The Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean receive a large amount of sunshine every year. A tourism hotspot, they also have high renewable energy potential. Nevertheless, they still depend on fossil fuels for 80% of their electricity. Last December, the regional parliament set an ambitious target of sourcing 92% of the islands' energy from green technology. However, there are still significant obstacles to overcome. Stefanie Schüler, with the support of the European Union, has this report.
Standing facing the Atlantic Ocean, José Antonio Valbuena describes the ongoing challenges facing the archipelago.
