Morgan BellUS Army to build massive solar array
October 13th 2008 20:40
It's seems a strange move for the Army, which has always been about getting the job done and worrying about cleanup much, much later. As far as we know, firing surface-to-air missiles isn't that hot for the environment, in general.
Well, the move to solar power isn't a transition to a fluffy bunny Army - no, it just makes logistic sense. Generating solar power allows the military to cut down on energy costs and removes some dependence on foreign oil.
They know what's going on - that the next global conflict is likely to cause a power struggle over fuel.
"Yesterday, the Army declared that it would "partner with the private sector to construct a 500-megawatt solar thermal plant at Fort Irwin, California, in the Mojave Desert, that will provide renewable power on the grid and provide the sprawling Army post with added energy security against disruption of power supply.""
Of course, it makes a lot of sense - especially when you read the rest of the article and find out:
"War-zone fuel prices can reach up to $400 per gallon."
The good thing is that grocery stores in Iraq give soldiers those 5-cent discount vouchers.
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