They are against “their land from being filled with wind turbines and solar panels, spoiling the valley’s natural beauty.” A few years ago they carried out mass protest against the plan to build aerial HT lines across the valley described as an “energy motorway.” On that occasion it was successful.
They consider that big power-production companies are behind these projects, pointing out that the Junta had 176 alternative-energy projects under consideration.
Do they think renewable energy sources are positive? Yes, they do, but “not like this.” It’s not clear if “not like this means, “not here” or it means there should be more renewable energy installation in the valley, but not so many.
The protest was also about the proposed natural-water bottling plants in Cozvíjar, with banners reading: “Save The Padul Wetlands,” “Stop the Ransacking of Water” and “Bottling Plants Out!”
Editorial comment: Some would agree that mega companies want to exploit natural resource whilst others will see this as Nimbyism (Not in My Back Yard) What do you think?
(News: Valle de Lecrin, Granada, Andalucia)
Difficult choices and yes you have to look at life cycle costs but however you cut it gas and coal should be a no no re climate change…. as for nuclear they are clean wrt emissions but huge capital outlays and the not so small matter of decommissioning, leaks and disposing of spent fuel rods etcI am surprised there are not more windfarms in the med unless the winds are not strong/ consistent enough?
I think the best and cleanest energy is hydro. At times of high demand the water flows turning the turbine and when there is excess energy (low demand) the water at the bottom can be pumped back up to the reservoir. A potential energy battery!
The only problem, besides set up costs, is the inadequate water management and low rain fall.
Very difficult in today’s world. Wind farms are very expensive to set up and they use oil for the starter motors and maintenance.
Kill a few birds too… bit like hunters.
Solar panels? Good for 25 years, but you have to build them first from more of the earth’s resources, plus cheap labour. Then after 25 years, you have to try to get rid of them, but where and how? Certainly not cheaply. Nuclear energy maybe?
I guess mankind has outgrown this world.