The Defense Post – US Army, Ameresco Inaugurate Renewable Energy System at Fort Detrick

The US Army and power solutions provider Ameresco have launched a renewable energy system at Fort Detrick in Frederick, Maryland. The project is part of a 2022 contract to integrate a battery energy storage system (BESS) into the base’s existing 18.6-megawatt direct current solar renewable energy facility, which has been operational since 2016.

For the initiative, Ameresco deployed a 6-megawatt BESS solution to amplify the installation’s electric grid capacity. The system is expected to enhance power quality and decrease inadvertent fluctuations,  ensuring overall energy security and sustainability at the base.

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