Availability and Feasibility of Renewable Resources for Electricity Generation in the Arctic: The Cases of Longyearbyen, Maniitsoq, and Kotzebue

Currently, the dominant energy source for electricity generation in the Arctic is diesel, which is well proven for Arctic conditions. However, diesel is expensive in the Arctic, often due to long and complicated fuel transportation routes, and so inhabitants of Arctic communities can face high elect...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Magnus de Witt, Hlynur Stefánsson, Ágúst Valfells, Joan Nymand Larsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/13/16/8708