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Renewable energy solutions for island nations

IRENA: Organized by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the event explored RES applications for the energy-intensive tourism sectors of island nations struggling with the high costs of imported fossil fuel.

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pv magazine

08 Jul 2014

Cyprus, like many island nations, faces serious energy challenges as it grapples with an isolated grid, a costly dependency on fossil fuel imports, and some of the highest electricity prices in Europe. The country’s energy needs, its growing embrace of renewable energy and the similar challenges faced by other island countries with booming tourism industries …

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