Energy Surety Microgrid™
On January 27, 2011,
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The Sandia-developed Energy Surety MicrogridTM (ESM) methodology presents a new paradigm in the production of our nation’s power – embracing the concept of “think globally, act locally,” but utilizing an innovative and practical approach. ESM methodology directly links energy surety (safety, security, reliability, sustainability, and cost effectiveness) with critical power needs. It does this by [...]
Applying Energy Surety to Military Bases
On January 25, 2011,
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Applying Energy Surety to Military Bases Sandia’s battery storage capability. Energy storage is an integral part of the Energy Surety Microgrid A Sandia research team is applying a Labs-developed energy surety model to U.S. military bases. The team, working with the DOE and DoD, is looking at how military bases can improve energy generation and [...]
Energy Assurance
On January 25, 2011,
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The nation’s security is compromised by the fact that a large majority of the energy we consume comes from foreign sources. Our security is placed in jeopardy by foreign competition for the energy resources and international instabilities and conflicts. DoD Energy Assurance seeks to develop and apply tools to conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments of critical [...]
Battery Abuse Testing Laboratory (BATLab)
On December 13, 2010,
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The Battery Abuse Testing Laboratory (BATLab) at Sandia is an internationally recognized leader in energy storage system safety research. The BATLab is committed to serving the energy storage community and the national interest with cutting-edge research programs, the highest quality testing results, and leadership in battery safety and reliability. For more than 13 years, the [...]
Energy Storage
On November 10, 2010,
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The ESS Mission The goal of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) is to develop advanced energy-storage technologies and systems, in collaboration with industry, academia, and government institutions, that will increase the reliability, performance, and competitiveness of electric generation and transmission in utility-tied and off-grid systems. The ESS Program ESS has been instrumental in the research and [...]