Hyliion tests KARNO power module on US Navy load profile
Hyliion Holdings Corp., developer of the KARNO clean energy generator, based in Austin, Texas, has announced the successful completion of the first phase of extensive performance testing evaluating the KARNO technology on a representative US Navy load profile. The testing is reported to demonstrate the system’s load-following capability, reliability, and endurance as part of a development programme funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to advance the KARNO technology for deployment aboard US Navy vessels and in stationary power applications.
The KARNO system operated successfully through a demanding, mission-representative Navy load profile, demonstrating the system’s ability to manage rapid load changes and sustain performance under high-stress, real-world conditions. Hyliion showcased that the integrated system performs reliably under varying thermal, control, and operating conditions through exposure to these dynamic load transitions.
In the next phase, Hyliion will reportedly conduct operations under simulated ship-motion conditions and complete several hundred additional run hours on dynamic load profiles before conducting at-sea demonstrations.
“This milestone is a testament to the performance, reliability, and innovation of our technology,” said Thomas Healy, Founder and CEO of Hyliion. “We’re proud to advance our collaboration with the US Navy by offering solutions that directly support their mission for enhanced energy security and operational resilience.”
The company states that the KARNO Power Module’s quiet operation, fuel flexibility, and minimal maintenance reportedly make it ideally suited to meet the evolving power needs of the military.
