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Solar Energy in the Arctic Is Possible!

Does solar energy have a utility beyond the polar circle, in areas where some nights last 24 hours? The answer to this question is counter-intuitive. A solar system designed for the Arctic is not only viable, but extremely efficient. This is shown by the experience of Kotzebue, a village located 40 kilometres north of the polar circle in Alaska. Its 3000 inhabitants have greatly reduced their dependence on diesel generators that normally supply …
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Does solar energy have a utility beyond the polar circle, in areas where some nights last 24 hours? The answer to this question is counter-intuitive. A solar system designed for the Arctic is not only viable, but extremely efficient. This is shown by the experience of Kotzebue, a village located 40 kilometres north of the polar circle in Alaska. Its 3000 inhabitants have greatly reduced their dependence on diesel generators that normally supply …

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Fondation Rivières broke the news in on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
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