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The effects of the DOWER system on Curaçao would be:
- Energy Saving & Environment friendly
- Energy savings on air-conditioning
- Clean energy
- does not contribute to global greenhouse effect
- does not use CFC's that damage ozone
- positive PR.. for environment friendliness
- Alternate source of water production
- New economic activities
- Agriculture
- Cooled greenhouses (Horticulture)
- Cultivate Fish, Lobster, Algae etc..
- Foreign Currency
- Export of:
- Food (fish, vegetables), flowers
- Less imported oil required
- Increased competitive position for tourism
- New Jobs, New Opportunities
- Curaçao less energy and food dependent
- Gaining back its traditional role in the Caribbean & Central America
