Lightship's Solar-Powered Trailer to shine at LMGI Awards. From Sunlight to Spotlight: Lightship's Solar-Powered Trailer Shines at the LMGI Awards Lightship, an American electric mobility and energy company and a 2026 LMGI Awards Location Innovator sponsor, will display its PowerSled mobile energy platform at the 13th Annual LMGI Awards on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California. Lightship's participation highlights the LMGI Awards' growing focus on innovation, sustainability, and practical technologies that can support location professionals and production teams working in remote, temporary, and infrastructure-constrained environments. Designed to bring power directly to the point of need, PowerSled is a towable mobile energy platform that combines up to 240 kWh of onboard battery storage, solar integration, equipment-carrying capability, and intelligent energy management in a single asset. "Location professionals are constantly balancing creative ambition with logistics, environmental responsibility, and the realities of working in remote or hard-to-access places," said Nancy Haecker, chair of the 2026 LMGI Awards Committee. "PowerSled represents the kind of practical, forward-looking innovation that can help productions rethink how power and equipment are brought to location. We are pleased to welcome Lightship to this year's awards celebration." PowerSled is designed for operations that require dependable power beyond established infrastructure. The platform can support equipment, tools, communications systems, charging needs, production workspaces, and other critical loads while operating without the continuous noise and localized emissions associated with traditional fossil-fuel generators. "Productions need power wherever the work takes them, but that should not automatically mean relying on noisy generators, expensive fuel deliveries, and separate support vehicles," said Toby Kraus, co-founder and CEO of Lightship. "PowerSled brings energy and equipment together in one towable platform, giving crews a quieter, more flexible way to power their work on location. The AE.1 was where we first developed and proved this technology, and PowerSled is how we are extending it into industries where dependable mobile energy can make an immediate difference." By combining mobile power and equipment transportation, PowerSled can also help simplify production logistics. Instead of dedicating separate assets to move equipment and generate electricity, crews can tow a single platform that carries what they need and provides power when it arrives. Lightship began by developing the AE.1, its American-built electric travel trailer. The AE.1 served as the foundation for the company's work in integrated battery systems, rooftop solar, intelligent controls, electric propulsion, and off-grid energy management. The AE.1 will also be on display at the event. The 13th Annual LMGI Awards will celebrate outstanding creative contributions by location professionals across film, television, commercials, and film commissions worldwide. The evening will also honor Emmy(R)-winning filmmaker Vince Gilligan with the Eva Monley Award; the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) with the LMGI Trailblazer Award; the Environmental Media Association (EMA) with the LMGI Humanitarian Award; and Location Manager Mike Fantasia with the LMGI Lifetime Achievement Award. This year's ceremony will recognize outstanding work across multiple categories, including contemporary film, period film, contemporary television, period television, TV anthology, movie or limited series, commercials, and film commissions. Location Manager Nancy Haecker chairs the 2026 LMGI Awards Committee. For more information, contact [email protected]. This year's awards are produced by Erick Weiss, Honeysweet Creative, and IngleDodd Media, and written by Shelly Goldstein. SPONSORS: The LMGI Awards are proudly sponsored by: PRESENTING SPONSOR: Film Santa Monica; PARTY: Fox Studio Lot; LOCATION INNOVATOR: Lightship; TITLE: Film Hawaii; DIAMOND: Ke Kula 'o Kamehameha, Skye Rentals; GOLD: Greater Zion Film Commission, Pacific Production Services, Universal Production Services, Warner Bros. Studios Burbank; SILVER: Albuquerque Film Office, Cinelease, Film Liaisons in California Statewide (FLICS), Film New Mexico, Hollywood Locations, Houston Film Commission, Los Angeles Center Studios, Magic Rentals, Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission, Placer-Lake Tahoe Film Office, Production Security Services, Reel Security & Safety, Reel Waste & Recycling, Riverside County Film Commission, San Antonio Film Commission, Teamsters Local 399, Trilith Studios; BRONZE: California Film Commission, City of Toronto, City of West Hollywood Film Office, Fort Worth Film Commission, Humboldt Del Norte Film Commission, Inland Empire Film Services, On Air Design | Astek, Red Cloud Ranch, Santa Fe Regional Film Commission, The Belasco, The Peppermint Club, The Virginia Film Office, The Wiltern; MEDIA SPONSORS: Deadline, Gold Derby, The Hollywood Reporter, IndieWire, Variety, SHOOT Magazine | SHOOTonline, The Location Guide, Screen International, and The Wrap.

Lightship launches PowerSled mobile battery platform for off-grid and industrial applications. Electric Power System Offers Up to 240 kWh of Energy Storage and 38 kW of Vehicle-to-Load Output Discover more EV Charging Stations electric vehicles Lightship has introduced PowerSled, a mobile electric power platform designed to provide energy storage and on-site electricity supply for construction, infrastructure, emergency response and off-grid operations. The company said the system offers up to 240 kWh of usable battery capacity and can deliver 38 kW of continuous vehicle-to-load (V2L) power output, while also serving as a transport platform for equipment and cargo. Based on existing electric trailer technology. PowerSled builds on technology originally developed for Lightship's AE.1 Aero-Electric travel trailer. The platform incorporates the company's TrekDrive propulsion-assist system, which can provide active assistance while being towed, reducing towing-related energy losses. Once deployed at a site, the system functions as a mobile energy storage unit capable of supplying electricity without the noise and emissions associated with conventional generators. According to Lightship, the platform combines cargo transport and energy storage functions into a single unit. Multiple configurations available. The company plans to offer PowerSled in several configurations through partnerships with equipment manufacturers and upfitters. Available formats include: Stripped chassis. Designed for custom builders and specialized equipment installations. Flatbed platform. Configured for transporting tools, pumps, field equipment and other operational assets. Cargo configuration. Intended for enclosed transportation and climate-sensitive payloads. Technical specifications. Lightship said the initial PowerSled specifications include: * Up to 240 kWh of usable battery capacity * 38 kW continuous V2L output at 240 VAC * Payload capacity of 8,700 pounds * Gross vehicle weight rating below 12,000 pounds * IP65-rated components * Standard 7-pin towing connection * Operating temperature range from -7°C to 43°C The company said the system is designed to operate across a variety of environmental conditions and deployment scenarios. First commercial deployment. Lightship has begun delivering units to its first commercial customer, Exedy Drones. The agricultural drone company plans to use PowerSled as a mobile charging and operational support platform for crop monitoring and spraying activities. According to Exedy, the system will support field operations by providing mobile energy access in locations where permanent charging infrastructure may not be available. Executive comments. Ben Parker, co-founder and chief commercial officer of Lightship, said the product extends technology originally developed for recreational applications into commercial markets. "PowerSled is a natural extension of the systems and technologies we originally developed for AE.1," Parker said. "By combining cargo transport and energy storage into a single system, PowerSled can help reduce the need for multiple vehicles and standalone generators at a job site." Scott Binder, vice president of engineering, operations and technology at Exedy Drones, said the system offers an alternative to conventional mobile power solutions. "For end users, it means all-day power without the constant noise, exhaust fumes, or compromises that have historically come with mobile energy," Binder said. Manufacturing expansion supports growth. The launch follows a recent expansion of Lightship's manufacturing operations in Colorado. The company said the facility expansion is expected to increase production capacity by more than four times by the end of 2026 and support both consumer and commercial product lines. Lightship said PowerSled is available for order, with initial deployments already underway as the company expands into commercial energy storage and mobile power applications.