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“I live in a province where we have the cheapest electricity in North America - indeed, in the Western world - but all of it is perfectly renewable because we have beautiful Manitoba Hydro. Every few tens of kilometers, we can put a river dam. Bingo. One gigawatt here. One gigawatt here.” quote by Vaclav Smil
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“I live in a province where we have the cheapest electricity in North America - indeed, in the Western world - but all of it is perfectly renewable because we have beautiful Manitoba Hydro. Every few tens of kilometers, we can put a river dam. Bingo. One gigawatt here. One gigawatt here.”

Vaclav Smil

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Abundant renewable resources can be harnessed locally with modest infrastructure.

In simple terms: Local renewables are cheap and easy.

Key Takeaway

Invest in small‑scale renewable projects.

Themes

sustainability energy innovation

Mood

optimistic pragmatic

Type

informational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • rural electrification
  • community micro‑grids
  • policy planning

Key Concepts

environmental science economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What local renewable options exist near you?
  • How can policy support small‑scale projects?
A Different Perspective

Geographic limitations may restrict feasibility.

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