Three tightly coupled systems form the Ark's energy backbone. L1-PWR handles generation via a layered strategy — solar during lunar day, nuclear RTGs as continuous baseline. L1-ESS bridges the 14-day lunar night using advanced storage chemistries. L1-PDM provides intelligent distribution with automatic fault isolation, ensuring no single power failure can cascade to the preservation vaults. The architecture is designed for zero unplanned power interruptions over a 1,000-year operational horizon.
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THE LUNAR ARK CODEX
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