Why Sardinians Are Fighting the Renewable Energy Transition

Sardinians are resisting the renewable energy transition due to 2,700 years of invasion and exploitation. An old Sardinian coal mine is being converted into a data center powered by a pumped hydro and battery system, showcasing a shift towards renewables. Energy Vault executive Luca Manzella guided Energy editor Emily Waltz through this transformation. The history of invasion and exploitation sheds light on the resistance to embracing renewable energy in Sardinia.