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High voltage reaches the Cyclades Islands in a boost for tourism and the environment

Video. High voltage reaches the Cyclades Islands in a boost for tourism and the environment

Updated: 13/10/2020 - 14:59 GMT+2

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The Cyclades islands have dropped diesel electricity generators in favour of a direct connection to the cleaner and safer electricity grid of mainland Greece.

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