Resources tagged with "Renewables"
Issues tagged Renewables
Eva Creek Wind: SummaryThe Eva Creek Wind Project is a 24 MW (megawatt) wind farm to be constructed near Healy AK by Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA). Construction is expected to begin in May 2012, with startup of commercial operations planned for Fall ... [read-more]
Fire Island Wind: SummaryThe first phase of the Fire Island Wind project, which might start operating in 2012, would provide up to 17.6 MW of electricity to the Chugach Electric utility in Anchorage. The cost of this project is expected to be partially ... [read-more]
Mt. Spurr Geothermal: Mt. Spurr This active volcano juts above the winter skyline. GET PHOTO SummaryThe proposed Mt. Spurr geothermal project, located about 75 miles west of Anchorage, has the potential to produce 50-100 MW of electricity annually. Exploration is currently underway to ... [read-more]
Susitna Hydro: SummaryThe proposed Susitna hydro project is a 600 MW facility to be constructed about halfway between Fairbanks and Anchorage on the Susitna River. The total cost of the project is currently estimated at $4.5 billion, not including an additional $900 ... [read-more]
Tidal Power in Cook Inlet: Tidal bore The rapidly rising tide on Turndagain Arm forms a tidal bore. GET PHOTO SummaryWith their large dynamic range, the tides in Cook Inlet have the potential to be an important renewable power source for the region. Studies are ... [read-more]
Renewable Energy in Alaska: Renewable Energy Articles Eva Creek WindFire Island WindKogoluktuk HydroMt. Spurr GeothermalSusitna HydroTidal Power in Cook Inlet (Under Development... Check back later for more articles) Alaska is rich in renewable energy resources. Nearly a quarter of Alaska's energy is currently ... [read-more]