A tale of two islands – what to do with too much energy?

E&T looks at two islands that have won awards for their innovative use of clean energy.

Remote and rugged, a refuge from modern life – the cultural myths surrounding islands and their inhabitants have a fierce hold over our imaginations. Reality is often more prosaic, but could we learn how communities on islands – awash with wind, sunshine, wave and tidal energy – are pioneering use of natural resources?