Sustaining Contingency Bases Through Solar Power

Authors

Nathan Thomsen [*], Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow
Andrew J. Hoisington, Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow
Steven J. Schuldt, Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2020

Abstract

Research ongoing within the U.S. Air Force is helping to develop reliable and cost-effective renewable energy sources for forward operating bases and other remote, but mission-critical, locations. Remote locations are disconnected from traditional power grids, forcing them to rely on diesel generators. These generators require a constant supply of fuel and result in increased operating costs, noise pollution, environmental impacts, and challenging fuel logistics.

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[*] Author note: At the time of publication Maj Nathan Thomsen was a graduate student at AFIT.

DOI

JSTOR:26915427

Source Publication

The Military Engineer

Recommended Citation

Thomsen, N., Hoisington, A., & Schuldt, S. (2020). Sustaining Contingency Bases Through Solar Power. The Military Engineer, 112(726), 64–65.