What does the Army's new solar power system do?

The army says its goal is to boost clean energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and give the nearby training facility a source of backup energy during power outages. The panels will be able to generate about one megawatt of electricity, which can typically power about 190 homes.

Could solar power help the military?

Using solar power could give the U.S. military some advantages – and more security. Diane Durden/U.S. Marine Corps As the U.S. military increases its use of drones in surveillance and combat overseas, the danger posed by a threat back at home grows.

Could solar power improve national security?

A new study by a team I led reveals the three ways American military bases’ electrical power sources are threatened, and shows how the U.S. military could take advantage of solar power to significantly improve national security. The first threat to the electricity grid comes from nature.

Why is the Army investing £200 million in solar farms?

To help reduce greenhouse emissions across Defence, the Army is investing the £200 million into its solar farms over the next 10 years. The initiative is designed to support the UK Government reach its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Managing Director of Centrica Business Solutions, Greg McKenna said:

How much solar power do military bases need?

Most military bases remain unprotected against long-term interruption of electrical power. In our study, we found that the 3 GW goal by 2025 is far short of the real need: About 17 GW of solar-generating capacity would be enough to fortify the U.S. military domestically.

How much will solar power save the military?

This is an enormous need for solar capacity: Only in 2015, after years of effort and investment, did the U.S. as a whole reach 20 GW of solar-generating capacity. And while our study found that the work will cost around $42 billion, it will save as much as $2 billion a year in electricity bills the military now pays to civilian suppliers.