Pollinating Power
A Beehive Microgrid™ is a dynamic system of rapidly deployable mobile energy assets that addresses both disaster response and long-term resilience for vulnerable communities. It is a flexible, customizable network consisting of a centralized semi-permanent “Hive” and numerous energy “Bees.” Altogether, these components can provide renewable energy, clean water, refrigeration and shelter—serving as a community hub during disasters and a reliable charging station and office space before disasters strike. A Beehive Microgrid helps to improve a community’s air quality, resilience and access to clean technologies following a disaster.
Meet the Beehive
The Hives
Hives are semi-permanent, centralized solar microgrid sites installed for six months to five years or more. Hives are strategically placed within a community to maintain and dispatch the Bee fleet.
Blue Sky Mode: The Hive serves as office space, storage, and a maintenance base. Bees power food banks, health services, community events, and local org operations.
Grey Sky Mode: Bees deploy from the Hive to deliver electricity, refrigeration, and clean water. The Hive becomes a community hub and charging station.
The Bees
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Cooler Bee
The Cooler Bee is a mobile solar-powered refrigeration trailer capable of refrigerating food, medicine, and ice for a community during a disaster.
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Power Bee
The Power Bee is a mobile solar microgrid designed to provide reliable, off-grid electricity for disaster response and community resilience.
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Water Bee
The Water Bee is a mobile solar-powered water production, purification, and distribution trailer that supports hydration and basic water needs during disasters.
Investing in Long-Term Resilience
Among the first partners to receive a Cooler Bee is MANNA FoodBank, which lost its warehouse, food supplies, and cooling equipment during Hurricane Helene.
“If we had had something like this at the time, it would have cut down on cost; it would have cut down on some of our operational stress a little bit because they're a little bit easier to maneuver around in and control the temperatures”
-Kelcey Brown Mascham, MANNA
Help Us Build a Beehive
Sponsorship Levels
Building resilient communities can only happen with your support.
Help Us Build a Beehive
Sponsorship Levels
Building resilient communities can only happen with your support.
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$5K - PORTABLE SOLAR GENERATOR
Bees carry these to disasters, where they get distributed to power CPAPs, fans, fridges, and power tools.
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$10K - DESIGN AND PLAN A BEEHIVE
The Cooler Bee is a mobile solar-powered refrigeration trailer capable of refrigerating food, medicine, and ice for a community during a disaster.
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$50K - ONE SMALL BEE
1, (5’ x 8’) Bee with your logo on it.
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$100K - ONE MEDIUM BEE
1, (7’ x 14’) Bee replaces 5-10kW gas generators! It can also store, deliver, or generate clean drinking water. Includes your logo.
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$150K - ONE LARGE BEE
1, (8’ x 20’) Bee replaces 10-20kW gas generators. Includes your logo.
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$250K - MICROGRID HIVE
1 Containerized Hive to charge, maintain, and repair Bees while providing climate-controlled office space and storage. Includes your logo.
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$1 MILLION - COMPLETE BEEHIVE MICROGRID
One Hive, One Medium Bee, One Large Bee, Design Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Ten Portable Solar Generators, and One Year of Operations, Maintenance, and Deployment Support.
What Can Beehive Microgrid™ Equipment Power?
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![Illustration depicting various electronic devices and connected cables, including a laptop, smartphone, desktop computer, fan, LED light bulb, and a chair, symbolizing connectivity and technology integration.]()
1, 1.5kWh Portable Unit + 1 panel
Powers: satellite internet, 2 laptops, a fan, lights, and devices.
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1, 4kWh Portable Unit + 3-Panel Array
Powers: an electric wheelchair, a CPAP machine, a residential refrigerator, devices, and LED lights.
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![Illustration of an energy storage system with a stage with lighting equipment, speakers, microphones, and a lighting control panel in a cartoon style.]()
1, 20kWh Solar Trailer Unit + 6-Panel Array
Powers: sound and lighting for a 6-piece band + 200-person crowd.
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![Illustration of an energy storage system showing interconnected devices including a music stand, refrigerator, security camera, outdoor tent with wires, shower area, heater, thermostats, and remote controls, all linked through a central network.]()
1, 20 kWh Solar Trailer Unit + 12-Panel Array
Powers: satellite internet, 2 residential refrigerators, a light tower, lighting for a 30’x10’ tent, lights, and a water heater pump for a shower trailer, a blower for a propane heater, 5 laptops, and device charging.
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![Illustration of a energy storage system with solar panels, a battery, and household appliances connected through a power management system.]()
28kWh Mobile Palletized Unit (MPU) + 25-Panel Array
Powers: a well pump, a commercial refrigerator, a battery library, power tool batteries, devices, and lights for 3 rooms.
Send the Bees
We're seeking partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to clean energy access.
We Collaborate With:
Municipalities
Federal, state, and local emergency management agencies
Tribal nations and frontline communities
Mutual aid networks and grassroots disaster response orgs
STEM, workforce development, and educational programs
Foundations and grant program officers
Climate resilience policy advocates
A Closer Look, Behind the Beehive
OUR ORIGINAL CONCEPT NOTE
Read the preliminary proposal, explaining the Beehive Microgrid.
A CASE STUDY
Clean Energy Group highlights the Beehive Microgrid in its detailed report.
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In gray skies or blue skies, Beehive Microgrids™ are ready. Prepare your community today.