Dobbiaco and its energy / ITALY { 32 images } Created 5 Jul 2012
In the search for clean and renewable energy, in order to safeguard the environment and in order to avoid delving too much into public and private funds, the South Tyrolean council of Dobbiaco, with a population of 3,248 citizens in the province of Bolzano, has been awarded 100% for its efforts regarding clean and renewable energy.
Since 2005, the county makes use of a power station fuelled by waste products from the local sawmills; with mountains of shavings and sawdust and a vast network of pipes, the power station is able to provide heating to all the residents of the county and the neighbouring county. The power station is such an object of pride that it is even open to visitors.
"The future now lies in the sun; we want to concentrate on photovoltaic energy", explains Bernhard Mair, the Mayor of Dobbiaco. His county already makes use of photovoltaic and hydro-electric energy. In fact, the land is rich in water and wood resources. Dobbiaco represents a winning formula, as the clean energy respects the environment (in this case in particular, the wonderful nature surrounding the Dolomites), it increases the amount of work opportunities (the running of the plants necessitates manpower), and, above all, it improves the quality of life.
Since 2005, the county makes use of a power station fuelled by waste products from the local sawmills; with mountains of shavings and sawdust and a vast network of pipes, the power station is able to provide heating to all the residents of the county and the neighbouring county. The power station is such an object of pride that it is even open to visitors.
"The future now lies in the sun; we want to concentrate on photovoltaic energy", explains Bernhard Mair, the Mayor of Dobbiaco. His county already makes use of photovoltaic and hydro-electric energy. In fact, the land is rich in water and wood resources. Dobbiaco represents a winning formula, as the clean energy respects the environment (in this case in particular, the wonderful nature surrounding the Dolomites), it increases the amount of work opportunities (the running of the plants necessitates manpower), and, above all, it improves the quality of life.