ESM hybrid brings the “Modular Grid” system to market readiness

Modern armed forces face a complex challenge: the power requirements of military systems have increased significantly. Air defense radar systems require continuous power or command posts and launcher modules. Electronic warfare, reconnaissance, and communications systems further drive up consumption.Added to this are basic operational requirements: quarters must be heated and illuminated; medical facilities supplied with life-saving equipment. What is routine in garrison becomes a critical logistical challenge in deployment.

VINCORION’s Modular Grid technology provides flexible solutions to these power challenges. “The true innovation lies not in the technology alone, but in the operational advantages it creates,” explains Sascha Brüning, Vice President Business Development & Sales at VINCORION. “Close collaboration with users and procurement agencies has provided valuable operational insights.”

Battery Storage as Key to Efficiency

Central to this innovation is the ESM hybrid energy storage module, which works in conjunction with PGM low emissions generators. The intelligent battery storage systems with 28 kilowatt-hour capacity from Futavis (part of Deutz) enable diesel generators to operate at optimal efficiency while handling peak loads. The ESM is available in configurations ranging from one 28-kW battery to nine batteries. Thanks to an integrated ventilation system for heating and cooling, the energy storage units operate reliably in a temperature range from minus 32 to plus 55 degrees Celsius. In many deployment
scenarios, the generator can be completely shut down while the storage handles base load requirements. In combined PGM and ESM operations, fuel savings of up to 33 percent are achievable. This not only reduces consumption but also minimizes acoustic and thermal signatures.

System Scalability and Integration

Daniel Zeitler, Head of Product Management at VINCORION, outlines the system’s development stages: “In 2023, we first introduced the Modular Grid concept, 2024 saw our first new PGM 50 kW generator, and now in 2025, we’re presenting the new ESM hybrid battery storage with innovative energy management.

The system’s modular design enables it to integrate virtually any energy source – from conventional generators to solar arrays and fuel cells.” The advantages are evident in operational scalability.The different power classesof the PGM series with 20-, 50-, and 200-kW units can be combined with corresponding ESM modules and expanded according to mission requirements. A unified interface controls all components and automatically determines optimal energy distribution.

 

Long-term Support Guaranteed

Beyond technology, VINCORION provides comprehensive lifecycle support. The company has invested in new testing and maintenance facilities. “We’ve built a new multi-generator test stand and invested systematically in our PCB manufacturing capabilities,” reports Brüning. “This enables reliable repairs and significantly reduces turnaround time.”

VINCORION maintains spare parts inventory and technical expertise for up to 30 years. specialists from German facilities in Wedel, Altenstadt, and Essen support not only current systems but also legacy platforms – crucial for obsolescence management.

Visit VINCORION at DSEI London,
September 9-12, or RÜ.NET in Koblenz,
September 3-4 – and experience advanced
military power supply solutions.

Contact:

VINCORION Security and Defence

defense@vincorion.com