Saturday, February 02, 2013

Solar power sparks innovation in oil-rich Qatar


Sunshine is abundant in Qatar. All that untapped solar power could create a new energy economy in this oil-rich nation. Researchers are already testing solar-powered cooling systems and water desalination plants.

Researcher Nesrin Ozalp slides on a pair of big, black, UV resistant sunglasses and enters her lab in the research facility at Texas A&M University in Qatar's capital city Doha. In the center of the room bright rays of light beam from what looks like a baking over. It's Ozalp's solar simulator.

See full Article: http://www.dw.de/solar-power-sparks-innovation-in-oil-rich-qatar/a-16427243