LONDON, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solus Power, a
leading innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global defence and
security company, QinetiQ.
The strategic partnership aims to research and develop
advanced EV charging solutions, appropriate to fleet charging
and infrastructure, as well as to the specific needs of the
Ministry of Defence (MOD), by leveraging the respective expertise
of the two organisations.
Solus Power is embarked on development of a cutting-edge mobile
EV solution centred around modular, stackable and easily
transported power units, each of which is the size of an attaché
case and which can be both easily deployed and shared between
users.
In parallel, QinetiQ has been working with customers in the
defence and security industry to understand the challenges, threats
and opportunities posed by climate change. One such challenge is
how to flexibly charge EVs across diverse locations and
infrastructural settings, in some aspects mirroring challenges
experienced in high demand civilian applications such as airport
parking, car hire management and the general operation of car
parks.
The collaboration between the two companies sees QinetiQ
supporting Solus Power to understand the needs of defence and
security customers globally, in addition to providing their
expertise in power sources and electrification. This collaboration
underscores QinetiQ's ongoing efforts to partner with SMEs and
academic institutions to tackle pressing customer challenges,
including those related to climate change and energy
transformation. The focus on mobile EV charging highlights the
evolving landscape of defence and security infrastructure,
recognising the importance of sustainable and adaptable energy
solutions.
In November, Solus Power showcased its technology at QinetiQ's
'Understanding Tomorrow's Sustainability Technology Today' event,
highlighting its potential to contribute to a more sustainable,
efficient and flexible energy future for defence operations.
"Solus welcomes the opportunity recognised in this MOU to
collaborate with an organisation of QinetiQ's standing and
experience in the defence sector, and with its exceptional record
of innovation and solutions development", said Solus Power CEO,
Stas Leonidou.
Victoria Doherty, Head of
Electrification, QinetiQ, said: "Enabling the flexibility to
provide electric power wherever and whenever it is needed underpins
future operational advantage. By working across sectors to transfer
existing solutions, we will accelerate success in this area."
For further inquiries, please contact:
Solus Power
Team
charge@soluspower.co.uk
+44 330 043 2656
For more information visit www.soluspower.co.uk
About QinetiQ:
QinetiQ is an integrated global defence and security company
focused on mission-led innovation. Our purpose is protecting
lives by serving the national security interests of our customers.
We employ more than 8,500 highly-skilled people, committed to
creating new ways of testing technologies, systems, and processes
to make sure they meet operational needs; and enabling customers to
deploy new and enhanced capabilities with the assurance they will
deliver the performance required.
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