What is Greenland's domestic energy demand?

All scenarios include Greenland's domestic energy demand. The list of scenarios is as follows: ”Steady Europe”: In 2030, 1.65% of European demand for liquid hydrocarbons is included, in addition to 5% of European demand for e-ammonia and e-methanol. In 2050, 10% of the demand for e-FTL, e-ammonia, and e-methanol is supplied.

Is Greenland a good place for offshore wind power?

However, a study on wind and wave power potential on 22 islands has found Greenland to be one of the best sites for offshore wind power with 4555–5450 full load hours (FLH) in addition to good conditions for wave power with 1050–4000 FLH . Satymov et al. found 5000–6000 FLH in the south of Greenland for an improved wave energy converter.

What is the primary energy mix of Greenland?

As presented in Fig. 2, the primary energy mix of Greenland changes notably between 2019 and 2050. In the reference scenario, oil constitutes around 80% of the primary energy consumption, with the rest being supplied mainly by hydropower.

Why is Greenland so vulnerable to oil prices?

Greenland's energy system is very vulnerable to oil prices, as it relies on imported oil. Rich wind resources complementary with solar resources may enable a transition to a sustainable and self-sufficient energy system.

Does Greenland supply E-fuel?

This study assumes that Greenland only partially supplies e-fuel and e-chemical demand of importers. All scenarios include Greenland's domestic energy demand. The list of scenarios is as follows: ”Steady Europe”: In 2030, 1.65% of European demand for liquid hydrocarbons is included, in addition to 5% of European demand for e-ammonia and e-methanol.

Where are Greenland's hydroelectric dams located?

Credit: Hunter T. Snyder This, in part, explains why Greenland’s 5 hydroelectric dams and 13 solar panel farms are concentrated in the more populous southwestern part of the country, where they can benefit the largest number of people (see ‘Going green’).