Can we scale up energy infrastructure investments in the Arctic?

It was based on a switch from old diesel generators to a hybrid wind/diesel power system based on modern energy efficient technologies. The results of this project suggest a great potential to successfully scale up energy infrastructure investments in the Arctic that are cost-effective, reliable and better for the environment.

Can remote Arctic communities move to new energy sources?

Introducing new energy sources is of course more difficult and expensive in remote Arctic communities but the long-term gain is undeniable. Feasibility studies show that an energy shift is possible, however there’s a need to support communities in this transition. It’s also important to think about the energy security aspect.

What are some success stories in the Arctic?

In the Arctic, specific pilot projects on wind and diesel at the Polmos Tundra in northwest Russia, on solar and diesel in Karelia and the Murmansk bus project could be mentioned as success stories. Let me describe one project in more detail: the ACAP project at the Polmos Tundra Reindeer Farm at the Kola Peninsula.