Grengine Inc. is an Alberta-based energy technology company developing modular, cyber-secure power systems for defense operations, remote industrial sites and critical infrastructure. Grengine’s power systems integrate battery storage, diesel generators, renewable energy sources and power management software to reduce generator runtime and fuel consumption at locations with limited grid access. The Canadian-designed and manufactured systems are intended for military camps, remote mining and energy operations, and Arctic deployments. Formerly known as Growing Greener Innovations, Grengine develops equipment for sites where fuel delivery is costly and access to conventional electricity is limited.

The product range includes power electronics, embedded controls, battery packs, rack-mounted units and containerized energy systems. Modular hardware allows customers to select capacity for individual installations and add equipment as electricity demand changes. Hot-swappable batteries are designed for replacement without removing the entire installation from service, while remote monitoring gives operators information about power consumption and equipment status. The platform accommodates different battery chemistries, allowing storage configurations to reflect site requirements. Cybersecurity controls are incorporated into the electronics, firmware and communications architecture to address risks associated with connected power equipment.

Military Field Testing

Military camps need electricity for communications equipment, sensors, command posts, accommodation and other essential loads. Diesel generators can provide power at remote sites, but they require fuel deliveries, storage and regular maintenance. Grengine’s equipment connects generators with battery storage and other available energy sources, allowing stored electricity to serve loads while generators run less frequently. A Canadian Armed Forces pilot at a remote temporary camp exceeded a target of reducing fuel consumption by 30%. The exact reduction, trial duration, baseline fuel consumption and results from independent testing have not been publicly detailed. Those figures are necessary to assess the savings achieved and determine whether similar results can be reproduced at other military sites.

The equipment has also undergone testing in the High Arctic at temperatures below minus 30 degrees Celsius, with autonomous operation and minimal on-site attention. Cold-weather testing examines whether batteries, electronics and control equipment can function when low temperatures and limited site access complicate maintenance. Publicly available details do not specify the deployment’s duration, energy capacity, operating schedule or failure rate. Defense buyers will need those figures to determine how much equipment a unit can power, how frequently batteries must be replaced and what maintenance personnel must carry. Verified fuel savings and cold-weather performance will help procurement officials compare the technology with conventional generators and other battery-based power systems.

NATO DIANA Selection

NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) selected Grengine for its 2026 cohort in the Energy and Power category. Announced in December 2025, the cohort included 150 companies from 24 NATO member countries, selected from more than 3,600 proposals. DIANA connects technology developers with accelerator sites, test centers, mentors, and military end users to evaluate products for defense applications. Grengine’s selection places its modular energy technology within a program addressing military power requirements, including remote deployments and operations in severe climates. Participation provides access to an evaluation network but does not constitute a NATO procurement contract or guarantee purchases by allied governments.

On Jan. 30, 2026, Canada’s Department of National Defence recorded a C$169,000 grant for Grengine under the Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA program. The grant funds research and development of cyber-secure, modular battery systems for austere and off-grid operations. The award is separate from Grengine’s selection for DIANA’s accelerator cohort and does not establish commercial revenue or a commitment to purchase the resulting equipment. Further progress will depend on technical evaluation, customer trials and procurement decisions by individual defense agencies. Buyers will also need evidence that cybersecurity controls protect equipment and communications from unauthorized access and that the platform can continue operating when network connections are interrupted.

Defense and Industrial Customers

Grengine’s potential customers include military operators, mining and energy companies, remote industrial sites and critical infrastructure providers. These customers can face high costs when fuel must be transported over long distances, or electricity must be generated at the point of use. Battery storage and power management can reduce generator runtime when stored electricity is available to serve connected equipment. Containerized units can be transported to remote sites and configured for different power requirements. Each installation requires capacity matched to its electrical loads, operating schedule, available energy sources and maintenance resources. Fuel savings will vary with generator efficiency, battery capacity, electricity demand and the length of time equipment can operate on stored energy.

Commercial adoption will depend on equipment costs, measured fuel savings, battery life, maintenance requirements and reliability during extended use. Customers will also assess compatibility with existing generators, replacement-part availability and repair times. The Canadian Armed Forces pilot, High Arctic testing, NATO DIANA selection and C$169,000 federal grant mark stages in Grengine’s technical and commercial progress. Public information does not establish the number of commercial installations in operation, typical customer savings or a payback period. Independent test results, confirmed procurement contracts, repeat orders and documented deliveries will help establish whether Grengine can build a sustainable business serving defense, remote industry and critical infrastructure.

ABOUT | CONNIE STACEY

Connie Stacey is the founder and chief executive officer of Grengine, an Edmonton, Alberta-based energy technology company developing modular, cyber-secure power systems for defense and remote industrial operations. She founded the business, formerly known as Growing Greener Innovations, in 2014 to develop battery storage technology for applications requiring reliable electricity access. Stacey has more than 20 years of experience in information technology and computer programming and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta. She holds a U.S. patent for modular energy storage systems and related methods. Her work has received recognition including the 2021 Woman Entrepreneur Award of Distinction from the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction, the 2020 National Product Innovation Award at the CANIE Awards, and the 2018 Defense Innovation Award in the Energy and Grid Resilience category at the TechConnect Summit. Under her leadership, Grengine was selected for NATO’s DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme to develop cyber-secure energy systems for defense and remote operations.