People from all over the world gathered for the 2016 MCAS Miramar Air Show on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 23-25, 2016.
The high-tech gear the Marine Corps uses continues to evolve each year. Power generators allow the Marine Corps to operate its gear no matter the environment. Recently, the Marine Corps began utilizing a microgrid to supplement the performance of their power generators.
A microgrid is an energy system consisting of distributed energy sources and loads capable of operating in conjunction with, or independently from a main power grid. With microgrids, energy storage is able to perform multiple functions, such as ensuring power quality, including frequency and voltage regulation. It also smoothes the output of renewable energy sources, which provides backup power for the system, all while lowering costs.
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