Are you reducing fossil fuels on station and in the field?
 Remote area power supply at a field hut on Macquarie Island |
We are reducing fossil fuel use wherever possible in Antarctica and on Macquarie Island, in particular through the use alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power.
All the AAD field huts on Macquarie Island rely on Remote Area Power Supplies (RAPS) which harness wind and solar energy. This not only reduces fuel use, but also minimises risk of fuel spill.
A wind turbine system at Mawson has significantly reduced the use of fossil fuels, while the automated Building Monitoring Control System (BMCS) at continental stations is also resulting in significant cuts to fuel usage.
Wind and solar power is being harnessed through small installations on Bechervaise Island near Mawson.
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