Topic about the microgrid defense question

Are DoD installations pursuing microgrids to meet energy resiliency goals?

Department of Defense Instruction 4170.111 requires installations to be more energy resilient, and as a result, many installations are pursuing microgrids to meet their energy resiliency goals and requirements. This report provides a resource for stakeholders involved in analyzing and developing microgrid projects at DoD installations.

Are microgrids a threat to NREL-DoD collaborations?

Microgrids are nothing new to the military, and especially nothing new for NREL–Department of Defense (DOD) collaborations. 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.

What is a microgrid strategy?

The Strategy development process began with microgrid experts deliberating on areas the Strategy should focus on for impactful results in key metrics, such as reliability, resilience, decarbonization, and affordability, in the next five to ten years.

Are microgrids a threat to the military?

While the military tends to focus on the use of microgrids against tactical threats, Bedell says climate change itself is also one of those threats. "We need to be part of this solution. And if we are negatively impacting the climate change that is causing societal disruption, that's not working ourselves out of a job.

Are microgrids a risk mitigation strategy to increase energy resilience?

Microgrids are one possible risk mitigation strategy to increase energy resilience and the decision to conduct a microgrid assessment should be part of a broader effort to increase energy resilience and should also include an analysis of other options.

What is a microgrid & how will it work?

The microgrid will be operational and provide power to the critical loads for at least two weeks with on-site fuel. Upon restoration of utility power, critical loads will be seamlessly reconnected to the utility grid. As much of the existing clean energy as is technically feasible will be incorporated into the microgrid.