This Saharan desert solar power plant in Morocco will use mirrored panels to capture the sun's energy and produce half of the country's power needs by 2020.
The country's environment minister, Hakima el-Haite, supported the investment into this desert solar plant as the country moves away from fossil fuels for environmental and economic reasons. The country chose to use a more expensive mirrored plant as it can continue to produce power even after the sun goes down.
'Noor 1' is the first phase of the giant circular solar plant that will be finished next month. It will consist of 800 rows and 500,000 moon-shaped panels that follow the sun. Once it is finished, it will be able to power a million homes and will be the largest concentrated solar plant in the world.
Giant Desert Solar Plants
Morocco's Concentrated Solar Plant Will Be the Largest in the World
Trend Themes
1. Concentrated Solar Plants - Investing in mirrored concentrated solar plants can provide a more sustainable and reliable source of energy, even during nighttime.
2. Transition From Fossil Fuels - The move away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy sources presents numerous opportunities for disruptive innovation and economic growth.
3. Solar Power in the Sahara - Leveraging the vast expanse of the Sahara desert for solar power production can lead to significant advancements in clean energy technology and infrastructure.
Industry Implications
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2. Environmental Technology - Developing innovative solutions for transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources can drive growth and profitability in the environmental technology industry.
3. Infrastructure Development - The creation of solar power plants in the Sahara desert presents opportunities for infrastructure development and investment, leading to job creation and economic development.