ARGENTINA: Solar Villages Light Up the Andes
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The residents of the Puna, the dry Andean highlands in northern Argentina, are cut off from everything - except the sun. Living on arid land thousands of metres above sea level, they are on their way to becoming "solar villages."
In the north and northwest of Jujuy province, people are finding that solar energy, a clean and inexhaustible source, can replace firewood, which is increasingly scarce. The EcoAndina Foundation is showing the way through a series of projects.
The Puna, at altitudes of 2,700 to 4,600 metres above sea level, is part of the vast Andean Altiplano shared by Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru.
EcoAndina's goal is to improve living conditions for local residents by sustainably harnessing the abundant sunshine and wind, while maintaining the cultural and historic identity of local indigenous communities.
Since it began its efforts two decades ago, some 400 solar energy units - which power family and community kitchens, bread ovens, heaters and hot-water tanks - have been installed in 30 towns in the region.
(read the whole article by clicking on the link)
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This shows that not only can it be done, but that it is both a viable and a sustainable solution.
In the north and northwest of Jujuy province, people are finding that solar energy, a clean and inexhaustible source, can replace firewood, which is increasingly scarce. The EcoAndina Foundation is showing the way through a series of projects.
The Puna, at altitudes of 2,700 to 4,600 metres above sea level, is part of the vast Andean Altiplano shared by Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru.
EcoAndina's goal is to improve living conditions for local residents by sustainably harnessing the abundant sunshine and wind, while maintaining the cultural and historic identity of local indigenous communities.
Since it began its efforts two decades ago, some 400 solar energy units - which power family and community kitchens, bread ovens, heaters and hot-water tanks - have been installed in 30 towns in the region.
(read the whole article by clicking on the link)
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This shows that not only can it be done, but that it is both a viable and a sustainable solution.
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csmonut
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This is so cool!
- 2 years ago
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csmonut
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EdJoyProductions
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Right now Florida is in the middle of investing in nuclear power plants when DUH, the answer to your energy woes is RIGHT ABOVE YOU!!!!!!! I know it is Florida, but seriously, YOU ARE THE SUNSHINE STATE!!!!! Hint hint. :D
- 2 years ago
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EdJoyProductions
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jubal
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This shows what can be done on a small scale, just think of what can be done with massive investment.
- 2 years ago
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jubal
