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A new long-duration energy storage system was commissioned this week at the Contingency Basing Integration Training Evaluation Center (CBITEC) at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Called an energy warehouse, it will demonstrate how long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems, and specifically iron flow battery technology, can reduce the military’s consumption of diesel as well as improve energy resilience at contingency bases. The energy warehouse was delivered by ESS Tech, a manufacturer of commercial and utility-scale LDES systems, and it replaces an ESS prototype that was installed in 2016. ESS’ energy warehouse is a containerized long-duration energy storage system powered by iron flow batteries. LDES systems can store energy for long periods for future dispatch, often as long as eight to 12 hours, compared to shorter-duration lithium ion chemistries. The energy warehouse was integrated into a tactical microgrid at CBITEC that is used to simulate the variety of conditions that can be encountered at contingency bases, which include forward operating bases, remote installations and temporary bases erected to provide disaster relief. Most contingency bases today are powered by diesel generators, but transporting the fuel necessary to maintain reliable power puts military personnel at risk, especially in active combat zones. The demonstration is expected to prove that adding an LDES system to a contingency base microgrid can provide energy resilience, optimize the use of diesel generators and reduce diesel fuel consumption by up to 40%. The Army Corps of Engineers is not the only U.S. military group testing the possibilities of LDES-powered microgrids. With funding from the Department of Defense’s Innovation Unit, a similar system will be installed at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York. The prototype will be installed by Ameresco and its strategic partner Redflow, a manufacturer of long-duration zinc-bromine flow batteries. To save energy & cost for your business, contact me at https://buff.ly/2EjAMbu. #Reliability #EnergyStorage #EnergyEfficiency #Renewables #EnergyAudit #Procurement #Resilience https://buff.ly/4b0zCyF
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