NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: NMAD) has received authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity to advance to Phase 3 of the approximately $19 million Vermont Long Duration Energy Storage Demonstration Project. This next phase moves the project into installation, integration, and construction, with plans to deploy up to eight NOMAD transportable battery energy storage systems across five sites in Green Mountain Power’s Vermont service territory.
The project is supported by a $9.5 million DOE award and an approximately 50% non-federal cost share. Green Mountain Power has already utilized an existing NOMAD system for peak management and to maintain service to commercial customers during planned utility maintenance, underscoring the technology’s practical applications. NOMAD’s patented platform is designed to be mobile, allowing it to be relocated to support peak management, emergency response, maintenance, renewable energy integration, and other grid-resilience needs.
Phase 3 will incorporate the company’s latest platform, featuring next-generation lithium iron phosphate batteries and microgrid-enabled controls. This demonstration aims to validate transportable energy storage as a flexible resource for utilities and other critical power users. The project is a key step in showing how mobile storage can provide rapid, scalable solutions without the long lead times of permanent infrastructure.
According to the company, the advancement into Phase 3 is a significant milestone, as it moves the project from planning to real-world deployment. The ability to move storage assets where they are needed most offers utilities a new tool to enhance grid reliability and integrate renewable energy sources. The project’s success could pave the way for broader adoption of transportable storage across North America.
NOMAD Power Solutions, headquartered in Waterbury, Vermont, designs and manufactures patented transportable battery energy storage systems through its wholly owned subsidiary, NOMAD Transportable Power Systems. These systems serve utilities, data centers, industrial customers, municipalities, and critical infrastructure, providing a flexible approach to power management. The company’s mission is to mobilize energy storage, enabling customers to deploy power where and when it is needed, without waiting for permanent construction.
The Vermont project is part of a broader effort by the DOE to support innovative energy storage technologies that can enhance grid resilience and facilitate the transition to cleaner energy. By demonstrating the effectiveness of transportable storage in a real-world utility setting, NOMAD aims to show that this approach can be a cost-effective and rapid alternative to traditional stationary storage. The project also aligns with Vermont’s renewable energy goals and the need for grid flexibility as more intermittent resources come online.
As Phase 3 progresses, NOMAD will focus on installing and integrating the systems, with the goal of completing the demonstration and providing valuable data on the performance and benefits of mobile storage. The company believes this project will highlight the significant role that transportable battery storage can play in the future of grid management.
