Tiksi Hybrid Power: Wind, Diesel and Battery Storage

A wind–diesel energy complex has entered operation in Tiksi, Yakutia, illustrating how isolated communities can improve electricity supply reliability while reducing fuel consumption.

Key facts:

The system comprises a 900 kW wind farm, a 3,000 kW diesel power station and a 1,000 kW energy storage system.

All components are integrated by an automated control system that allocates load among wind generation, diesel units and storage.

The project has been described as distinctive in the Arctic context and was commissioned in late 2020.

Why does this matter?

Storage smooths fluctuations in wind generation, reduces the need to keep diesel generation continuously in reserve and helps maintain electricity quality—particularly valuable in remote regions where fuel logistics are costly.