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Desertec Project – Solar Energy From the Desert Wins Innovation Award

Desertec Project - Solar Energy From the Desert Wins Innovation AwardThe idea that electrical energy can be generated using existing solar thermal and PV technology in the worlds deserts and cost effectively transmitted to countries in Europe to power whole cities is indeed an ambitious one. It seems that it is also worthy as the best idea for energy innovation in a sea of ideas. In Berlin – The DESERTEC Foundation has won the nationwide innovation competition “365 Landmarks in the Land of Ideas”.

Dr. Thomas frills from the Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt recently signed the non-profit Foundation, which promotes the production of solar power from the deserts of the earth as “Landmark in 2010. What is your opinion, is it a great idea who’s time has come?

At the award ceremony said Dr. Thomas frills:

“As a representative of one of the 13 founders of the industry initiative DESERTEC we look forward to the award of the Foundation. Desertec Project - Solar Energy From the Desert Wins Innovation AwardEnergy is one of the most important elements of our daily life. The DESERTEC Foundation has given a significant boost with its vision for a future initiative. In addition, this initiative has the goal to act, sustainable, protecting the climate states in the Middle East and North Africa should be assisted in its development and sustainability of our planet through solar and wind power are saved. “

“The individual makes a difference.”

Lead Friedrich, director of DESERTEC Foundation, said the award: “We are very proud one, Landmark in the Land of Ideas to be ‘. The success which had the DESERTEC concept last year in the public, is the result of years of preparatory work of a few individuals, and shows that the individual makes a difference if he is looking with a clear vision support. An important first step towards the practical implementation of the idea has succeeded with the establishment of DESERTEC industry initiative. The initiative aims to create conditions to allow the construction of solar and wind power plants in North Africa and the Middle East and to connect these regions with the European power grid. ”

seeks partners and supporters worldwide for further initiatives

DESERTEC The concept is for a globally applicable solution when it comes to limit the CO2 emissions by the rapid expansion of renewable energies. It is planned to start similar initiatives for example in North America, India, China or Australia. For this purpose, seeks partners and supporters. It relies on DESERTEC cooperation between countries and regions, large and small firms and the social forces of the participating countries.  

Friedrich Lead said:

“There are more than enough solar potential to cover half the world’s electricity consumption from desert stream. We are convinced of the peace-making effect of the DESERTEC approach, because the switch can be virtually unlimited solar energy available to reduce potential conflict of limited fossil fuels. “

 From more than 2,200 entries submitted DESERTEC convinced the Foundation, the independent jury. This is one of the current initiative to desert the 365 award winners representing their sustainable ideas with Germany as the “Land of Ideas”. “The ’selected places in 2010 show’ in many ways the innovation and creative power of Germany. Every day we see by the huge potential that lies here in the region, the nationwide network of ideas is growing “, explained Dr. Thomas ruffles the commitment of Deutsche Bank.

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