Detroit Arsenal Solar Project Enhances Energy Resilience
DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. – U.S. Army Garrison Detroit Arsenal is expanding its infrastructure modernization efforts by utilizing local community agreements to integrate solar energy solutions into ongoing facility upgrades.
Since 2022, the garrison has leveraged a strategic Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with the neighboring city of Center Line, Michigan, to deliver public works projects. This collaborative framework has accelerated infrastructure improvements while optimizing resource utilization across the installation.
William Giezie, deputy garrison manager at the Detroit Arsenal, said the IGSA framework is a valuable tool for executing garrison innovations.
“We are committed to both modernizing our infrastructure and enhancing our energy resilience,” Giezie said. “Our IGSA with the City of Center Line has proven an invaluable tool in achieving these goals. Since 2022, this partnership has enabled us to accelerate critical public works projects while maximizing resource efficiency and fostering strong regional collaboration.”
The garrison is currently using the agreement to design and install roof-mounted solar arrays on Buildings 203, 229, and 231 as part of broader roof replacement initiatives. According to Giezie, the solar arrays are projected to generate a combined minimum of 482 kilowatts of direct current (DC) output and more than 534,000 kilowatt-hours of alternating current (AC) power in their first year of operation.
The first of these projects, the Building 229 solar array, was completed and placed into service in May 2026. The project cost approximately $347,000 and was executed through the garrison's Capital Improvement Repair and Maintenance IGSA (IGSA-CIRM) with Center Line. The system consists of 192 roof-mounted modules operating at a 480-volt system capacity and is projected to produce 101,598 kilowatt-hours of AC power annually.
With the Building 229 system online, the garrison has finalized designs and is preparing for construction on the remaining two facilities:
- Building 203: Will feature a 265-kilowatt DC array, projected to produce 328,325 kilowatt-hours of AC power annually.
- Building 231: Will feature a 92-kilowatt DC array, anticipated to generate 113,988 kilowatt-hours of AC power per year.
All three roof-mounted systems are designed to operate at 480 volts.
“We anticipate utilizing this IGSA process for all future roof replacement projects, solidifying a cost-effective and sustainable approach to infrastructure development at the Detroit Arsenal,” Giezie said.
The integration of these solar solutions marks the inaugural article of an ongoing series highlighting how the Detroit Arsenal collaborates with regional municipal neighbors to achieve energy resilience and modernization goals.
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