Allow renewable energy self-sufficiency the Quintinha de Monserrate, Sintra (with video)

Since July the Quintinha de Monserrate, a pedagogical farm situated less than three miles from the historic centre of Sintra, is more sustainable. The Farm off the net is what you might call a green project-inside-of-another-Green project and gives the Monserrate a first approach to the concept of green economy.

"The farm is a place where we privilege all contact with the rural surroundings and traditions, particularly in this region country. We want to make known to all the people on Earth and the animals, "he explained to the green economy Susana Morales, the Sintra Parks.

To enverdecer the project was created the Farm outside the network, generating electricity of renewable origin for self-consumption. "In the Sierra de Sintra can harness wind power, hydro and solar power. This project allows us to be self-sufficient. We're not dependent on the public network for what we need in terms of energy consumption, "explained Green Savers Susana Morales.

This structure does not require a cumbersome licensing process, unlike other renewable energy solutions. "It's within reach of all [implement this system]. Just have the will and effort to want to change something, "explains Nuno Oliveira, the Sintra Parks.

And money, we've added. The Sintra Parks invested € 60,000 in small farm outside the network, distributed between a wind turbine â€" wind energy â€" a hydro turbine-hydro energy â€" and a set PV-solar power. All are connected to a central, as you can see in episode 301 of the green economy.

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