highlights
- running on diesel and kerosene
- high power density, 400 Wh/kg
- low weight, 1.3 kg (empty)
- low maintenance
robust operation, flexible interface.
The E-Lighter is a power generator that runs on locally available fuel, such as vehicle diesel or kerosene. At its heart is a thermoelectric generator that converts heat from the diesel/fuel combustion into electrical power. This means of power generation works without moving parts, which enables a robust operation and minimizes the need for maintenance. It has been designed to interface with multiple electronic devices, including radios and laptops, as well as military batteries and power managers.
low weight, high power density.
The total device weighs 1.3 kg when empty and is the size of a large thermos bottle. It produces little heat and emits only minimal exhaust fumes. The E-Lighter can be refueled during operation from dedicated fuel bags (2 L, 2 kg) with dry-break couplings, providing 800 Wh of power without fuel spillage. The fuel bags can be refilled from standard (NATO) jerrycans.
our alternative power source intends to extend the range and flexibility of our armed forces.
We develop the E-Lighter as an alternative, user-friendly power source, in close collaboration with the Dutch MinDef to contribute to the operational effectiveness and extending the deployability of armed forces in terms of their range and flexibility. In order to become part of the modern equipment of the soldier in the field, this ‘bottle filled with electricity’ will be subjected to field testing.
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