Military Microgrids Market Potential
America’s Defense Department is the largest single global consumer of petroleum, and its military operations comprise the largest demand for all forms of energy. In addition, bases located within the United States and abroad depend on aging transmission systems susceptible to cyber-terrorism and unreliability.
This report provides service and technology providers, government contractors, and military installations with a guide to understanding military microgrids. It acts as a solid start to planning a military microgrid design and installation, providing case studies of existing military microgrid systems.
A microgrid is a smaller version of the Smart Grid that is localized to a particular area, so its potential use for military functions is vast. Similar to the function of the smart grid, a military microgrid is also expected to improve the energy efficiency and accelerate the integration of various renewable energy resources.
The DoD moves about 50 million gallons of fuel monthly in Afghanistan, much of which is for power generation. The fuel powers more than 15,000 generators in Afghanistan alone. What if, through use of Microgrid technologies, the military could cut that fuel transportation and use in half?
The Department of Defense is already working on establishing a network of independent microgrids that integrate distributed renewable generation, electric vehicles, and demand response at its bases. The growth potential for military microgrid market is anticipated to result in upwards of 54.8 megawatts total capacity by 2018.
According to the Secretary of Defense, 40+ DoD military bases either have operating microgrids, planned microgrids, or have conducted studies of microgrid technologies. The DoD also has 600 forward operating bases (FOBs) and is investigating the deployment of mobile microgrids in Afghanistan.
This report analyzes the uses and development of the military microgrids. It begins with an overview microgrids and smart grids. It provides case studies of military installations already using micro smart grids successfully.
This report profiles major smart grids technology and service providers to the military. Companies profiled in this report include: Honeywell International, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Eaton Corp Plc, General Electric, Skybuilt Power, Sturman Industries, Sandia National Laboratories, and ZBB Energy Corporation.
This report provides service and technology providers, government contractors, and military installations with a guide to understanding military microgrids. It acts as a solid start to planning a military microgrid design and installation, providing case studies of existing military microgrid systems.
A microgrid is a smaller version of the Smart Grid that is localized to a particular area, so its potential use for military functions is vast. Similar to the function of the smart grid, a military microgrid is also expected to improve the energy efficiency and accelerate the integration of various renewable energy resources.
The DoD moves about 50 million gallons of fuel monthly in Afghanistan, much of which is for power generation. The fuel powers more than 15,000 generators in Afghanistan alone. What if, through use of Microgrid technologies, the military could cut that fuel transportation and use in half?
The Department of Defense is already working on establishing a network of independent microgrids that integrate distributed renewable generation, electric vehicles, and demand response at its bases. The growth potential for military microgrid market is anticipated to result in upwards of 54.8 megawatts total capacity by 2018.
According to the Secretary of Defense, 40+ DoD military bases either have operating microgrids, planned microgrids, or have conducted studies of microgrid technologies. The DoD also has 600 forward operating bases (FOBs) and is investigating the deployment of mobile microgrids in Afghanistan.
This report analyzes the uses and development of the military microgrids. It begins with an overview microgrids and smart grids. It provides case studies of military installations already using micro smart grids successfully.
This report profiles major smart grids technology and service providers to the military. Companies profiled in this report include: Honeywell International, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Eaton Corp Plc, General Electric, Skybuilt Power, Sturman Industries, Sandia National Laboratories, and ZBB Energy Corporation.
Emergence of the Smart Grid
Role of the Smart Grid for the Military
Understanding Microgrids
Characteristics of a Microgrid
Microgrid Benefits
Microgrid Challenges
DOD and Microgrids
DOD Renewable Energy Mandates
Department of Defense Fuel Use
Increase Fuel Efficiency to Increase Combat Effectiveness
Types of Military Microgrids
Stationary Base Microgrids
Mobile Microgrids
Microgrid Technologies
Vehicle to Grid
Case Studies
Net Zero Military Installations
U.S. Army Fort Bragg
Navy-USS Zumwalt
DOD-Improved Security
Sandia National Labs Energy Surety Microgrid
DOE-Test Bed-Smart Microgrids and Energy Storage
DoD- Energy Management Controls and Renewable Energy Integration
Technology
Benefits
DOD Development of Microgrids
Major Players
Arista Power
Boeing
Burns & McDonnell
Honeywell International
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Eaton Corp Plc
General Electric
Rolls-Royce
SAIC
Skybuilt Power
Sturman Industries
Sandia National Laboratories
Tecogen Inc
ZBB Energy Corporation
Appendix
Role of the Smart Grid for the Military
Understanding Microgrids
Characteristics of a Microgrid
Microgrid Benefits
Microgrid Challenges
DOD and Microgrids
DOD Renewable Energy Mandates
Department of Defense Fuel Use
Increase Fuel Efficiency to Increase Combat Effectiveness
Types of Military Microgrids
Stationary Base Microgrids
Mobile Microgrids
Microgrid Technologies
Vehicle to Grid
Case Studies
Net Zero Military Installations
U.S. Army Fort Bragg
Navy-USS Zumwalt
DOD-Improved Security
Sandia National Labs Energy Surety Microgrid
DOE-Test Bed-Smart Microgrids and Energy Storage
DoD- Energy Management Controls and Renewable Energy Integration
Technology
Benefits
DOD Development of Microgrids
Major Players
Arista Power
Boeing
Burns & McDonnell
Honeywell International
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Eaton Corp Plc
General Electric
Rolls-Royce
SAIC
Skybuilt Power
Sturman Industries
Sandia National Laboratories
Tecogen Inc
ZBB Energy Corporation
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