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A recent report from the UK's Royal Society proposes a "net zero" electricity system entirely powered by wind and solar energy and backed by energy storage. The report indicates that hydrogen storage is a viable solution for energy storage. However, the author argues that the costs of setting up the proposed system may be much higher than expected and suggests the establishment of a demo project to determine feasibility and the actual price.
The Canary Islands: facing the challenges of energy transition and climate change modernghana.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from modernghana.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean receive an exceptional amount of sunshine every year. A tousim hotspot they also have high renewable energy potential. Nevertheless, tthey still depend on fossil…
The island of El Hierro may seem an unlikely candidate to be a world leader in energy self-sufficiency. The most remote of the Canaries was once completely dependent on outside sources for its energy needs, with an economy held up almost entirely by agriculture and tourism.
But thanks to the Gorona del Viento wind and water plant, the island now saves over 7,000 tons of diesel fuel and avoids more than 24,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year – with greater savings planned when it incorporates solar energy into the plant by 2050.
Why We Wrote This
Deploying new renewable energy technology is critical for energy conservation. But just as important is getting communities to embrace its adoption at the grassroots level, as the island of El Hierro has.