Military portable energy storage equipment project

Does the DoD need a microgrid energy storage system?

Jack Ryan, Program Manager for DIU. At present, the DoD is heavily dependent on mobile generators in a microgrid configuration for its tactical power systems, but has been lacking a systems-integrated energy storage solution that can enhance grid resilience, fuel efficiency, and optimize tactical generator performance.

What is the long-duration energy storage (LDEs) joint program?

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)/U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Joint Program is a partnership between DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) and DOD’s Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy Resilience and Optimization (ODASD (ER&O)).

What is a 'prototype advanced energy system' based on LDEs?

A solar PV array with a co-located CellCube VRFB system. Image: CellCube / Enerox. The US Department of Defense Defense Innovation Unit will try out ‘prototype advanced energy systems’ based around long-duration energy storage (LDES) technologies.