MicroSun Technologies LLC

Military Wearable Power Prize Press Release

MicroSun Batteries Power Teams Winning the DoD Wearable Power Competition:

MicroSun Technologies LLC, a leading manufacturer of advanced high performance lithium ion battery packs and smart charging devices, provided two entrants the batteries instrumental in their hybrid power systems.   These entrants placed 1st and 3rd in the Department of Defense Wearable $2.0 million Power Prize Challenge Competition.  The state of the art battery packs required significant electronic management as well as the capability to endure the grueling test regime.  The 1st place winner was a team comprised of DuPont Chemical and Smart Fuel Cell and the 3rd place winner was Capitol Connections LLC. 

Each teams had to provide a wearable power system that produced 20 watts of average power for 96 hours while weighing less than 4 kilograms.  Only the three lightest systems completing the arduous 96 hour test were declared winners and received cash prizes.  Two of the three prize-winning teams selected worked closely with MicroSun Technologies to power their way into the winners circle. Winning #1 in one of the most challenging power applications demonstrates MicroSuns technical expertise in the alternative power space states Alan ElShafei, President and CEO of MicroSun Technologies LLC.  

MicroSun Technologies LLC is a leader in the design and manufacture of high performance rechargeable battery packs and charging devices.  Located in Lisle, Illinois, MicroSun has developed a reputation for the development and manufacture of some of todays most complex portable power solutions.  With over 150 years of combined engineering design talent, MicroSun offers design specific solutions for both the military and commercial markets.