Renewable energies and development. In particular, wind and solar power can contribute to the revitalisation of rural areas. Resources for rural communities     Wind and solar farms contribute to local taxes, fostering infrastructure improvements and the development of municipal services. Additional revenues for landowners     Revenues from wind and solar farms top up those earned from agricultural activities and thus enhance the returns achieved on land. Rural areas can thus contribute towards protecting the environment and making their country more energy self-sufficient by: Generating clean energy locally and helping to lower CO2 emissions Producing economically viable energy from inexhaustible sources, which helps to secure energy supplies going forward.