Can solar power be used in Antarctica?

Solar panel at Davis

Solar panel at Davis
Photo: A. Guichard

Contrary to what one may think, solar power can be harnessed in Antarctica during the summer months as there is almost 24 hour sunlight at the height of the season.

Solar power is also used at some of the field huts, for example in the remote area power supply units at the field huts on Macquarie Island.

At Davis station, heat from the sun is currently supplying one hundred percent of the hot water for personal ablutions and laundry use in the summer ablutions block.

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