for foreigners, too, like katrin bach from germany. katrin: it's special because it shows it's possible to produce all the electricity you need yourself. but people have also become more aware, like, "ok people, we make this electricity ourselves, so there isn't an unlimited supply." you have to keep that in mind. reporter: eigg island receives financial support from the eu. so brexit could sound the death knell for eigg's free, self-governed, eco-friendly island life. brussels hasn't only funded the island's electricity grid, but also their pier, community hall , and their three farmers. like many other regions, eigg has been relying on eu subsidy programs. alex: i would suggest that maybe 40% of my turnover will be subsidy. it will be untenable for us to continue farming without support subsidies. reporter: unless the british economy steps into the breach. camille: the u.k. government has got no interest whatsoever. and you know why? it is because unlike the eu, they do not have a territorial cohesion policy. and that's very, very wor