100 percent replacement of the current diesel generation to new and renewable energy generation by 2030. On July 10 2012, the Jeju Energy Corporation (JEC) officially opened at the Jeju Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This marks one of the first steps towards Jeju achieving its recently
Read more →An integrated vision of waste management, energy efficiency and renewables in Menorca biosphere reserve. Management of waste on the island is handled by the Consortium of Waste and Energy of Menorca (Consorcio de Residuos y Energía de Menorca), which is made up of the eight municipalities of
Read more →Women barefoot solar engineers training initiative. For many living in the harsh and desolate deserts of south Jordan, life without electricity is the norm. Either the infrastructure which provides electricity doesn’t reach them or they simply don’t have the money to afford it. However, all that looks
Read more →The Green Island project of Corvo biosphere reserve. “Islands” represent excellent case studies with which to organize and demonstrate new methodologies for the sustainable and economic transformation of infrastructures, including new challenges such as climate change adaptation and RE energy security. The island of Corvo, the smallest
Read more →West Estonian Archipelago biosphere reserve. Saaremaa – literally Land of Islands – is the second biggest island in the Baltic Sea with an area of 2668 km². At the same time Saaremaa is the biggest island of the Republic of Estonia. Saaremaa has joined the International agreement
Read more →“Green Island project” in Graciosa biosphere Reserve. The Green Island Project is a concept with a long-term vision for the islands–preserving their unique culture and lifestyle– and this is incorporated into the design of the islands’ future energy system, against a background of local and global economic,
Read more →Sequoia-Kings Canyon biosphere reserve. In 2009, the Sequoia Natural History Association (SNHA) and the National Park Service joined forces to begin the installation of a solar power generation system at Crystal Cave making tours and operations available by power from the sun. With funding provided by a grants
Read more →Developing a renewable energy economy model for the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve. Key objectives: Promotion of sustainable practices that will see a shift toward a renewable energy economy and “greening of the biosphere”. Overview South Africa’s Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve (CWCBR) is like a small country
Read more →Methanation of horse manure in Biosphere Fontaineblau & Gâtinais The equine industry is a major industry in Seine-et-Marne, which host more than 8,000 horses producing some 72,000 tons of manure. This manure is traditionnally used in mushroom culture, but the recent delocation of these cultures, rose question on
Read more →100% power from renewable energy sources and 100% regional energy supply. With the declaration of the biosphere park the inhabitants of the “Walsertal“ contributed to protect the valley “Grosses Walsertal” by applying sustainable and ecologically compatible development. Thus, the fascinating region ensures a high quality of life
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