As Lithuania and the Baltic Nations turn away from nuclear power and towards increased solar and wind energy production, one city is shifting towards a new energy future.
Elektrenai, or Electricity City, once powered an entire nation. Its three, soaring red-and-white smokestacks were its pride and joy, and heralded in popular songs and propaganda films. The city around the power plant was built to house the workers who ensured enough oil and gas was burned to keep Lithuania’s lights on night and day.
These days, Lithuania and its neighbours have a different vision of the future: One built on clean, green renewable power…
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