New Battery-Powered Ground Power Unit from Reck Solar & ELME Enters Testing Phase

400 Amps Continuous Current and Up to 1,200 Amps Peak Power

Reck Solar & ELME Elektromechanik, a manufacturer of Ground Power Units since 1978, is nearing the market launch of a new battery-powered GPU. With the BPU 400, the company is introducing a powerful, mobile solution designed to set new standards, particularly for avionics testing and turbine starts.

The development of the new BPU 400 is entering its final stage. The prototype is almost complete and is now being tested by selected customers under real-world operating conditions. This marks a crucial phase for Reck Solar & ELME Elektromechanik: the company intends to use feedback from users to make final adjustments before the official market launch.

“We are very proud that several major and well-known customers have already shown strong interest in the BPU 400, with some even expressing their intention to purchase the unit,” the company explains.

Real-World Testing with Selected Customers

For the upcoming testing phase, Reck Solar & ELME Elektromechanik is providing selected customers with a prototype. The units will be used in day-to-day operations to identify the key strengths and any potential weaknesses of the new battery-powered Ground Power Unit.

The feedback from the test customers will then be incorporated directly into further development. The goal is to optimize the BPU 400 for the requirements of its target market before series production begins.

According to the current schedule, the new BPU 400 is expected to be available on the market within the next few weeks.

400 Amps Continuous Current and Up to 1,200 Amps Peak Power

The performance specifications of the BPU 400 are particularly impressive for a battery-powered Ground Power Unit. The unit delivers 400 A of continuous current and can provide up to 1,200 A of peak power.

This makes the BPU 400 suitable for demanding avionics testing as well as turbine starting procedures. According to the manufacturer, a single battery charge enables more than one hour of continuous operation at an assumed power consumption of 50 A – for example, for extensive avionics testing.

The BPU 400 also demonstrates considerable endurance during turbine starts: under suitable conditions, more than ten turbine start cycles can be performed on a single battery charge.

Back in Operation Quickly

Another key advantage of the BPU 400 is its short charging time. Depending on operating conditions, the battery can be fully recharged in approximately 60 to 90 minutes, making the unit ready for its next deployment.

Especially in professional maintenance and service operations, rapid availability can be critical. With the BPU 400, long charging downtimes are intended to be minimized.

Strong Interest Even Before Market Launch

According to Reck Solar & ELME Elektromechanik, interest in the new product has already been high during the development phase. Particularly encouraging for the company is the fact that initial test customers have already pre-ordered the unit following successful trials.

“We are convinced that the BPU 400 has the potential to set a new benchmark in the field of battery-powered Ground Power Units,” the company says.

The product is intended to stand out not only through its technical performance. By working with selected suppliers, Reck Solar & ELME Elektromechanik says it is also able to offer the BPU 400 at an attractive price.

Special Introductory Price for Market Launch

Following completion of the testing phase, the BPU 400 is scheduled to launch with a special introductory price. According to the manufacturer, this launch offer will be available for a maximum of eight weeks.

Interested companies and users can already contact Reck Solar & ELME Elektromechanik to express their interest in the new BPU 400. This also gives potential customers the opportunity to secure the attractive introductory price at an early stage.

With the BPU 400, Reck Solar & ELME Elektromechanik aims to combine its many years of experience in the development and manufacture of Ground Power Units with the advantages of modern battery technology. The testing phase now getting underway will demonstrate how the new GPU performs under demanding real-world operating conditions. The feedback received so far, together with the strong customer interest already generated, has certainly given the company reason for optimism.

The BPU 400 is now on the verge of its first major real-world test – and potentially the beginning of a new generation of battery-powered Ground Power Units.