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Marine Green means solar power

Marine Green means solar power

Marines, long known as innovators, are using cutting-edge energy technology that promises to make them leaner, meaner and a whole lot greener during an Experimental Forward Operating Base exercise at the Combat Center July 22-29. Experiments like EXFOB are part of Gen. James T. Conway, the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ vision to ensure the Corps remains the premier, self-sufficient expeditionary force. Marines from Company I, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, based out of Marine Corps Base … Read entire article »

Filed under: Marines, Military, Military alternative energy

Solar Panels power Baghdad health clinics

Solar Panels power Baghdad health clinics

The roof of the New Iraq Health Clinic here in the Gazaliyah district looks a little different from the buildings surrounding it. Two rows of solar panels, collecting the bountiful Mesopotamian sunlight, now provide the building’s power through solar powered battery systems. The addition is part of an ongoing effort by the Joint Projects Management Office (JPMO) of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, according to Maj. Andrew Attar, from Bristol, Conn., the JPMO chief. “The … Read entire article »

Filed under: Green, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Iraqis Testing Renewable Energy Package

In an effort to create a green environment, coalition forces are proposing to the Iraqis to build a reusable energy system with a combination wind turbine power plant and solar panels to support Iraqi border fort outpost around the country. This will provide a reliable power source to the watch tower and it would require minimal logistical chain to support the Iraqi Security Forces. Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq, J7 Engineering is developing a concept to utilize renewable energy for future security of Iraq’s border, and using solar energy as a source of power for all the border outposts is a step in the right direction. The proposed location for the test project is the Al Shiha Outpost South; it was recently built by the Government … Read entire article »

Filed under: Green, Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Alaska’s Eielson AFB Exploring Solar

Alaska’s Eielson AFB Exploring Solar

Staff Sgt. Stewart Raring removes a solar pathfinder from a snow machine Dec. 16, 2008, at a remote operating facility in the Pacific Alaska Range Complex in Alaska. The solar pathfinder will measure the intensity of sunlight for an entire year to evaluate “going green” by using solar panels to operate the facility instead of the propane that is currently being used. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Laura Max) Staff Sgt. Stewart Raring captures a digital image … Read entire article »

Filed under: Military, Military alternative energy, Tech