Reliable Ground Power for Life-Saving Missions – The ELME Elektromechanik Ground Power Unit

Reliable ground power solutions that keep rescue helicopters mission-ready when every second counts

When every second counts, reliability is essential. The Ground Power Unit (GPU) from ELME Elektromechanik has been specifically developed to provide dependable external power for helicopter operations, ensuring that rescue helicopters remain mission-ready at all times.

Designed for permanent installation on helicopter landing platforms, the ELME GPU supplies the aircraft with the required electrical power while on the ground and provides the high current needed for engine starting. Delivering 400 A continuous output and up to 1,600 A starting current, the system ensures reliable engine starts while reducing the load on the helicopter's onboard batteries.

Built for demanding outdoor environments, the ELME Ground Power Unit features a rugged, weatherproof design that withstands harsh operating conditions. Its robust construction, high reliability, and minimal maintenance requirements make it the preferred choice for critical helicopter operations where equipment performance cannot be compromised.

The proven performance of the ELME GPU has led to its adoption by major air rescue organizations in Germany and Austria, where it plays a vital role in supporting daily helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) operations. By ensuring continuous power availability and dependable engine starts, the system helps keep rescue helicopters ready to respond whenever lives are at stake.

Many viewers have also seen ELME and Reck Solar Ground Power Units without even realizing it. The systems regularly appear in television productions featuring helicopter rescue and emergency medical services, highlighting their widespread use in real-world rescue operations.

At ELME Elektromechanik, we are proud that our Ground Power Unit contributes to the readiness of emergency helicopters and, ultimately, helps support life-saving missions. Knowing that our technology plays a role in enabling rapid emergency response is our greatest motivation to continue delivering reliable, high-performance ground support equipment for the aviation industry.

ELME Elektromechanik & Reck Solar – Powering Reliability. Supporting Life-Saving