Advantages of FTL Solar Products Over Generators

Lives of soldiers saved through reduced fuel convoy mission and exposure to hostile enemy grounds

Dramatic reduction of soldiers’ battery load while supplying renewable power

Improved mission efficiency and duration, go farther and operate for longer periods of time

Reduced logistical supply chain use

Reduced system vulnerability to an enemy attack – products can endure moderate small arms fire

User friendly - less labor, low maintenance and short learn up on the product technology and training

periods required to operate

Reduced generator weight and size

Less heat exposure and signature than generators

Silent – the ultimate tactical and ambiance advantage

Clean tactical energy - no emissions or pollutants

Cost reductions - fewer batteries, less fuel, less waste disposal, reduced logistics of resupply charges

The current Warfighter has a high demand for energy to power new weapons systems and associated

Warfighting equipment; such as radios, modern military GPS, night vision devices, etc. This demand is

typically satisfied though the extensive use of both disposable and rechargeable batteries. In

Afghanistan, the normal mission is about 12-18 hours in duration, yet battery life is typically less than 8

hours. Soldiers may be required to change their system batteries 2-3 times during a given mission. A

rifle platoon’s five day mission can require 889 batteries totaling 160 pounds (33 pounds from AA

batteries alone) at an estimated cost of $13,000 for batteries (Source: Feldman, Scott and Cygan,

Peter. "Battery Use by Today’s Soldiers"). These statistics clearly illustrate a need for renewable power

options. Specifically, rechargeable batteries and battery recharging systems can meaningfully augment

present and future energy sources. FTL’s full line of flexible portable solar charges can greatly offset

the Warfighter’s use disposable batteries, thus saving time and money while increasing operational

security through reducing the enemy’s ability to track the Warfighter’s movements through discarded

batteries.

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