Is it good to learn energy storage in the army

Can long-duration energy storage (LDEs) meet the DoD's 14-day requirement?

This report provides a quantitative techno-economic analysis of a long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology, when coupled to on-base solar photovoltaics (PV), to meet the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) 14-day requirement to sustain critical electric loads during a power outage and significantly reduce an installation’s carbon footprint.

Should energy be part of military command and control?

Energy must be an integral part of military command and control (C2)—either as an independent system or as part of a comprehensive C2 system. There have been many operations in the past, and there will be operations in the future when “for the want of a nail” they failed.

Why is energy storage important?

Energy storage systems are not just for routine storage, but can be backup as a vital and life-saving source of energy in times of stress when all other sources are not working. Energy storage can also tide over an FOB when deliveries of fuels or other methods of producing needed energy are not available.

Does the DoD need battery storage?

But as new threats emerge on energy systems—generally cyber and environmental—the DOD is now looking to bolster its backup power with battery storage, in place of a current preference for diesel generators. "We've had military microgrids for 20 years now," said Brian Miller, a senior NREL researcher and microgrid research lead.

How much electricity does a military installation use?

Typical mid-size to large active military installations’ peak electric loads range from 10 to 90 MW, and their critical electric loads range from approximately 15% to 35% of the total electric load. Figure 6 illustrates conditions seen on seven different mid-size to large military installations. Figure 6.

Should energy education be in the DoD?

Energy education in DoD should be across all levels and for the long term. As with industry, such education should be connected with universities, think tanks, and the private sector. DoD is learning from outside of DoD and currently working with numerous universities and civilian labs.