Government/Military

This collection of videos and webinars looks at microgrid applications for the government/military, some of the earliest adopters of the technology.

Testing Long-Duration Energy Storage in Microgrids for Military and Native Lands Applications

July 8, 2024

While the U.S. Department of Energy and California Energy Commission are testing long-duration energy storage technologies, battery providers are working to lower the levelized...

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Propane Is a Sustainable Choice for Growing Microgrid Need

July 2, 2024

Construction professionals rely on propane’s lower emissions and enhanced resiliency

U.S. Army Seeks Microreactor Nuclear Power Plant Solutions for Military Bases

June 20, 2024

The Army intends to deploy the prototype microreactor nuclear power plant at an installation in the continental U.S. by 2030. If successful, the technology could be used at bases...

U.S. Army Awards Contract to Create Lighter and More Durable Batteries for Combat Troops

April 30, 2024

The $6.4 million contract aims to improve safety for American soldiers as well as fortify the supply chain and U.S. national security.

U.S. Army Testing Microgrid System to Power Field Hospitals

Jan. 25, 2024

The AMMPS is a 120-kW microgrid system that includes two connected 60-kW generators. Rather than idling when not in use, the microgrid’s generators can be shut down if power demand...

U.S. Department of Energy Releases $104M to Fund Microgrids and Other Net-Zero Projects

Jan. 19, 2024

The funds, the first of three planned disbursements from a $250 million pool, will advance clean energy projects at 31 federal facilities. Four microgrid projects were among those...

Electric Firetrucks Need Microgrids – and So Do the Towns that Own the Trucks

Jan. 8, 2024

With the move to electrification, microgrids ensure electric ambulances and firetrucks are charged and ready for emergencies.

Ukrainian and German-Made Solar Microgrids Warm Newborns and Serve Military, Trauma Centers in Ukraine

Dec. 15, 2023

“Dr. Solar” and a wiring expert wearing body armor and a helmet are among the Ukrainians bringing solar microgrids to critical facilities in the war-torn country.

Yokota Air Base Celebrates the Completion of its New Microgrid

Nov. 1, 2023

The 10.72-MW combined heat and power microgrid will power the entire base during an outage. It joins a growing list of microgrid installations on U.S. military bases.