Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development In The Middle East

Brief general story about sustainable energy potential of the Middle East. From GREENandSAVE.com:

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The Middle East has long

The Middle East has long been known as the petrol capital of the world, but it soon could become better known for its renewable energy assets. New environmental efforts throughout the Sun Belt may transform the rainless region into the world’s largest harvester of renewable energy, in addition to creating the greenest city on the planet. The end of oil doesn’t necessarily mean the end of our dependence on foreign resources. anne klein watches Countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including mainly Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, and Algeria, have been approached by twelve European countries looking to buy cheap solar power. Forbes reporter William Pentland reports that because the Sun Belt countries are endowed with a great deal of sunlight, they can potentially harvest and send cheap solar power to Europe through underwater cables. mont blanc watches Talks of whether to undergo the 400-billion-euro ($560-billion) plant construction proposal, called the Desertec Industrial Initiative, have concluded. concord watches Now, details must be worked out to determine where to build the plants, costs, profits, political stability agreements, and funding. According to the Agence France-Presse (AFP), Sun Belt solar farms are estimated to supply 15 percent of Europe’s energy by 2050; they also have the potential to produce four times the world’s energy consumption, keeping the Middle East in control of cheap energy.

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