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Augustine Geothermal: Mt. Saint Augustine This active volcano forms an island in the western part of Cook Inlet. GET PHOTO BackgroundThe state of Alaska will offer 65,992 acres of land on Augustine Island for geothermal exploration at an upcoming lease sale, probably ... [read-more]
Chikuminuk Lake Hydroelectric Project: SummaryThe Chikuminuk Lake Hydroelectric Project is a proposed 13.4 MW project in southwest Alaska that would raise the level of Chikuminuk Lake by 60 feet in order to generate year-round hydropower. The project (by Nuvista Light & Electric Cooperative, Inc.) ... [read-more]
Eva Creek Wind: SummaryThe Eva Creek Wind Project is a 24 MW (megawatt) wind farm near Healy AK, operated by Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA). Construction began in May 2012, with the first power arriving in October 2012. Power in AK Electrical intertie ... [read-more]
Fire Island Wind: SummaryThe first phase of the Fire Island Wind project, which began operation in September 2012, is expected to provide up to 17.6 MW of electricity to the Chugach Electric utility in Anchorage. The cost of this project is expected to ... [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: Summary Susitna headwaters source: Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial The 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 ... [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]
Yakutat Wave Energy Project: BackgroundYakutat, Alaska, with a population of 646 (2011), is the site of ongoing feasibility studies that may result in a wave energy pilot project. There is a vast amount of energy(8.4 MB) contained in ocean waves, but a variety of ... [read-more]
Renewable Energy in Alaska: Renewable Energy Articles Augustine GeothermalMt. Spurr GeothermalEva Creek WindFire Island WindChikuminuk HydroKogoluktuk HydroSusitna HydroTidal Power in Cook InletYakutat Wave Energy Project Alaska is rich in renewable energy resources. Nearly a quarter of Alaska's energy is currently supplied by hydropower, ... [read-more]
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