Monday, April 27, 2009

Wind And Solar Energy For Iraqi Border Posts


Bringing Wind, Solar Energy To The ISF -- Operation Iraqi Freedom

SHIHA — In an effort to create a greener 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 outposts around the country.

This will provide a reliable power source to the watch towers and it would require a minimal logistical chain to support the Iraqi Security Forces.

Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq (MNSTC-I) is developing a concept to utilize renewable energy for the 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.

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My Comment: This is probably cheaper than bringing in generators and the fuel to run it.

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