Operational Energy Resilience
Abstract
In FY 2023 OECI successfully completed operational energy resilience projects delivering innovative next generation warfighting capabilities emphasizing agile energy management solutions and extending range while minimizing generator dependency by advancing microgrid technologies.; FY 2023 projects advanced hydrogen and synthetic/alternative fuel production; increased access to improved battery technologies, enhanced visibility of DoD battery demand requirements, and increased operating temperature ranges (storage and power) for Arctic environments Additionally, these innovations are positively addressing supply-chain competition concerns. OECI competitively awarded 22 new projects in FY 2023 improving resiliency of tactical operations. The projects focused on battlefield recharging for hybrid/electric platforms, evaluation of commercial EV batteries for DE weapons, advanced batteries and hybrid architectures extending range and silent watch capabilities for tactical vehicles, grid resiliency improvements involving tactical vehicle-enabled microgrids for ground power and weapon system payloads. Project 456 included 29 active projects and studies in FY 2023.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 09f3bbfbe81fd6983f189488f1a2e501