Kirtland Air Force Base Microgrid Resiliency Project

Kim Altmire

Kirtland Air Force Base partnered with Emera Technologies, Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) and the project team to create a R&D microgrid project for Sandia’s Distributed Energy Technology Laboratory, and the Photovoltaic Systems Evaluation Laboratory. The microgrid provides 100% of the power and connects six KAFB temporary housing units, the base RV Park new “Gathering Place” community center, and existing laundromat …