Us military base energy storage center

What is the energy storage systems campus?

The energy storage systems campus will leverage and stimulate over $200 million in private capital, to accomplish three complementary objectives: optimizing current lithium ion-based battery performance, accelerating development and production of next generation batteries, and ensuring the availability of raw materials needed for these batteries.

Are military bases promoting'standard-issue' clean tech solutions?

Experts told The Hill that Defense Department sponsorship of renewable energy pilot projects across the U.S. military base system was a major force pushing toward the evolution of “standard-issue” clean tech solutions — lowering costs and facilitating future adoption by cash-strapped municipalities.

Are military bases a good place for technology development?

Military bases serve as good sites for adoption of these developing technologies in part because they resemble small towns, but lack some of the hurdles that can slow down decisionmaking in town governments. If a base commander is on board with a pilot project, it can be implemented without first being debated by a city council.

Are EV chargers coming to Air Force bases?

The Defense Innovation Unit is currently working with seven vendors in a pilot attempt to roll out chargers across its bases. Last fall, Northern Virginia contractor Leidos won a deal to provide charging infrastructure to 49,000 EVs — and associated energy storage — at Air Force bases around the country.

Why are DoD installations important?

In addition to their combat support role, DoD installations play an important role for homeland defense and the national response to emergencies. Energy is essential for DoD’s installations, and DoD is dependent on electricity and natural gas to power their installations.

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.