THE PROJECT: Back in 2006, ETP Consult was asked by the Greenland Home Rule Government to deliver a specific energy plant to fulfill the Home Rule’s request for electricity supply to four new cabins in the village of Qeqertat, which has about 29 inhabitants. The village is located east of the town of Qaanaaq in Qaasuitsup Municipality, the largest municipality in Greenland and the world’s largest and northernmost municipality in terms of area.
THE SOLUTION: The energy plants were four containers equipped with three small energy sources, composed of solar, wind and diesel energy. To minimize oil consumption, it was necessary to equip the facilities with alternative energy that could provide energy during periods when there is wind or sun.
The solar panels were placed on the roof of the containers. This gave the optimal solar yield in the period from April 1 to September 30. The wind turbines were mounted on one corner of the containers, and inside the containers, the diesel generators, diesel tanks, batteries, power supply and control panels were placed.
The project was made in collaboration with several suppliers.