ESS Tech Secures $9.9 Million Contract for Energy Storage at U.S. Clear Space Force Station in Alaska
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ESS Tech, Inc. has secured a $9.9 million contract to deploy up to 27 MWh of iron flow battery systems at the Clear Space Force Station in Alaska, as part of an initiative by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to test energy storage technologies in extreme conditions. The project aims to enhance mission-critical operations through reliable power integration with microgrids and advanced controls, utilizing American-made technologies to improve resilience and cybersecurity.

Jan 30, 2026, 5:12 PM