Aegis Critical Energy Defence, working with Seetel New Energy and Malahat Battery Technologies, has introduced the 5MWh MBT‑Seetel containerised energy storage system, created for large‑scale deployment and built to operate in severe climates and mission‑critical settings.
The platform is said to set a new standard for safety and resilience, combining Indigenous-led system integration, Canadian technology development, and international manufacturing to meet rising demand from utilities, defence users, remote communities, ports, emergency services and data‑centre operators.
The system is fully certified for North America under UL 9540 and UL 9540A, with European certification underway and first deliveries expected in Q2 2026. Factory acceptance testing on a dedicated microgrid enables plug‑and‑play deployment, while delivery times range from six to nine months depending on configuration. Production in Taiwan and Canada supports a China‑independent allied supply chain.
Engineering follows NATO‑aligned design principles, incorporating mission‑critical microelectronics, advanced composites, lithium‑ion storage, AI‑driven monitoring, and secure cryptographic modules. Canadian contributions include quantum‑security technology from Quantum eMotion and advanced materials from NorthWest Mettech. Malahat Battery Technologies leads Indigenous‑driven integration, supported by Seetel’s long-standing GWh‑scale manufacturing expertise.
“The MBT-Seetel is engineered as a mission-ready platform for defence energy resilience and sovereign infrastructure protection,” said Chris McGillivray, director of sales at Aegis Critical Defence. He added that the system reflects priorities of “safety, interoperability, survivability, and secure allied-source supply chains.”
Applications include FOB energy support, Arctic deployment, remote radar and telecom power, naval and port infrastructure, emergency‑response nodes, and grid‑independent backup for critical facilities.
