Solar power being used more and more by the military.

[the other mike]

It's becoming essential equipment all around the world.

 

[White 6]

It's becoming essential equipment all around the world.
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Wow. Is there an MOS that deals with solar?

 

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What does the military do on a cloudy day?

 

[the other mike]

What does the military do on a cloudy day?

At home they kick on the generators.
On the road it varies.

 

[the other mike]

Gotta give Obama credit for a lot of that new solar equipment.

 

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What does the military do on a cloudy day?

At home they kick on the generators.
On the road it varies.
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What powers the electric generators on a cloudy day? Steam. 970.3 BTU (British Thermal Unit) in a pound of steam. Somebody got a steam bucket?

 

[the other mike]

What powers the electric generators on a cloudy day? Steam.

 

[flacaltenn]

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Those are TINY installations. And the battery back-up is most of the cost. CANT be used in mission critical applications. But for remote temporary sites it's fine..

 

[the other mike]

Those are TINY installations. And the battery back-up is most of the cost. CANT be used in mission critical applications. But for remote temporary sites it's fine..

When my brother was stationed in Bahrain, the French sent solar-powered air-conditioners for their tents...he was a Marine Fa18 mechanic- he said it was so hot they slept in the daytime and worked at night whenever possible. This was 1990 -91.

 

[White 6]

What does the military do on a cloudy day?

At home they kick on the generators.
On the road it varies.
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Hey, it's a real thing. Apparently the Army has more solar power generation than is found in several states. Fort Carson is home to the Army's largest single 2MW array that covers 12 acre, producing 3,200 MWh annually. Still could not find an MOS that deals with it. I guess they farm out their solar farm work.

US Army Goes Green With Solar Energy

Fort Carson, Colo. - Just south of Colorado Springs is an Army base that includes 10 different military units and more than 19,000 personnel. It is also home to

www.designnews.com

 

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What powers the electric generators on a cloudy day? Steam.

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Cool, Apple did that in Nevada. May I suggest Mt. Diablo?

 

[Manonthestreet]

Thats nice, still waiting for a decent solar powered flashlight.

 

[Damaged Eagle]

While cool.

The military doesn't have to worry about operational costs and, as usual, are being used to promote a political agenda.

*****SMILE*****

 

[WinterBorn]

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What does the military do on a cloudy day?

Solar still works on cloudy days. Just like you can get sunburned on cloudy days. For solar power, there is a 10% to 25% drop in the power generated, but it is still generating electricity.