Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Canary Island Plans for Energy Self Sufficiency


The Spanish island of El Hierro (part of the Canary Islands) is planning on becoming completely energy self sufficient in the near future. A new renewable energy project has been launched- that could generate 80% of the island's electricity requirements in the next few years.

The project is comprised s of 5 wind turbines and a hydro electric scheme. The former will  generate electricity for the islanders when it is windy, and the latter takes over when there's no wind.

Check out the BBC video and blurb for more information!



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