Sustainable Energy at Coastal Facilities
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Authors
Howard, Alan R.
Naylor, Brandon L.
Fletcher, Kristen
Hancock, Michelle L.
Subjects
energy
renewable
sustainment
solar
wind
battery
microgrid
storage
infrastructure
resilience
adoption
photovoltaic
PV
business model
technology
land use
zoning
permitting
regulation
regulatory
law
legal
policy
interconnection
u
renewable
sustainment
solar
wind
battery
microgrid
storage
infrastructure
resilience
adoption
photovoltaic
PV
business model
technology
land use
zoning
permitting
regulation
regulatory
law
legal
policy
interconnection
u
Advisors
Date of Issue
2021
Date
2021
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School.
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School.
Language
en_US
Abstract
This research effort examined the paths to further adoption of sustainable energy at coastal facilities. It examined current technical, financial, legal, and policy challenges that have hindered past efforts to incorporate more renewable energy and that are priorities to be considered for future renewable energy projects. The research team gathered data and information through an examination of literature and interviews with subject matter experts familiar with coastal facilities and with experts in the renewable energy sector. The team conducted two case studies of US Coast Guard Station Monterey (CA) and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (TX) to provide additional context for the adoption of sustainable renewable energy at coastal facilities. Additionally, research was conducted on mechanisms for microgrid financing to demonstrate how a facility may finance microgrid installation and further adoption of renewable energy and microgrids. Researchers found that there are some common core challenges for installing and using microgrids. These challenges include zoning issues, environmental considerations, infrastructure barriers, financing issues, conflicting safety standards, technical obstacles, and administrative hurdles. Researchers found that some challenges can be lessened, avoided, or accounted for with advance preparation and awareness ahead of time. Further analysis of region-specific challenges would provide more context for consideration of sustainable energy and implementation of microgrids. Further study is also required to understand the details of an appropriate financial acquisition agreement with a quantification of the benefits and costs of microgrids over time. Finally, the processes for contracting out microgrid design and construction and identifying suitable contractors is recommended.
Type
Poster
Description
NPS NRP Project Poster
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Department
Organization
Naval Research Program (NRP)
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NPS Report Number
Sponsors
NAVFAC Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center
N4 - Fleet Readiness & Logistics
N4 - Fleet Readiness & Logistics
Funder
This research is supported by funding from the Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Research Program (PE 0605853N/2098). https://nps.edu/nrp
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
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Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.