Evaluation of Photovoltaic Potential in Antarctica for Operation of Eco-Friendly Research Station

To evaluate the possibility of operating the existing research stations in an eco-friendlier way, we analyzed the photovoltaic potential in the entire Antarctic continent. The optimal photovoltaic power generation candidate site was investigated using optical satellite remote sensing-based rock outcrop data in the vicinity of the Korean Antarctic science stations. The results of this research can be used to transform the Antarctic research stations currently in operation into clean research stations by substituting fossil fuel for solar energy and can also be used to establish a plan for the construction of an eco-friendly research station when constructing a new Antarctic research station.