FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Fort Cavazos Directorate of Public Works will power up its newly created microgrid for Robert Gray Army Airfield 10 a.m. Feb. 23 here.

A microgrid isolates power from the larger grid by islanding and serving its own load, when the main grid is down.

Bobby Lynn, chief of the Energy Management Branch, explained that the microgrid is a win-win for the environment and the Fort Cavazos community.

“If a large power outage hit the airport, it could shut down operations and have significant impacts to mission readiness,” Lynn said. “But by creating a microgrid, we can enhance local resiliency and continue to support airport operations.”

The microgrid is designed and installed with cybersecurity features that includes renewable energy, battery storage and backup generators.

Media wishing to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony should call (254) 449-5298 by 3 p.m. Feb. 20.

Media must meet public affairs for escort to the ceremony no later than 9 a.m. Feb. 23 in the south-side parking lot of the Fort Cavazos Marvin Leath Visitors Center on T.J. Mills Blvd.