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Clean technology includes the renewable energy (wind power, solar power, biomass, hydropower, biofuels), information technology, storage technologies, green transportation, electric motors, green chemistry, lighting, and many other appliances that are now more energy efficient. We focus this collection on renewable energy and development of the Smart Grid.

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Wind-powered energy security - Cabeolica, Cape Verde

Small islands often depend on expensive imported fuel for electricity. In Cape Verde, the public-private partnership CaboƩlica harnesses plentiful winds, reducing diesel imports and boosting energy security.

CaboƩlica is an Ashden Award winner. Ashden promotes practical, local energy solutions that cut carbon, protect the environment, reduce poverty, and improve lives.