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Spectrum | 09.07.2008 | 00:30

Concentrating Solar Power

A view of the Serpa solar power plant in southern Portugal.
Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: A view of the Serpa solar power plant in southern Portugal.

If, as scientists believe, sunlight could provide 10,000 times the amount of energy needed to fulfil humanity's current energy needs, many might wonder why we’re not doing more to harness it.

 

Well, a simple technology that can generate huge amounts of clean energy from deserts is gaining attention. It’s not a new technology but Concentrating Solar Power enthusiasts believe it’s the obvious ‘big solution’ to the world’s energy problems. Naomi Fowler’s been investigating how deserts could hold the key.

 

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