies for operation of covert audio and video equipment on board of. A fuel cell will reliably provide power to the electrical systems on board for days on end, without any user attendance or cover loss.
Intelligent Power Management - SFC Power Manager
In the field soldiers want to use any available power sources to operate any kind of device they need. This requires intelligent power management. The SFC Power Manager can be integrated into existing systems to simplify power logistics and reduce overall weight while increasing operation efficiency. It enables use of any available power source including batteries, vehicle power, solar, and fuel cells. The intelligent and configurable system automatically adapts output voltage to the requirements of the connected systems. Use the Power Manager for recharging batteries or for directly operating devices.
Proven reliability and endurance
SFC Energy fuel cell products are used by many international police, defense, and intelligence organisations. SFC Energy has been cooperating closely with international defence organisations for over 10 years. It is one of the world’s first companies with a fuel cell fully approved for use by the Bundeswehr. The US ARMY Test and Evaluation Command uses SFC fuel cells on their test ranges to power instrumentation. SFC Energy has sold over 35,000 fuel cell systems in defence and security, off-grid industry and consumer applications worldwide.
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| JENNY 1200 powers a network in the field |
