Reports
An assessment of MOSJ: the state of the marine climate system around Svalbard and Jan Mayen Renner, Angelika H.H.; Dodd, Paul A.; Fransson, Agneta : Tromsø: Norwegian Polar Institute, 2018 -51 pp (Report series / Norwegian Polar Institute ; no 048) (PDF 12,9 MB)
(PDF) Polar solar power plants – Investigating the potential and
The study investigates the potential and the design challenges of Polar solar power plants through field measurements of a small-scale solar power plant with modules facing both sky and ground
Deep-sea mining to support green transition? The
The area potentially concerned stretches from Svalbard to Jan Mayen Island, covering 280 000 square kilometers of Arctic seabed. Despite protests and warnings from environmental organizations, scientists and many
Arctic Solar Panels in Svalbard
In the remote Svalbard archipelago of Norway, situated in perpetual winter darkness, a ground-breaking project has been completed: the installation of the world''s northernmost ground solar panels. This innovative initiative holds the
Deep-sea mining to support green transition? The Norwegian
The area potentially concerned stretches from Svalbard to Jan Mayen Island, covering 280 000 square kilometers of Arctic seabed. Despite protests and warnings from environmental organizations, scientists and many politicians, Norway has decided to go ahead with the project.
Testing out the power of solar energy in Svalbard, Norway
Store Norske Energi, a state-owned energy company based in Longyearbyen, is testing whether solar energy could be used to transition Spitsbergen to emissions-free, hybrid energy. The company has installed 360 solar panels along with a battery bank and thermal storage system at Isfjord Radio, an old shipping radio station.
Arctic Solar Panels in Svalbard
In the remote Svalbard archipelago of Norway, situated in perpetual winter darkness, a ground-breaking project has been completed: the installation of the world''s northernmost ground solar panels. This innovative initiative holds the potential to assist isolated Arctic communities in their transition to clean energy.
Arctic Discovery Cruise from Iceland to Svalbard
The Parker Solar Probe Embark is on a groundbreaking mission with NASA''s Parker Solar Probe, as it ventures closer to the Sun than any spacecraft before. the land of fire and ice, and explore regions in the northernmost part of the world, from Iceland to the rarely visited Jan Mayen Island, and Svalbard inside the Arctic Circle
Testing out the power of solar energy in Svalbard,
Store Norske Energi, a state-owned energy company based in Longyearbyen, is testing whether solar energy could be used to transition Spitsbergen to emissions-free, hybrid energy. The company has installed 360 solar panels
Solar panels installed in remote Arctic community to
Norway has installed the world''s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago, a region plunged in round-the-clock darkness all winter. The pilot project could help remote
Solar panels installed in remote Arctic community to power
Norway has installed the world''s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago, a region plunged in round-the-clock darkness all winter. The pilot project could help remote
(PDF) Polar solar power plants – Investigating the
The study investigates the potential and the design challenges of Polar solar power plants through field measurements of a small-scale solar power plant with modules facing both sky and ground
The Environmental Monitoring of Svalbard and Jan Mayen –
This paper emphasises on degradation of wood in cultural heritage structures at Svalbard. Nowhere else does global heating occur faster. Negative impacts of climate change will increase the strain on
4 FAQs about [Svalbard and Jan Mayen solar system panel]
Where are Svalbard and Jan Mayen located?
The islands are located north and northwest of Norway, within the southern limits of Arctic sea ice — the northernmost point of Svalbard is within a 620 mi (1,000 km) of the North Pole. Svalbard is approximately 24,570 square mi (63,000 square km); Jan Mayen is approximately 145 square mi (373 square km).
How big is Svalbard compared to Jan Mayen?
Svalbard is approximately 24,570 square mi (63,000 square km); Jan Mayen is approximately 145 square mi (373 square km). Svalbard is an island group consisting of nine main islands: Spitsbergen (the largest), Nordaustlandet, Barentsoya, Edgeoya, and smaller islands, plus the small island of Bjornoya further to the south.
What is the population of Svalbard and Jan Mayen in 2021?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen had a population of 2,939 in January 2021. There were 1,542 internet users in January 2021.
Could a new solar project help remote Arctic communities transition to green energy?
Norway has installed the world’s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago, a region plunged in round-the-clock darkness all winter. The pilot project could help remote Arctic communities transition to green energy.