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Energy prices in Longyearbyen on the rise

In order to save smaller customers from increasing costs, the community council Longyearbyen Lokalstyre has decided to pass the price rise on to the four largest

Emerging industries and investment prospects in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Svalbard and Jan Mayen, with their unique geographical and environmental characteristics, offer promising opportunities for emerging industries and investment prospects. []

Arctic Solar Panels in Svalbard

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European solar PPA prices reach new high of €76.84 in Q4 2022

High development costs and an unstable regulatory environment have increased average solar power purchase agreement (PPA) prices in Europe to a new high of €76.84 (US$82.4)/MWh in Q4 2022.

LevelTen: North America solar PPA prices rise, European prices fall

Power market analysts LevelTen Energy has published its latest report into the European and North American renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) sectors, noting a slight increase in the value...

Testing out the power of solar energy in Svalbard, Norway

By testing and proving hybrid solutions at Isfjord Radio and elsewhere on Svalbard, and making these a "best practice" for Arctic energy transition, Store Norske Energi hopes to accelerate the introduction of renewable energy in other Arctic communities.

Solar panels installed in remote Arctic community to power

Norway has installed the world''s northernmost ground solar panels in its Svalbard archipelago, despite the region being plunged into darkness from early October until mid-February every year.

Energy prices in Longyearbyen on the rise

Longyearbyen''s old coal power plant was taken out of service in October 2023. That is an expensive process for a small town. Energy has always been expensive in Longyearbyen, and a significant price rise is to come soon.

Testing out the power of solar energy in Svalbard, Norway

By testing and proving hybrid solutions at Isfjord Radio and elsewhere on Svalbard, and making these a "best practice" for Arctic energy transition, Store Norske Energi hopes to accelerate

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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).

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.

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 Unis & Svalbard Energi doing in the Arctic?

The energy company is collaborating with the University of Svalbard (UNIS) and Svalbard Energi in the testing of hybrid renewable energy, battery storage, and diesel generator systems, with a plan to implement them in many of the 1,500 Arctic communities that are off-grid and currently use coal or diesel as an energy source.

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.

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