MAES: A DEPLOYABLE ENERGY LABORATORY FOR AIR FORCE EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND TACTICAL POWER RESILIENCE

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MAES is a deployable energy laboratory developed within the “Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy to support specialized education, applied research and tactical energy resilience. The prototype integrates photovoltaic generation, LiFePO₄ battery storage, three-phase off-grid conversion, automatic source transfer and remote monitoring into a mobile platform designed for rapid field deployment. Its technical configuration includes 5.85 kWp of installed photovoltaic power, 40.96 kWh of energy storage capacity and 30 kVA of available three-phase power, allowing it to supply command posts, communication systems, educational equipment and radar- related applications. By using solar energy and electrochemical storage, the platform can reduce dependence on continuous diesel generator operation, while decreasing fuel consumption, acoustic signature and logistical vulnerability during field missions. From an educational and research perspective, MAES provides students and cadets with a practical environment for analyzing photovoltaic systems, MPPT algorithms, battery management, power conversion, automatic source transfer and remote energy monitoring. The paper highlights the role of MAES as a dual-use platform, capable of supporting both the training of future officers and the development of mobile energy autonomy solutions for realistic operational scenarios. The advantages of its modular architecture, the possibility of expansion by connecting multiple modules and the relevance of the concept for critical military infrastructures requiring high mobility, safety and operational continuity are also discussed.

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