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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.

Where can I find a report on long-duration energy storage?

This report is available at no cost from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) at Marqusee, Jeffrey, Dan Olis, Xiangkun Li, and Tucker Oddleifson. 2023. Long-Duration Energy Storage: Resiliency for Military Installations. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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.

Is the military pursuing advances in energy storage for microgrids?

In 2013, Palmer and his team learned that the military was seeking advances in energy storage for microgrids. At that time, they were developing the Advanced Digital Control System for AMMPS microgrid capability.

Can solar PV be installed at Fort Bliss or Hollman AFB?

The sizes of solar PV for installations like Fort Bliss or Hollman AFB are not an issue, but available land may place a size constraint for installations like Patuxent River NAS.