Features of power supply for autonomous objects in hard-to-reach areas

M.Yu. Karelina, R.V. Klyuev, D.V. Serdechnyy

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Abstract: The development of the Arctic and other hard-to-reach territories is a strategic objective of the Russian Federation, ensuring national security and socio-economic development of the country. Sustainable operation of facilities located in hard-to-reach territories directly depends on the reliability and efficiency of their energy infrastructure. The relevance of the study is due to the growing number of autonomous facilities (weather stations, mining bases, telecommunication towers) in hard-to-reach regions of the Russian Federation (Arctic, Far East, Siberia), where connection to the unified energy system is technically impossible or economically impractical. Power supply of such facilities is associated with extreme climatic conditions, logistical difficulties and high reliability requirements.
Aim. The purpose of the study is to develop a methodology for optimizing the composition of a hybrid energy system for autonomous facilities in hard-to-reach regions based on multi-criteria analysis, ensuring the minimization of energy costs under specified requirements for the reliability of power supply and environmental indicators.
Methods. Methods of system analysis and mathematical modeling are used for a comprehensive assessment of the efficiency of hybrid energy systems (complexes) combining renewable energy sources with traditional diesel generators and energy storage systems.
Results. The study developed a multi-criteria optimization model that allows determining the rational structure and parameters of hybrid energy systems according to the criteria of minimum life cycle cost, maximum reliability and minimum emissions. The conducted simulation modeling of the system operation under a random set of meteorological parameters and load confirmed the possibility of reducing diesel fuel consumption by 40–60% and CO2 emissions by 35–55% while maintaining a high level of energy supply reliability.
Conclusions. The results of the work can be used to design and modernize energy supply systems for autonomous facilities operating in the harsh conditions of the Russian Arctic.

Keywords: autonomous power supply, hybrid energy system, renewable energy sources, system analysis, optimization, hard-to-reach areas, energy storage, arctic conditions

For citation. Karelina M.Yu., Klyuev R.V., Serdechnyy D.V. Features of power supply for autonomous objects in hard-to-reach areas. News of the Kabardino-Balkarian Scientific Center of RAS. 2025. Vol. 27. No. 5. Pp. 43–53. DOI: 10.35330/1991-6639-2025-27-5-43-53

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Information about the authors

Maria Yu. Karelina, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor, Vice-Rector, State University of Management;
99 Ryazansky prospekt, Moscow, 109542, Russia;
myu_karelina@guu.ru; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0335-7550, SPIN-code: 1852-1782
Roman V. Klyuev, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Chief Researcher, Laboratory of Digital and Intelligent Technologies for Development of Territories of the Russian Federation, State University of Management;
99 Ryazansky prospekt, Moscow, 109542, Russia;
rv_kluev@guu.ru; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3777-7203, SPIN-code: 5817-8259
Denis V. Serdechnyy, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Head, Laboratory of Digital and Intelligent Technologies for Development of Territories of the Russian Federation, Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “State University of Management”;
99 Ryazansky prospekt, Moscow, 109542, Russia;
dv_serdechnyj@guu.ru; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3060-9469, SPIN-code: 5330-3250