Wednesday Presentation on Energy Independent Danish Island
Contact: Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571
ORONO — Sören Hermansen, a professor of environmental studies at the University of Aahus in Denmark, will discuss “Denmark’s Renewable Energy Island: Success on the Path to Energy Independence,” on Wednesday March 11 at 4:30 p.m. at UMaine’s Wells Conference Center.
Hermansen will describe the island of Samsø, which has achieved energy independence by developing effective wind power, solar power and biofuels. Time Magazine named Hermansen a “Hero of the Environment” in 2008.