Zero Emissions for Data Storage and Repatriation

Nicolas HERINCKX, IPF

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1. Antarctic Futures Zero Emissions for Data Storage and Repatriation
3. Princess Elisabeth Antarctica A zero-emissions station
4. 2022 - 2023 280 flat panels 96 bifacial modules 30 Solar Thermal Panels (90 m2) 2 backup generators (110 kVA) 9 Wind Turbines (6 kW)
6. 4.8m C-band antenna system
7. SES-5: Global C-band beam coverage PEA
10. Limitations to satellite activities at PEA • Space on the ridge and in the station • Bandwidth of the main link due to competition with 5G on C-band • Unmanned in winter -> Zero down-time cannot be guaranteed • Renewable energy in winter • Sky clearance
11. Sky clearance
12. Sky clearance PEA Andromeda
13. Perspectives at Andromeda • Vast ridge with sky clearance • Skilled support all year round due to winter occupation • High level of energy thanks to the wind conditions • Free cooling power for IT infrastructure Andromeda can make from this place a suitable place for any kind of satellite related activities willing to run on renewable energy
14. Thank you for your attention