Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA), an Alaska cooperative electric services provider, is utilizing the ZX 300 Lidar to remotely sense available wind resources at prospective farm locations.
Under the guidance of DNV, GVEA deployed the lidar, paired with a MOBISMART HYBRID Clean Power Trailer, northeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. Despite the area’s extreme weather, the company says the lidar has been successfully operating autonomously, powered by the power trailer.
“We are thankful for the funding provided through the Renewable Energy Fund at Alaska Energy Authority to allow this project to commence as the state strives towards promoting renewable energy development,” says GVEA’s Keith Palchikoff.
“To date, we are delighted to have experienced no downtime whatsoever since the lidar and power trailer were installed. Alaska presents unique weather challenges, and it’s great to have technology that operates autonomously in such conditions. At GVEA, we are committed to exploring every opportunity to provide sustainable power to our customers.”
