Wind energy at remote islands in arctic region—A case study of Solovetsky islands

A case study on the Solovetsky Islands reveals that wind energy production is significantly higher during winter months due to increased wind speeds and air density. Using 18 years of NASA wind climatology data and computational fluid dynamics simulations, researchers assessed two potential wind park locations, comparing three wake models to understand wind flow physics and turbine wake effects. The study also demonstrated that optimizing the layout of a wind park can enhance annual energy production (AEP). This research provides valuable insights for harnessing wind energy in remote Arctic regions while balancing cultural heritage preservation.

Ghani, R., Kangash, A., Virk, M. S., Maryandyshev, P., & Mustafa, M. (2019). Wind energy at remote islands in arctic region—A case study of Solovetsky islands. Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 11(5). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5110756