ESS Secures $9.9M Contract for Alaska Military Energy Storage
Event summary
- ESS Tech wins $9.9M contract for 27 MWh iron flow battery system at Clear Space Force Station in Alaska
- Project involves collaboration with Concurrent Technologies Corporation and U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
- Deployment aims to demonstrate energy storage in extreme cold (-40°C) for military microgrid resilience
- ESS's iron flow battery technology to integrate with microgrids for mission-critical power
- Contract represents validation of ESS's long-duration energy storage for defense applications
The big picture
The contract highlights growing military interest in long-duration energy storage for remote installations, particularly in harsh environments. ESS's selection underscores the strategic importance of domestic energy storage solutions for national security applications. This deal could signal broader DoD adoption of iron flow battery technology for critical infrastructure resilience.
What we're watching
- Defense Market Expansion
- Whether ESS can leverage this contract to secure additional Department of Defense energy storage projects
- Technology Validation
- How the performance of iron flow batteries in extreme conditions will impact military adoption
- Competitive Positioning
- The pace at which ESS can differentiate itself from other long-duration storage providers in defense contracts
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