Tag: military
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Soldiers Get Solar Training Before Heading To War
For the first time, the U.S. Army is able to integrate training on green energy systems, said to be life savers, before soldiers head to Afghanistan.
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Yo, Newt: Navy Sails 1,200 Miles On Algae Biofuel
The USS Ford sails from its homeport in Everett, Wash., to San Diego using 25,000 gallons of Solazyme’s algae-based fuel blended 50-50 with military diesel.
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Solar Power Kicks In At Edwards Air Force Base
In California, Edwards Air Force Base will offset its electricity use in the high-demand season with a 3.4 MW solar system owned and operated by Borrego Solar.
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US Army’s Big Green Tank Ready To Roll
The hybrid electric Ground Combat Vehicle by BAE Systems has been approved by the Defense Department for development, and now awaits marching orders.
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Military Turns To Solar, Wind For Reliable Backup
A new project, SPIDER will help transform the way the US military deals with power failures, integrating solar and wind into microgrids.