Soldiers inspect the inside of a generator during the recent Power User Conference. Standardized military generators are evolving to consume less fuel and link together to intelligently manage the power supply. Photo credit Claire HeiningerU.S. Marines Get A Boost From Solar Power In Afghanistan -- Daily Tech
While most alternative energy advocates and critics focus their attention on macro-solar power -- vast fields of panels or collecting dishes -- there has also been a lot of recent growth in micro-solar power (using solar cells to recharge portable devices).
The U.S. Marines has just completed a test of new solar-powered gear in the field in Afghanistan. The new equipment was trialed by India Company, a component of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. The test lasted three weeks and took the company through Sangin, one of the deadliest regions in southern Afghanistan.
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More News On the Use Of Renewable Energy In Afghanistan
Solar Updates Marines' Arsenal -- Wall Street Journal
Army's Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals Run Into War-Zone Realities -- Climate Wire/New York Times
Solar Power Means Less Batteries and More Bullets for U.S. Marines -- FOX News
Troops explore emerging energy solutions -- U.S. Air Force
Marines switching to solar power -- Cooler Planet
Troops explore current, future energy solutions at Mobile Electric Power event -- Army.mil