# Army Tests Hybrid Microgrid in Philippines

During Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines, the U.S. Army evaluated Resilient Energy & Infrastructure’s Rapid Deployment Hybrid Microgrid (RDHM) in an operational setting. Initial results showed 30–50% lower generator runtime and longer silent-watch capability. The Army and National Guard are planning potential procurements for the 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force, National Guard formations, and special operations forces, but no solicitation, procurement schedule, or contract value has been announced.

- The planned acquisitions could create opportunities for providers of expeditionary energy systems, storage, power electronics, controls, integration, and training; the signal does not identify a released solicitation or confirmed award.
- Procurement teams can use the exercise results as early performance context, particularly the reported reduction in generator runtime and increased silent-watch capability, as future requirements take shape.
- Companies should evaluate how their deployable energy solutions support mobile and dispersed formations and integrate with operational systems, while distinguishing the Army’s planning activity from an active bid opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL)
- Army National Guard

### Vendors
- Resilient Energy & Infrastructure (RE&I) (RDHM developer and manufacturer)

### Key Quotes
> Operational energy is a warfighting requirement. If we expect formations to operate dispersed, remain mobile and continue the mission when logistics and infrastructure are contested, then the energy architecture has to be just as resilient as the systems it supports. RDHM is about building that resilience into the force from the beginning.
> — Dr. Andre Slonopas, ARL program lead

> Deploying these systems in an exercise environment allows us to see the entire problem, transportation, setup, integration, power management, and how the system responds as operational requirements change. The value is not just producing electricity. It is giving the force a flexible energy architecture that can adapt as units disperse, move, and reconfigure.
> — Ludo Roche, RE&I solutions program manager

### Sources
- [Army research helps advance industry-developed hybrid microgrid during exercise in the Philippines](https://www.army.mil/article-amp/296686/army_research_helps_advance_industry_developed_hybrid_microgrid_during_exercise_in_the_philippines) - Army.mil