Want to offset diesel consumption by solar power in the N.W.T.? There’s a cap for that – CBC

Jan 24, 2022

Diesel power grids in N.W.T. communities could handle more renewable power than currently allowed

Communities in the N.W.T. that rely on diesel generators for power could handle up to 45 per cent of their electricity coming from renewable energy sources, according to a new study, and now it’s up to the government to decide whether to make the change.

Right now, the cap is at 20 per cent.

Robert Sexton, the territory’s director of energy, said the limit was set back in 2014 to make sure power grids remained stable and to keep electricity prices down. It reflected an amount of renewable energy that would allow diesel generators — which many communities rely on for power — to keep running efficiently, he explained.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/renewable-energy-cap-nwt-1.6323697