Eco Factor: Vatican’s solar power production per capita reaches 200W per inhabitant.
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The least populate sovereign state in the world, with a population of just 800 people, Vatican City has been declared as the world’s most environmentally friendly state with the installation of giant solar power panels. The city reached a record in solar energy production per capita with a figure of 200 watts per inhabitant.
Officials have also stated that the installation of solar panels on the Paul IV conference hall has saved the Vatican 89.84 tons of oil equivalent.
Via: MSN News
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