

Mini Grid on Wheels Tour
Tour the “Mini Grid on Wheels" Lab
Hosted Energy IoT Open Source & by Port Labs
Step inside the future of community-powered energy! Join us for a two-hour guided tour of the first Open Source Energy Lab, launched during SF Climate Week at the Open Source Energy Hackathon.
Cost: FREE. Please donate to our Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/open-source-lab-portlabs-oakland
This hands-on lab is a working showcase of cutting-edge, decentralized energy technology designed for resilience, equity, and open collaboration.
💼 Coworking Cafe OPEN! - Arrive anytime after 9AM to Port Labs to get some work done alongside colleagues, then stay for our the afternoon workshop.
During the tour, you’ll get a close-up look at:
Sol-Ark: Hybrid inverter built for flexible integration
Discover Energy Systems: Lithium battery storage for reliable energy access
Ampra Grid’s MECHA: Portable storage rack for rapid deployment
Gismo Power’s MEGA: Solar carport on wheels for mobile generation
NESL.energy & IEEE Smart Village: Smart metering and leakage detection via Street Pole EMS
Energy IoT Open Source MeshEMS: How to manage your local microgrid and integrate with larger ecosystems, for example, joining a Demand Response program via OpenADR.
This tour also marks the first step in becoming part of our movement. Whether you're interested in volunteering, mentoring, receiving mentorship, partnering with us, or becoming a customer—this is where it all begins.
During the session, participants will:
✅ Learn about our open-source microgrid systems
✅ Get connected with opportunities to contribute and collaborate
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help power a more resilient future, this is your invitation.
Space is limited—reserve your spot today.
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