Northern Energy Capital (NEC), on behalf of Kivalliq Alternative Energy (KAE), will conduct a preliminary renewable energy study in Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut. The community relies on aging diesel generators to meet local electricity demand. The study will consider using wind energy and battery storage systems to offset the community’s reliance on fossil fuels. Unlike diesel energy, wind energy is an unlimited resource that does not cause harmful air pollution and environmental damage. The project’s scope is to collect wind data using a sonic detection and ranging (SODAR) device to assess the feasibility of a utility-scale wind energy project. NEC will install the SODAR equipment at the project site approximately 5km from the community of Chesterfield Inlet, where it will measure the wind speed, direction, and frequency for 12 months from Fall 2023-2024. The SODAR wind monitoring equipment will include a SODAR device measuring 0.5m x 0.5m x 3.0m tall, a 5.7m x 6.1m photo-voltaic power supply, a single propane tank, and a 3.0m x 3.0m tent enclosure to protect the equipment controls and wildlife. Overall, the SOAR technology is non-invasive, occupies a small footprint, and does not require extensive land displacement or alteration.