Welcome to AREA
The Arctic Renewable Energy Atlas (AREA) provides tools for Arctic communities looking to transition to affordable and reliable, renewable energy.
Start by exploring the Arctic’s renewable energy potential through AREA’s interactive data map.
ExploreOUR PROJECT & PARTNERS
AREA is a project of the Arctic Council’s Sustainable Development Working Group, aimed at supporting sustainable development and healthy, resilient communities in the Arctic. Project partners include a diverse range of governmental, academic, non-profit, and private institutions.
Learn MoreENERGY STORIES
Communities across the Arctic are making the transition to affordable and reliable, renewable energy, driven by their remote location and favorable project economics. Hear their unique and common challenges as they tell their stories.
View StoriesMORE TOOLS FOR TRANSITION
ARCTIC SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TOOLKIT
A step-by-step guide for communities looking to develop comprehensive energy plans
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Circumpolar knowledge sharing and capacity-building program about isolated power systems integration
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Join us in Akureyri Iceland on March 25-26, to explore the rapidly changing face of energy in the Arctic
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Performance and financial modeling software for renewable energy projects
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Estimates energy production and cost of energy for potential solar project installations
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Estimate the economic impacts of constructing and operating power generation plants at the state and local levels
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