The value of solar PV in Northern regions is widely underestimated

The conventional perception of the Arctic region has been that the long, dark winters render solar PV almost useless, making wind power the go-to solution for energy experts. However, research on seasonal complementarity in Finland shows that this perception overlooks a crucial aspect: the flip side of long winters is an equally long summer with long daylight. It is a fact that everyone acknowledges in theory but often disregards in practice. The highest solar PV yield per installed capacity for a single day has been recorded in Antarctica, where the sun remains above the horizon for 24 hours ...

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