Literature Review Roger Andrews, 2014, Eigg - a model for sustainable energy future. This article using Eigg Island as a model in order to see what a sustainable energy future might hold for us. Christina Sarich, 2014, Island in Scotland to be first 100% self sustaining place on earth. This article is about Eigg island, analyze things started and the benefits of such islands. H P Wallner Narodoslawsky, F Moser, 1996, Environment and Planning. This paper introduces the concept of islands of substainability. One of the main theses is that addresses not only the interactions between the economic system and the ecosphere but also structural aspects, such as the economic diversity. (http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1090339_worlds-first-entirely-renewable-energy-place-wind-swept-scottish-island …show more content…
Eigg is one of the small Isles in the Scottish Inner Hebrides, home to under 100 souls, but what it lacks in size and population, it makes up for in sustainable impact. Since September 2008, Eigg has relied upon a combination of hydro-electric, solar and wind power to provide around 95% of all electricity needs for its residents. The island used to rely on dirty diesel generators for its electricity, but now is able to provide reliable 24 hour clean energy for the first time of history. Eigg Electronic, the company that manages the island’s power supply is run by trained residents and it is completely separate from the rest of the UK’s electric grid. In January 2010, Eigg was announced as one of three joint winners in National Endowment for for Science , Technology and Arts, who proclaimed,” The Isle of Eigg has exceeded our expectations for what communities can achieve in reducing carbon emissions, and for this they should be congratulated”, winning a prize of …show more content…
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for everyone, reduce inequality within and among countries. Moreover, sustainable islands take urgent actions to combat climate change and its impacts and conserve seas, oceans and marine resources. The isle of Eigg is a small example of what can be done by taking on the responsibilities of leadership and by creating opportunities. With more economic influence over a community, the islanders transformed Eigg to the benefit of the people who live there. It provides the best opportunities for the renewable sector to