Defence already uses substantial amounts of gas and electricity, and a more electrified battlefield would increase demand. The plan calls for more efficient consumption and more generation of its own power. Battery storage is one of the options named. Solar panels on hangars are suggested as a possible use of the estate, without presenting them as an approved project.
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A more electrified force increases the defence estate's energy demands
The plan links growing energy demand with efficiency, local generation, and storage on the defence estate.