Lockheed Gambles On Green Generators For U.S. Military -- Forbes
Lockheed Martin, the multinational security and aerospace conglomerate based in Bethesda, Maryland, is developing solid oxide fuel cell generators that will replace reliance on traditional battlefield power solutions and potentially reduce the fuel required for tactical generation of electric power by half or more.
The fuel cell technology, which is being developed with support of the U.S. Office of Naval Research, will be tailored to integrate with solar PV panels, which will reduce the amount of fuel needed to support forward operating military bases. In less than years, Lockheed plans to “demonstrate and deliver a multi-kilowatt JP-8 compatible Fuel Cell Efficient Power Node for evaluation by the U.S. Marines.”
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My Comment: The availability and access to power is one of the many essential components for any modern military. Any enhancement of power availability will have long term benefits.
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