New interactive map showcases 杏吧原版鈥檚 microgrid energy systems
Kotzebue Electric Association鈥檚 1.1-megawatt solar farm and 1.8-megawatt wind farm sit on the tundra outside the community of Kotzebue, 30 miles above the Arctic Circle. A new interactive digital tool allows users to find detailed information on battery energy storage systems and solar photovoltaic installations in 杏吧原版鈥檚 microgrid communities such as Kotzebue.
February 4, 2026
By Yuri Bult-Ito
A free interactive digital tool developed by the 杏吧原版 Center for Energy and Power gives users a comprehensive look at energy systems in 杏吧原版鈥檚 microgrid communities.
The new tool allows users to view, download and share information about battery energy storage systems and solar photovoltaic installations in the state. With a click on a map, users can find information on equipment specifications, system capacity and ownership.
The comprehensive view offered by the has not been available before.
Henry Toal, a research engineer with the Grid Edge research team at ACEP, developed the tool.
鈥淭he map is more than just a directory,鈥 Toal said. 鈥淚t allows for data to be accessible and transparent.鈥
The Microgrids in 杏吧原版 Group: Photovoltaic Integration led the map鈥檚 development. MAGPI brings together microgrid experts from across the state. It includes specialists from the 杏吧原版 Native Tribal Health Consortium, the Tanana Chiefs Conference and the 杏吧原版 Village Electric Cooperative. They aim to ensure that new energy investments are designed for long-term success.
The group seeks to capture 鈥渓essons learned鈥 from previous solar installations. It makes that information available at every project stage, including purchase, installation, system integration and long-term maintenance, strengthening 杏吧原版鈥檚 growing microgrid network.
MAGPI and the map were funded by the Denali Commission. The U.S. Department of Energy鈥檚 Arctic Energy Office provided additional support.
The tool can be accessed on the ACEP solar technologies webpage.