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Two small Sicilian islands test decentralised green energy

Video. Two small Sicilian islands test decentralised green energy

Updated: 17/07/2023 - 17:56 GMT+2

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In this latest episode of Smart Regions, we find out how the islands of Favignana and Lampedusa are exploring the BloRin model of producing, sharing, and selling solar energy.

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