Why: thedesignistheresultof "advancedresearch" that takes into account the area'ssurroundingnaturalsources (water, air, sunlight) tolimitenergy consumption.
As I have mentioned before, a diverse energy portfolio, one that combines traditional and advancedenergysources, is a prudent strategy to mitigate long-term risks in our energy needs and supply.
"The RSEP program is a key initiative in the Marine Corps' expeditionary power systems portfolio for advanced power sources that embrace renewable energy systems as a means to reduce fossil fuel requirements, " said Mike Gallagher, program manager for expeditionary power systems at Marine Corps Systems Command, which will work with ONR to transition the technology to the field.