Do Solar Panels Work In The Arctic

The benefits of solar in the arctic go beyond cost savings.

Do solar panels work in the arctic.

Some communities are already getting started. However there is a way to make solar power a cost effective solution for remote communities and mines in these regions. In march 2017 the arctic institute in partnership with yukon college the pacific northwest economic region pnwer and indigenous and northern affairs canada with support from the u s. As a bonus solar photovoltaic pv panels operate more efficiently when cool.

Solar power provides a clean alternative energy source in the north america arctic. Because solar panels are relatively user friendly to install and integrate photovoltaic solar pv can provide economic opportunities for installers. The hope is says pearce that this openness will be a force multiplier to advance solar technology and the industry. Finne phd candidate hans kristian ringkjøb at the university of bergen is convinced.

The northwest arctic borough over the past few years has added solar panels to its water plants in 11 communities. The arctic institute design by davey barnwell. Mission to canada held a two day workshop in. Solar energy in the arctic is underestimated and renewable energy production in the arctic is viable now even in svalbard.

Meanwhile the question that pearce is asked most often when giving talks in canada has already been answered. Do solar panels work in places that get cold weather and snow.