German village of Wildpoldsried generates 321 percent more renewable energy than it needs |
(NaturalNews)
Developing a renewable energy system that creates energy independence and even
a considerable new source of revenue is not some sort of sci-fi pipe dream.
BioCycle reports that the German village of Wildpoldsried, population 2,600,
has had such incredible success in building its renewable energy system.
Wildpoldsried generates 321 percent more renewable energy than it uses, and it
now sells the excess back to the national power grid for roughly $5.7 million
in additional revenue every single year.
By
utilizing a unique combination of solar panels, "biogas" generators,
natural wastewater treatment plants, and wind turbines, Wildpoldsried has
effectively eliminated its need to be attached to a centralized power grid, and
created a thriving renewable energy sector in the town that is self-sustaining
and abundantly beneficial for the local economy, the environment, and the
public.
You can
view some amazing pictures of the Wildpoldsried village at: (http://inhabitat.com/german-village-produces-321-more-energy-than-it-needs/wildpoldsried-germany).
Possessing
admirable vision for the town and strong motivation to see the project as a
whole succeed, Mayor Arno Zengerie has led the way for many years in making
Wildpoldsried's energy independence efforts a success. As far back as 1997, the
village has been investing in building and promoting new industries,
maintaining a strong local economy, generating new forms of revenue, and
ultimately staying out of debt. And the best way it saw fit to accomplish much
of this was through the implementation of self-sustaining, renewable energy
technologies.
Not only
did Wildpoldsried successfully reduce the amount of time expected to generate
the necessary funds to build local treasures like a sports hall, theater stage,
pub, and retirement home with the revenue generated by its thriving renewable
energy sector -- the village has already successfully built nine community
buildings, with more on the way -- but it also achieved all this and more
without going into debt.
"We
often spend a lot of time talking to our visitors about how to motivate the
village council (and Mayor) to start thinking differently," said Mayor
Zengerle, who now gives talks around the world about the successes of his
award-winning village. "We show them a best practices model in motion and
many see the benefits immediately. From the tour we give, our guests understand
how well things can operate when you have the enthusiasm and conviction of the
people.
Be sure to
read the full, inspiring account of Wildpoldsried's history of, and successes
in, renewable energy at: (http://www.jgpress.com/archives/_free/002409.html).
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