Power System Implementation and Demonstration at Camp Katuu, Palau

Abstract

DEMONSTRATION GOALS: Camp Katuu Installation -- Increase civil outreach and nation building with Palau Government; Reduce environmental footprint at Camp Katuu; Increase use of alternative energy; Demonstrate the feasibility of using alternative energy in the region; Quantify photovoltaic system performance and capability; Train 249th Engineer Battalion to install photovoltaic systems; Validate camp electrical costs reduction. FUTURE INSTALLATION GOALS: Leverage design aspects for other remote installations (grid frequency and voltage regulation, corrosion, high electricity costs); Next generation to include off-grid operation capability with energy storage. OUTLINE: Demonstration Overview (Site review, Demonstration goals); Development and Design Considerations (Layout, Electrical, Mechanical); Critical Design Aspects (Safety, Component selection, Local electrical utility performance).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 2011
Accession Number
ADA564240

Entities

People

  • Clark Boriack

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Corrosion
  • Demonstrations
  • Energy
  • Energy Security
  • Energy Storage
  • Environment
  • Governments
  • Grids
  • Inverters
  • Load Distribution
  • Maintenance
  • National Security
  • Ratings
  • Renewable Energy
  • Security
  • Solar Panels
  • Training

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design