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    If just 0.3% of the Saharan Desert was used for a concentrating solar plant, it would produce enough power to provide all of Europe with clean renewable energy. That is why 20 blue chip German companies are gathering together next month to discuss plans and investments to create such a massive... more

    Reviewed by lekahe Jun 26, 12:29am ( 21 reviews ) inhabitat.com

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  • Rated by ChrisDudman on Aug 21, 5:59pm

    This is a project to be proud of - whatever country pays for it.
  • Rated by nwraider on Jul 27, 9:08pm

    We should have been doing this decades ago, but the oil men have been too busy running us off their cliff. This, along with several other good ideas is going to change everything. I only hope it's in time.
  • Rated by VersesOverCoffee on Jun 27, 7:32pm

    About time someone made the Sahara's solar potential a reality!
  • Reviewed by marisa11 on Jun 26, 12:49am

    Note the headline-covering just 0.3% of Saharan Desert with a solar plant would provide Europe with all its energy needs. Staggering.
  • Rated by lekahe on Jun 26, 12:29am

    If just 0.3% of the Saharan Desert was used for a concentrating solar plant, it would produce enough power to provide all of Europe with clean renewable energy. That is why 20 blue chip German companies are gathering together next month to discuss plans and investments to create such a massive project. Both the meeting and project are being promoted by the Desertec Foundation, which is proposing to erect 100 GW of concentrating solar power plants throughout Northern Africa.
  • Rated by wanderingdove on Jun 23, 10:28pm

    If just 0.3% of the Saharan Desert was used for a concentrating solar plant, it would produce enough power to provide all of Europe with clean renewable energy. That is why 20 blue chip German companies are gathering together next month to discuss plans and investments to create such a massive project. Both the meeting and project are being promoted by the Desertec Foundation, which is proposing to erect 100 GW of concentrating solar power plants throughout Northern Africa.
  • Rated by TheTokerJoker on Jun 23, 3:12pm

    good place to satrt
  • Rated by onreact-com on Jun 23, 9:10am

    Obvious idea, why did it take so many years to finally do it? The sun is the new oil, I hope Africa gets a fair share of the revenue.
  • Rated by GetSmartGal on Jun 22, 5:13pm

    If just 0.3% of the Saharan Desert was used for a concentrating solar plant, it would produce enough power to provide all of Europe with clean renewable energy.