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Islands of Tokelau Becomes First Territory Powered by Sun

Had been dependent on diesel power

Reason Staff | 11.7.2012 3:32 PM


The remote islands of Tokelau have become the first territory in the world to be powered by the sun, officials say. The move is expected to save money and ease the environmental burden of relying on imported fossil fuels.

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