Over 50,000 US public-sector entities gain direct access to hybrid power systems

AGBESS has announced a new partnership with ZeroBase Energy to supply resilient power solutions for the US public sector. The partnership will enable ZeroBase to supply its hybrid, mobile, and deployable power systems to public-sector sites ranging from schools to, potentially, military installations. The new agreement, in essence, will see ZeroBase’s products added to AGBESS’ existing power solutions through its Sourcewell contract. At present, Sourcewell includes 50,000+ members, including municipalities, schools, utilities and government agencies. This will mean that eligible public bodies now have access to ZeroBase’s products through that purchasing framework rather than necessarily running an entirely separate procurement competition themselves. The important part is what ZeroBase is actually able to now provide public sector customers. Instead of powering a remote site, military installation, emergency command post, telecom tower, etc. with a diesel generator running continuously, its systems combine batteries, generators, solar/other renewables, and grid electricity where available. A controller manages those sources and uses whichever makes the most sense. During times of power outage (say, a natural disaster), the hybrid system’s batteries can handle most of the normal load. ZeroBase now has access to 50,000+ public sector customers The diesel generator can then kick in when needed to handle excess demand, or top up the battery until grid power returns. All the while, solar panels also help charge the battery. Such a setup can substantially cut the number of hours the generator has to operate. That translates to less fuel consumption, reduced operational noise, and reduced maintenance and fuel delivery demand. ZeroBase also offers a mobile, trailer-mounted version that can be transported to locations as and when needed. For disaster-relief scenarios, this would prove incredibly useful. For the public sector, this will offer AGBESS members several benefits. The first is power resilience, as discussed above. The second is improved fuel logistics. In military, disaster-response, and remote applications, getting diesel to a generator can be expensive and sometimes dangerous. Using batteries and renewables stretches the available fuel much further. Finally, the system also offers power quality and flexibility. Batteries can respond instantly to load changes while generators are better suited to sustained generation. Combining them lets each technology do what it’s good at. Backup power where it’s most needed “Public-sector organizations need power solutions that can adapt to very different operating environments and requirements,” said Lidia Hidalgo, President of AGBESS. “This partnership expands what we can bring to customers, from critical facilities and communications sites to remote and mobile operations. It’s another step in building a broader portfolio around the real energy resilience needs of the public sector,” she added. “ZeroBase Energy is pleased to announce our partnership with AGBESS. The partnership of ZeroBase Energy and our field-proven, resilient energy solutions with the sales and marketing focus that AGBESS brings to its public sector clients will prove to be a win-win for all involved, including clients,” said Mark Lucas, President and CEO of ZeroBase Energy. “ZeroBase Energy is very excited about this opportunity and the opportunity that it will bring to our customers,” he added.Get the latest in engineering, tech, space & science - delivered daily to your inbox.Christopher graduated from Cardiff University in 2004 with a Masters Degree in Geology. Since then, he has worked exclusively within the Built Environment, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Consultancy industries. He is a qualified and accredited Energy Consultant, Green Deal Assessor and Practitioner member of IEMA. Chris’s main interests range from Science and Engineering, Military and Ancient History to Politics and Philosophy.