Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Solar storm as desert plan to power Europe falters


An ambitious plan to provide 15% of Europe's power needs from solar plants in North Africa has run into trouble.

The Desertec initiative hoped to deliver electricity from a network of renewable energy sources to Europe via cables under the sea.

But in recent weeks, two big industrial backers have pulled out.

And the Spanish government has baulked at signing an agreement to build solar power plants in Morocco.

See full Article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20357167