Svalbard Researcher: “Longyearbyen Is Meant to Be the Prime Example of Renewable Solutions in the Arctic” Great uncertainty surrounds the energy supply on Svalbard and the scheduled transition to renewable energy for the Arctic archipelago. Researcher Tiril Vold believes the process has been affected by a contest over symbolic capital and prestige.
So Far, No Plan for Alternative Svalbard Energy Supply Mine 7 in Svalbard is still not in operation and the coal-fueled power plant only holds enough coal to supply Longyearbyen with energy for six months. As per today, there is no clear backup plan for energy supply for this vulnerable community.
