Marines, especially infantry battalions that are far forward in the field, face a slew of logistical challenges. The most critical — and coincidentally, often the most challenging and expensive — is ensuring they have a reliable power source. The Office of Naval Research has developed and deployed a portable power device that aims to end the hassle and expense of buying foreign fuel (and delivering it to remote spots) to operate traditional diesel and gas generators.
The Ground Renewable Expeditionary ENergy Systems — or GREENS – is a portable 300-watt hybrid battery generator that uses the sun to produce electric currents. Stackable 1600-watt solar arrays and rechargeable batteries are combined to provide 300 watts of continuous electricity...Please contiune reading at: