In Pictures: Pentagon Expands Solar-Plus-Battery Microgrids Despite Federal Solar Criticisms

A lone solar panel stands against a clear sky, emblematic of the Pentagon's expanding reliance on photovoltaic power.

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Solar arrays in snowy conditions underscore the reliability questions at the heart of the federal debate over solar power.

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Aerial view of a solar-equipped building illustrates the kind of distributed generation the Defense Department is scaling up.

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Solar panels paired with monitoring equipment reflect the integration of generation and control systems in modern microgrids.

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Large solar fields like this one mirror the scale of energy infrastructure the military is investing in for resilience.

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Rooftop solar installations offer a model for the compact, resilient power systems being deployed at military sites.

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Ground-mounted solar arrays provide the generation backbone for microgrids designed to keep critical operations running.

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High-voltage warning signage highlights the safety considerations that accompany expanded solar-plus-storage installations.

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Drone imagery of rooftop solar demonstrates the modular approach the Pentagon is applying to energy security.

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