Transitioning towards renewable energy and sustainable storage solutions at remote communities in the Arctic, Case study of Flatey, Iceland
Abstract The need for transitioning towards renwable energy and sustainable storage solutions is particularly challenging for remote communities in the Arctic, located far away from the electricity grid. This paper explores the potential for use of renewable energy on the remote island of Flatey, Ic...
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crioppubl:10.1088/1757-899x/1294/1/012035 2024-06-02T08:01:42+00:00 Transitioning towards renewable energy and sustainable storage solutions at remote communities in the Arctic, Case study of Flatey, Iceland Hjallar, M R A Víðisdóttir, E D Gudmestad, O T 2023 http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1294/1/012035 https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/1294/1/012035 https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1757-899X/1294/1/012035/pdf unknown IOP Publishing http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ https://iopscience.iop.org/info/page/text-and-data-mining IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering volume 1294, issue 1, page 012035 ISSN 1757-8981 1757-899X journal-article 2023 crioppubl https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1294/1/012035 2024-05-07T13:59:35Z Abstract The need for transitioning towards renwable energy and sustainable storage solutions is particularly challenging for remote communities in the Arctic, located far away from the electricity grid. This paper explores the potential for use of renewable energy on the remote island of Flatey, Iceland, which currently relies on two diesel aggregates for power. The primary goal is to assess the feasibility of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to meet the island’s variable energy demand while reducing its environmental impact. With a year-around population of 5 and with a considerably increased energy consumption during vacation times, due to more population, Flatey’s annual energy consumption is ~ 209.000 kWh, peaking in July at ~ 25.000 kWh. This fluctuation requires an adaptable and resilient energy infrastructure. The paper examines the viability of Flatey as a self-sufficient renewable energy provider. The study considers the island’s energy requirements, consumption patterns, and geographical constraints, while also evaluating technical, economic, and social factors that may influence renewable energy adaption. This paper, thereafter, investigates the feasibility of achieving energy self-sufficiency on the small island of Flatey. Different energy storage options is considered, focusing on battery storage, underground solar power/energy storage, and hydrogen storage. Article in Journal/Newspaper Arctic Iceland Flatey IOP Publishing Arctic IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1294 1 012035 |
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Abstract The need for transitioning towards renwable energy and sustainable storage solutions is particularly challenging for remote communities in the Arctic, located far away from the electricity grid. This paper explores the potential for use of renewable energy on the remote island of Flatey, Iceland, which currently relies on two diesel aggregates for power. The primary goal is to assess the feasibility of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to meet the island’s variable energy demand while reducing its environmental impact. With a year-around population of 5 and with a considerably increased energy consumption during vacation times, due to more population, Flatey’s annual energy consumption is ~ 209.000 kWh, peaking in July at ~ 25.000 kWh. This fluctuation requires an adaptable and resilient energy infrastructure. The paper examines the viability of Flatey as a self-sufficient renewable energy provider. The study considers the island’s energy requirements, consumption patterns, and geographical constraints, while also evaluating technical, economic, and social factors that may influence renewable energy adaption. This paper, thereafter, investigates the feasibility of achieving energy self-sufficiency on the small island of Flatey. Different energy storage options is considered, focusing on battery storage, underground solar power/energy storage, and hydrogen storage. |
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Transitioning towards renewable energy and sustainable storage solutions at remote communities in the Arctic, Case study of Flatey, Iceland |
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Transitioning towards renewable energy and sustainable storage solutions at remote communities in the Arctic, Case study of Flatey, Iceland |
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Transitioning towards renewable energy and sustainable storage solutions at remote communities in the Arctic, Case study of Flatey, Iceland |
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Transitioning towards renewable energy and sustainable storage solutions at remote communities in the Arctic, Case study of Flatey, Iceland |
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Transitioning towards renewable energy and sustainable storage solutions at remote communities in the Arctic, Case study of Flatey, Iceland |
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