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Svalbard
A high Arctic archipelago where mining has given way to tourism, fishing and research, with most land now protected.
- Cold environment
- Sparsely populated area
- Energy management
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The Chambamontera micro-hydro scheme, Peru
A remote Andean village that built its own small hydroelectric scheme with Practical Action, transforming homes, school and businesses.
- Energy management
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The Thar Desert
The world's most densely populated desert, where canal irrigation, minerals and solar power drive development despite extreme heat and scarce water.
- Hot desert
- Water management
- Energy management
ProvisionalUnited Kingdom26 August 2026
UK plug-in balcony solar panels
Plug-in balcony solar panels went on sale in the UK for the first time, letting flat dwellers generate their own electricity.
- Energy management