Review of energy demands and wind resource assessment of the Solovetsky Archipelago

A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis reveals that the Solovetsky Archipelago, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, possesses significant wind energy potential capable of offsetting part of its diesel-based energy demand. The study evaluates multiple wind farm locations to optimize energy capture, offering a sustainable alternative that could reduce harmful emissions—a critical priority for Arctic regions. This approach combines numerical modeling with strategic site selection to address both economic and environmental challenges in remote island territories.

Kangash, A., Ghani, R., Virk, M. S., Maryandyshev, P., Lubov, V., & Mustafa, M. (2019). Review of energy demands and wind resource assessment of the Solovetsky Archipelago. International Journal of Smart Grid and Clean Energy, 430–435. https://doi.org/10.12720/sgce.8.4.430-435