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$27 Million Contract Awarded for White Sands Missile Range's Latest Microgrid
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $27 million contract to AACON-RavenVolt for a new solar and battery energy storage microgrid at White Sands Missile Range, enhancing energy resilience. The project is funded under the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program and will be operational in 2028.
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The military is placing substantial bets on resilient microgrids powered by solar and battery storage, opening supplier and contractor opportunities for founders in clean energy infrastructure and related components. Expect similar contracts to accelerate, providing a clear route to defence sector sales without traditional government delays.
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