Europe is heading into the desert for sunshine

A boundless sea of solar energy lurks in the desert

It's a great idea to harvest the "harvest" of solar energy from the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East, and use it to generate clean electricity for both the local region and Europe.
The German Desertec project, which is backed by a number of heavyweight sponsors including Siemens and Deutsche Bank, has the potential to bring the Mediterranean regions closer together, providing jobs and stability for countries in the south.
An ambitious solar energy program will be launched in Morocco. As early as 2014, the first current will flow through a submarine cable to Spain.
According to a study by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), less than 1% of the area of North Africa and the Middle East would be needed to cover the current electricity demand of the region and Europe. But a number of challenges accompany the creation of a cable electricity grid, starting with nomadic raids
The technology to be used initially in Morocco is based on the Concentrating Solar Power Process (CSP). The technology that will initially be used in Morocco is based on the Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) process. Through mirrors, concentrated sunlight heats water to a vaporous state, then the vapor enters a turbine where electricity is generated. The excess heat is stored, ensuring a reliable heat supply to the generator even when the sun is not shining.
CSP technology is cheaper than using solar panels that convert light directly into electricity. According to experts' estimates, solar thermal power plants will become competitive with fossil fuel-fired CHP plants in 2020-2030.

According to the foreign press for Trader.ru