Q-Gen
Portable Generator for Reliable Power Support
Virtually every warfighter resource is powered by electricity, from cell phones, computers and communications systems to low level lighting in base camps. In combat situations, access to electrical power is a major logistical challenge that significantly impairs operations. QinetiQ North America’s Q-Gen™ portable generator provides immediate access to electrical power for military missions in remote and hostile environments.
Existing generators are heavy, large and nearly impossible for individual warfighters to carry. According to the Defense Science Board Task Force on Energy Strategy, standard generators are the single largest users of fuel on the battlefield. Regular generators are also designed to provide more power than is typically needed by individual warfighters and small combat teams, making them inefficient for mobile team mission requirements.
Weighing in at 35 pounds, Q-Gen is a lightweight power solution that can be transported by a single warfighter. It can be operated for up to eight hours, depending on the equipment being charged. Q-Gen has a low noise signature, and it can use fuel from multiple sources on the battlefield such as fuel stores, vehicles and equipment.
Equipped with two electrical sockets, one Q-Gen generator delivers up to 1kW of power, and multiple Q-Gens can be linked together to generate additional power for scalable energy solutions.
In addition to supporting individual warfighter electronics, Q-Gen can power a variety of other equipment including universal battery chargers and base electronics. It can also help reduce the power demand on other systems by providing auxiliary support to power sources such as vehicle batteries for vehicle-mounted electronics.
Q-Gen is an affordable, practical and versatile power solution to support the individual warfighter and tactical combat teams in any situation.