Lightweight Energy Storage at Cold Temperatures
The focus of this Challenge is to develop a person-portable energy storage system (along with the associated charging/safety electronics) that can be recharged at a temperature as low as –40°C. The Innovation Exchange programme is working alongside the NSTIx Operational Technology Co-Creation Centre and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) to engage innovators and innovative companies that can help them solve a significant challenge they are trying to overcome in relation to large energy storage systems that can be deployed for long periods of time in remote and cold environments. Successful applicants will be invited to pitch to the NSTIx Operational Technology Co-Creation Centre with the opportunity of being awarded a 16-week funded opportunity to develop a demonstrator.
Opportunity
Challenge opens
02/08/2022
Challenge closes
23/09/2022
Benefit
Successful applicants will be awarded a 16-week funded opportunity to develop a demonstrator. A successful demonstration is likely to lead to a follow-on project.
Background
The National Security and Defence community, alongside the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have a requirement to deploy large energy storage devices (ranging in sizes from approximately 1 - 10 KWh) in remote and cold (lower limit of –40°C) locations to power a range of sensors.
The focus of this Challenge is to develop a person-portable energy storage system (along with the associated charging/safety electronics) that can be recharged at a temperature as low as –40°C. Nb; it is envisaged that existing energy harvesting technology, such as photovoltaics, will be used and while the development of this is out of scope, the integration will be crucial to a successful project.
The National Security Technology and Innovation Exchange (NSTIx) is a government-led science, technology and innovation (ST&I) partnership that enables coherent and agile delivery of innovative national security outcomes through a coordinated and systematic approach to research and capability development. NSTIx has established a government-led network of themed Co-Creation Spaces (CCS). The CCS’ combine the respective power of specialist public and private sector partners in research, capability development and end-user requirements. This supports the development of effective, user-driven technology at pace in areas that are critical to national security.
For more information, please see the NSTIx Leaflet in digital form. The NSTIx OpTech Co-Creation Space has engaged with a network of key Community Partners, to accelerate and leverage access to their existing networks of industry and academic Solution Providers. By responding to this Challenge and participating in Co-Creation there is an exciting opportunity for collaboration between National Security, Community Partners and Solution Providers.
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