2026 Agenda

Reliable communications depend on reliable power — and during emergencies, the consequences of power instability become immediate. As public safety agencies, utilities, and telecom operators modernize their networks, many still rely on legacy diesel-only systems that were never designed to meet today’s uptime requirements, protect sensitive electronics, or sustain extended emergency operations. Load fluctuations, rising fuel costs, and stricter noise and emissions expectations are adding to the challenge.

What do first responders really need from backup power? This session delivers field-driven insights on the most common power challenges agencies encounter during high-stakes operations — and what actually improves reliability when the grid is down and communications can’t fail.

Drawing from real deployments, Ryan Lundin will break down how next-generation hybrid energy systems stabilize voltage and frequency, deliver cleaner power to sensitive LMR and broadband equipment, reduce generator runtime, and maintain continuity during grid instability and disaster response efforts.

Attendees will leave with practical guidance for selecting the right hybrid architecture for fixed, temporary, and remote communications sites, along with actionable steps to modernize power strategies while lowering total cost of ownership.

Takeaway

1. Learn what first responders actually need from backup power based on real field conditions and operational constraints.

2. Identify the most common failure points in diesel-only systems that lead to downtime, equipment risk, or poor performance during emergencies.

3. Understand how hybrid systems improve reliability by stabilizing voltage/frequency, improving transient response, and delivering cleaner power for sensitive comms equipment.

4. Get a practical framework for selecting the right hybrid architecture for fixed, temporary, and remote comms sites.

5. Apply real-world deployment considerations that reduce generator runtime, lower total cost of ownership, and strengthen readiness for extended operations.