Environment· 3 Oct 2026Antarctica's southernmost wind farm saves about 463,000 liters of diesel a year, and bigger turbines are on the wayThree turbines on Ross Island have powered New Zealand's Scott Base and the US McMurdo Station since 2009, cutting fuel use by about 463,000 liters (122,000 gallons) a year. Larger turbines and a battery are due to replace them before 2030.
