Intelligent Consolidated Utility Base Energy (iCUBE)​ System

The proposed project aims to develop an intelligent Consolidated Utility Base Energy (iCUBE) system, designed to be a mobile, modular, scalable, efficient, and reliable power distribution solution. This system will be utilized in various applications, such as mobile power backup systems and EV charging stations. The iCUBE incorporates modular, multi-directional power-electronic building blocks, along with power distribution, protection components, a medium-frequency isolation transformer, and an advanced cooling system. It will be capable of operating in harsh environments, with the ability to interconnect multiple energy sources including solar photovoltaics, batteries, fuel cells, and diesel generators, ensuring an uninterrupted power supply. Key advantages include its reduced size, weight, and improved flexibility for field use. It features fault-tolerant control for enhanced reliability and utilizes hybrid energy storage—combining batteries for short-term and hydrogen storage for long-term energy. The iCUBE system's use of clean energy sources helps reduce the carbon footprint compared to traditional diesel generators, offering significant logistical, operational, and environmental benefits for critical power applications in extreme weather events, natural disasters, and military bases.

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)