PESCO PROJECTS

ENERGY OPERATIONAL FUNCTION (EOF) 

Based on lessons learnt from recent operations, the project “Energy Operational Function” has a double objective: developing together new systems of energy supply for camps deployed in the framework of joint operations and for soldier connected devices and equipment and ensuring that the energy issue is taken into account from the conceiving of combat systems to the implementation of the support in operations, and including in the framework of operational planning.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project will offer interesting operational perspectives with few investments and an opportunity to pool widely spread competences and initiatives. Sharing of training and experimentation centres, energy support and cyber expertise (as needed), a vision as to the developments of energy, air, motor (combat vehicles), naval industries, soldiering and an influence strategy within EU, NATO, IEA (among others) could be envisaged. However, the main focus of the project are the modules of an operational camp and its interfaces with other platforms and equipment. Focusing on energy (power, gas, petrol) expertise in the operational area, the EOF would be used to federate initiatives in the operational energy domain, particularly for monitoring, education and training, based upon common governance and existing centres in each country.

OBJECTIVES/PRODUCTS

The aim of this project is to commonly develop and implement an operational function in the energy domain by pooling existing assets and funds. The project is focused on three sub-subjects: An energy efficient deployable camp topic; An on-board batteries in military platform topic; An energy operational planning (EOP) tool. A fourth sub-subject has been added in November 2023 and called “Repowering of the battlefield”. Moreover, member states have expressed additional needs such as grids (micro, nano…) or power generators that will be discussed within this PESCO project. Additional topics have also attracted the interest of the member States such as Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).