September 19th, 2024

Scott Base

After Starlink's installation in March, Antarctica New Zealand's IT and engineering teams have been working to optimise the system for the harsh Antarctic environment (Photo: Antarctica New Zealand).
Scott Base
1 year ago

Starlink brings improved connectivity to New Zealand's Scott Base in Antarctica

New Zealand's Scott Base in Antarctica has received a major connectivity upgrade with the installation of Starlink, allowing scientists at the remote research...

The new turbines are scheduled to be transported to Antarctica in the summer of 2023/24. (Photo: Antarctica New Zealand)
Scott Base
1 year ago

New wind turbines to provide over 90% renewable energy for Antarctic Scott Base

Three state-of-the-art wind turbines are set to power Scott Base in Ross Island, Antarctica, with more than 90% renewable energy. The EWT turbines (type...

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