Researchers have devised a method to determine the impact of climate change on the supply and variability of local renewable energy.
Researchers have devised a method to determine the impact of climate change on the supply and variability of local renewable energy.
An increase in unusual weather patterns related to climate change means the demand for power and the availability of solar, hydro and wind energy can all become more variable.
The method by researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute and in Spain will help local energy planners determine the optimal mix of renewable energy sources and energy storage needs.
The research was published in August in the journal Land. Geophysical Institute atmospheric sciences professor Uma Bhatt is the lead author.
“It is important for society to understand the impact of climate change and variability on renewable energy resources in order to design a resilient power system and prepare for the future,” Bhatt said.
Read more at: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Kotzebue Electric Association's 576-kilowatt solar farm is the largest remote solar farm in Alaska. (Photo Credit: Amanda Byrd)
