Renewable Energy Integration in Remote Alaska Communities: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Transitions Initiative (ETI)

Rebecca Meadows, Elan Edgerly, Rob Jordan, Laura Beshilas

Research output: NRELTechnical Report

Abstract

This guide was developed through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) technical assistance (TA) projects for Nikolski and St. George. Both communities had wind turbine projects that failed due to integration and maintenance issues. Due to these failures, Nikolski and St. George sought help to investigate renewable energy alternatives and associated integration strategies, with a focus on technologies that could be easily maintained within the community. The primary objective of this guide was to interview subject matter experts and document lessons learned to address potential renewable energy and storage integration issues in remote Alaskan communities. This guide is intended to provide information to rural Alaskan communities considering renewables with the purpose of sharing best practices and case studies to facilitate the successful implementation of future renewable energy projects.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages19
StatePublished - 2025

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/TP-5700-90685

Keywords

  • Alaska
  • energy storage
  • grid forming inverters
  • integration
  • renewable energy
  • spinning reserve

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