In our latest episode of "Boom, It's on the Blockchain," we sit down with Jonathan Knight, CEO of Uprise Energy, to discuss their groundbreaking 15kW Portable Wind Turbine and its implications for renewable energy in the defense sector. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is one of the world's largest single energy consumers, relying heavily on oil and gas for heating, lighting, and transportation. This dependency not only contributes significantly to pollution but also poses risks to national security due to reliance on foreign fossil fuels.
Jonathan delves into how Uprise Energy's portable wind turbine can help mitigate these issues. This innovative system, which can be shipped in a 20' container or two in a 40' ISO container, is towable by a standard vehicle and sets up in just one hour by a single person. Capable of powering up to 15 average US homes, villages, factories, farms, military installations, and off-grid commercial operations, it operates independently of the power grid and is optimized for low wind speed conditions.
With President Biden's Executive Order 14057 mandating the use of electricity that is 100% free of carbon pollution by 2035, the DoD is not exempt from utilizing renewable energy for heating, cooling, lighting, and communications on military bases. Jonathan explains how Uprise Energy’s technology offers a clean energy alternative to diesel-powered generators, making power for considerably less expense than the competition without requiring site improvements, heavy equipment, or a specialized workforce.
Beyond the defense sector, we explore renewable energy innovations in farming and the future of microgrid and nanogrid systems. Jonathan delves into the intricacies of wind turbine maintenance and the transformative impact of mobile energy systems on remote and off-grid communities. Tune in to discover how Uprise Energy is shaping a sustainable future with versatile and resilient energy solutions.
More about our guest:
Uprise Energy - https://upriseenergy.com/
Jonathan Knight on LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3YPPmND
Jonathan Knight on Twitter - https://bit.ly/3mXxOSA
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