Orkney, leader in green energy, launches wave power competition

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Community of 20,000 expected to met 85% of its electricity needs by next year

When the wind on Orkney is strong enough to blow the rain parallel to the pavement, the cluster of gently sloping islands becomes a green energy powerhouse. There are hundreds of small wind turbines...

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