The Arctic’s PV capacity is growing up to 145% annually—no, not an April Fools’ joke. While the frosty region was long considered a “solar dead zone,” a new IEA report notes that the sun’s rays are increasingly vital to the Arctic’s energy mix. In fact, silicon PV cells work more efficiently (and may degrade more slowly) in frigid temps. ❄️
As of 2023, installed capacity above 60°N added up to roughly 1,400 MWp. It’s a tiny drop in the global bucket, but a notable trend to keep an eye on. 👀