Europe is heading into the desert for sunshine

A boundless sea of solar energy lurks in the desert

Это прекрасная идея – собрать «урожай» солнечной энергии  из пустынь Северной Африки и Ближнего Востока, и использовать его для получения экологически чистого электричества, как для местного региона, так и для Европы.
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.
Технология CSP  дешевле, чем использование солнечных батарей, преобразующих свет непосредственно в электричество. По оценкам специалистов, солнечные тепловые электростанции станут конкурентоспособны с ТЭЦ, работающими на ископаемых видах топлива в 2020 — 2030 годах.

According to the foreign press for Trader.ru