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FILE: The sun rises over the city of Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, July 6, 2023.

Video. This German village relies on renewables to avoid rising energy costs

Updated: 31/03/2026 - 18:00 GMT+2

The German village of Feldheim is using wind, solar and biogas energy to shield itself from rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with local officials saying residents are not affected by electricity cost increases.

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