Small Scale Mobile Hybrid Integrated Renewable Energy System (HI-RES) for Rapid Recovery and Emergency Response

Abstract

The concept and inherent challenges associated with the development of a resilient, affordable, high quality integrated power generation, energy management and rapid recovery and emergency response (RR&ER) capability for providing electrical power and sustained life support operations during power disruptions is the focus of this paper. Presently, small-scale emergency mobile backup HI-RES are expensive and used primarily for military operations. As recent headlines in the news point us towards potential threats on our energy infrastructure, it becomes more imperative for us to consider alternatives to sole dependence on our electrical power grid for supplying and meeting the demands of our global and rising consumer base. Distributed Resources (DR), such as the HI-RES RR&ER Station, provide a viable option for reducing vulnerabilities of the electrical power grid while minimizing time of service to recovery while preserving focus on the human element.