Expeditionary Solar Refinery for Direct Synthesis of Methanol Feedstock from Water and Air

Modern warfare tactics have demonstrated the need to shift toward small, specialized, dismounted tactical units which can operate free from the supply line. Systems enabling Soldier power sustainment are essential to facilitate zero-resupply operations amid increasing energy requirements on the battlefield. To accomplish this demand, we need investments to capitalize on energy sources that can be replenished in austere environments, whether to directly power devices or charge batteries. Further,...