Electric vehicle charging specialist Solus Power is working with global defence and security company QinetiQ to revolutionise and support the evolving electrified military landscape.

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The partnership will leverage the respective expertise of the two organisations to provide advanced EV charging solutions, appropriate to fleet charging and infrastructure, as well as to the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

Solus Power has developed a mobile charging solution centred around its ‘Kratos’ technology – 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.

The ruggedised lithium-ion power units, described as ‘Jerry cans of electricity’, can deliver ultra-fast charging to the likes of electric vehicles, drones, or equipment – while the simple modular design means users can scale the number of packs to increase capacity depending on their energy needs.

The focus on mobile EV charging highlights the evolving landscape of defence and security infrastructure, recognising the importance of sustainable and adaptable energy solutions.

This includes the need to flexibly charge EVs across diverse locations and infrastructural settings.

Stas Leonidou, CEO, Solus Power, said: “Solus Power 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.”

Victoria Doherty, head of electrification, QinetiQ, commented: “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.”