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Tactical microgrids and hybrid power

Battery storage, power electronics and software control that combine generators, vehicles, solar and batteries into a deployable local grid.

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Amphora

Chariot Defense

Family of transportable battery storage and power distribution systems (Amphora 24 at 24 VDC and Amphora 400 at 400 VDC per the company) that draw on generators, vehicles, grid and renewables and form a software-controlled tactical microgrid. Used at NTC rotation 26-02; to be delivered to Army brigades under DIU PRISM.

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    Government recordBest Practices on Operationalizing Battlefield Energy

    U.S. Army (Center for Army Lessons Learned) · Aug 18, 2025 · Supports Technology

    “Hybrid Inverter Systems: Systems like Senergy Power Solutions (formerly Solar Stik) HyPR series, which blend generator, battery, and renewable power inputs to maximize efficiency and reduce logistics.”

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    CompanyChariot Defense Secures DIU Contract to Build Army's Tactical Power Grid

    PR Newswire · Aug 24, 2026 · Supports Organization technology

    “Chariot will deploy its flagship Amphora power systems to U.S. Army brigades this fall”
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    CompanyChariot Defense Announces $34M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz to scale command of power on the battlefield.

    PR Newswire · Feb 25, 2026 · Supports Organization technology

    “Chariot has directly sold Amphora systems to customers following recent exercises”

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