Nunavut’s first wind and energy storage project to slash diesel dependency in Sanikiluaq
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The Anuriqjuak Nukkiksautiit Project in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, is set to reduce the community's diesel dependency by up to 70% with the help of a 1-MW wind turbine and a 1-MWh energy storage system, backed by a $6.7-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank. The project aims to increase energy security and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by integrating renewable energy into the local grid. It also anticipates creating approximately 20 jobs during construction. The initiative is supported by Natural Resources Canada and will contribute to a more sustainable energy future for remote and Indigenous communities.
