Coordination meeting of the HibroM consortium partners and representatives of the Ministry of Defence at the Vincenc Repnik Barracks in Slovenska Bistrica
With new technologies towards a lower logistical and environmental footprint of deployable bases
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Feedback from the client or the user is crucial when developing new innovative solutions. This was the primary focus of the meeting between partners and subcontractors of the research, development, and innovation project Hibrom and the end-user, the Ministry of Defence (SiMoD), at Vincenc Repnik Barracks in Slovenska Bistrica. At this location, the hybrid mobile microgrid solution developed within the project will be demonstrated and aimed at improving the conversion, storage, and consumption of electrical energy for deployable bases.
Demonstrating the entire system's operation in a natural environment
In the HibroM project lead partner TECES and partners ROBOTINA d.o.o.,TAB d.d., and STUBELJ d.o.o., together with subcontractors TPV Prikolice d.o.o., SMARTIS d.o.o., the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, and the University of Maribor’s Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, are developing innovative solutions in the field of conversion, storage, and consumption of electrical energy for deployable bases. The final solution will include the development of a towed hybrid generator, the development of a towed battery energy storage unit, the development of a smart distribution cabinet, and the development of a smart grid. The project's final outcome will be installing and demonstrating the entire system's operation in a natural environment
Improving the conversion, storage, and consumption of electrical energy for deployable bases
The Vincenc Repnik Barracks in Slovenska Bistrica has been selected as the location for the demonstration of the HibroM solution, which also serves as the headquarters of the 670th Logistics Regiment (LOGR) of the Slovenian Armed Forces. LOGR provides comprehensive logistical support to the Slovenian Armed Forces units through deployable logistical modules for supply, movement, and transport. This also includes the provision of field accommodation and the supply of energy to temporary military bases or bases that support the protection and rescue system. As field conditions often prevent direct connection to the grid, alternative energy conversion., storage and supply solutions are crucial. In addition to reducing fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and the need for backup generators, the HibroM project also prioritises environmental objectives. These goals primarily include reducing the logistical and environmental footprint and lowering noise emissions.
Integrating Slovenian components and systems into comprehensive solutions
The HibroM project falls under the National Strategic Programme PamPIK and the Slovenian Partnership for Energy and Environment in Defence (SiEnE). Supported by the SiMoD, the partnership strives, through various research, development, and innovation projects, to green the Slovenian defence sector and enhance the technical and technological capabilities of the Slovenian Armed Forces and the protection and rescue system. One of SiEnE's key activities is the joint development and integration of Slovenian components and systems into comprehensive solutions to open opportunities for Slovenian partners to participate in international defence value chains.
Additional information
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