Islands of the Future
The series looks into five islands' experiences of coping with limited resources in search for alternative solutions to the world's worsening energy crisis.
Overview
The series looks into five islands' experiences of coping with limited resources in search for alternative solutions to the world's worsening energy crisis.
Episodes
1. El Hierro
The Canary island of El Hierro, which produces most of its electricity from wind, is the focus of the premiere episode of the series, which examines islands that have embraced sustainable energy.
2. Madeira
On the Portuguese island of Madeira, the inhabitants are converting an irrigation system from the 15th century into a future-age energy storage facility.
3. Orkney
The Orkney Islands, which is studying whether tides and waves can be turned into an energy source, are spotlighted.
