We need to recognise that widespread climatic, economic and social disruption due to climate change, global economic instability, etc. cannot be dealt with in isolation. These are issues that affect everyone and must be dealt with at, to start with, regional level. Food, water and energy (to name a few of the most essential ones) in particular cannot be addressed only at a local (Auroville) level. We have to work with what some of us call the “WELL nexus” where “WELL” stands for Water, Energy, Land, Livelihood. These are interconnected and call for a holistic approach.
The question that can be asked is whether Auroville is on the right path in making a contribution to a sustainable energy future for all. Let us list some of the initiatives that Auroville has taken in this regard:
Auroville has a mix of renewable energy sources which includes on-site solar energy systems (stand-alone and grid-connected) and off-site wind turbines. The combined annual energy production of these sy...
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