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PolarPower.org
Website Launch 
 PolarPower.org
is a reference site about remote power systems in polar environments.
The site offers technology white papers, write-ups on successfully
operating systems, and other information about powering research in the
Polar Regions. Some examples of site content are highlighted in this
Bulletin. |
Photovoltaic
Technology White Paper
 You
may feel like the sun never shines at your remote field site, but often
there is enough solar energy to meet your needs. This Technology
White Paper provides information on how to size the
components of a solar system to support your system power requirements. |
Wind Power
Systems
White Paper
 Wind is
a force of nature familiar to every polar researcher. Not just a trying
force to contend with, wind also offers energy that you can harness to
support your research. This Technology
White Paper gives guidance on selecting a wind power system
that can support your system's power needs. It provides methods to
calculate the battery storage capacity needed to keep the system
operational during times of low wind velocity. |
Engine
Generator Technology White Paper
 The
engine-driven generator still has its advantages. In some applications,
it is the appropriate technology for the job. This Technology
White Paper discusses the different types of generators that are
available and their characteristics. The performance considerations for
the various choices of fuel are also discussed.
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Camp Raven
Renewable Energy System Example
 Renewable
energy provdes power and support for researhers at this seasonal Air
National Guard facility in Greenland. The camp also has an autonomous
research platform. More information about this system example can be
found here. |
Ivotuk
Autonomous Research Platform
 This
small research site on the north slope of Alaska's Brooks Range
supports autonomous instrumentation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year,
using a generator/battery system, augmented by wind and photovoltaic
elements. For a short summary about this system and to download a
detailed article describing this site, click here. |
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Story About Polar Power
 PolarPower.org relies on
stories from experts who are implementing solutions in the field.
Please share your wisdom with others! If you have a story
idea or suggestions for improving the PolarPower.org Bulletin,
contact us at polarsolar@hughes.net. |
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