The United States Airforce is one of the most sustainable armed forces in the world, and recently announced that they would be quadrupling their solar energy generation over the next five years -- a vow that goes a long way towards upholding President Obama's energy targets from his 2011 State of the Union Address.
In 2010 the US Department of Defense spent over 25 billion on fossil fuels, and the organization is one of the country's largest consumers of non-sustainable energy. Despite this fact, however, the Air Force in particular has been pursuing an aggressive campaign to harness sustainable energy quickly and efficiently. By quadrupling their output of solar energy over the next five years in order to help meet President Obama's energy targets, they are strategically situating themselves as a military organization better prepared for the future than any other.
What's Driving This Trend
- Military-based Eco Campaigns
- The trend of military organizations pursuing sustainable energy can drive innovation and increase environmental awareness in the military sector.
- Solar Energy Generation
- The increasing focus on solar energy generation presents opportunities for research and development in photovoltaic technology and energy storage solutions.
- Renewable Energy Targets
- As more organizations strive to meet ambitious renewable energy targets, opportunities arise in consulting, engineering, and project management services for energy transition and technology adoption.
Who This Affects Most
- Military
- Military organizations can adopt innovative energy solutions to become more sustainable and energy-efficient.
- Solar Energy
- Solar energy technology providers and installers can benefit from the increasing demand for renewable energy generation.
- Consulting and Engineering
- Organizations offering consulting and engineering services for renewable energy projects can tap into the growing market of clients seeking to transition to more sustainable energy sources.
