Report: U.S. Military to Rely on Electric Vehicles

Joanna Schroeder

According to a new report, “Alternative Drive Vehicles for Military Applications,” the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is expected to increase its purchases of electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in the next few years. The move is part of the military’s efforts to operate vehicles that do not run on fossil fuels. According …

Alternative Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, Microgrid, military, Research

Innovative Microgrid Project: SkyGrid Energy

Joanna Schroeder

An innovative off-grid water pumping system powered by a Northern Power NPS 100 wind turbine is now benefiting several farmers in North Kohola, Hawaii. This microgrid project, known as SkyGrid Energy, is an alternative to using diesel to generate power. According to Northern Power, the turbine is specifically designed to support microgrids with its sophisticated voltage controls and no inrush …

Alternative energy, Electricity, Microgrid, Wind