Introduction to ARENA program and overview of remote energy networks across the Arctic, with emphasis on integration of locally available renewable energy resources.

Attributes of diesel-fueled power generation systems for Arctic microgrids, including current experience with their operation and control when integrated with renewable energy resources.

Discussion of Arctic-appropriate solar energy systems at community-scale power levels, addressing resource assessment considerations, solar photovoltaic and solar thermal options, and integration with other energy resources.

Discussion of Arctic wind energy resources, Arctic wind turbine technologies, Arctic-specific installation / integration challenges, and integration with other energy system elements.

Key principles, technologies and in-field examples related to the integration of electrical energy storage with diesel and hybrid diesel/renewable-energy systems

Introduction to district heating systems, discussing their attributes, options, and benefits as either stand-alone or integrated elements of an overall community energy system.

Approach for design of effective district heating systems, including requirements analysis, development of system-level architecture and component-specific attributes, and tools for predicting performance.

Principles related to community participation for unerstanding and focusing on local priorities and commitments, with insights from past experience (positive and negative) related to the development of sustainable energy projects in Arctic communities.

Identification of primary factors determining operating costs for Arctic microgrids and strategies for their mitigation.

Attributes of Arctic hydropower and geothermal energy resources, including the tools for assessing resource potential and the techniques for harnessing viable resources where available.

Key issues related to the management of Arctic microgrids, from the perspective of those who manage these utilities.

Discussion of best practices related to resource assessment, feedstock harvest / processing, and energy conversion technologies for sustainable and affordable biomass energy systems.

Past experience and future trends related to funding and policy mechanisms related to effective implementation of renewable energy resource development.