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Online campaign in support of the 'DESERTEC' concept
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Posted by Gerry Wolff, Wednesday, 7 March 2007 7:51:46 PM
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Sounds credible to me though I notice Australia's not part of the loop.
I trust some suitably qualified Aussie experts have a look at this project. Posted by dickie, Sunday, 11 March 2007 7:24:00 PM
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"Sounds credible to me though I notice Australia's not part of the loop.
I trust some suitably qualified Aussie experts have a look at this project." Have a look at http://www.trec.net.au/ Gerry Posted by Gerry Wolff, Tuesday, 13 March 2007 4:47:44 AM
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Gerry,
This is a technology that is suitable for Australia, but unfortunately the areas where it would work the best are low in voter numbers. Short of a revolution I don't see how the problem of '...I must get re-elected at all costs...' can be over come. Glad we seem to agree on somethings, Dickie. Posted by Is Mise, Monday, 26 March 2007 11:41:48 AM
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In brief, the DESERTEC concept is a very important 'vision' for future energy supplies and other benefits in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (EUMENA). The main elements of the concept are these:
* Deep cuts in CO2 emissions from electricity generation throughout EUMENA using a wide variety of renewable sources of energy, with a phase-out of nuclear power.
* An important part of the energy mix is carbon-free electricity from areas of hot desert, taking advantage of the truly enormous quantities of solar energy in those regions and the simple, effective technology of 'concentrating solar power' (CSP).
* Transmission of renewable electricity throughout EUMENA via a 'supergrid' of highly-efficient 'HVDC' transmission lines. By allowing surplus electricity in any one area to be moved to areas where it is needed, the supergrid will also have an important role in reducing wastage of renewable energy that would otherwise occur.
* Additional benefits including:
- Desalination of sea water using waste heat from CSP plants - a valuable bonus in arid regions.
- Shaded areas under the mirrors of CSP plants are protected from the full glare of harsh tropical sunlight and may be used for many purposes, including horticulture using desalinated sea water.
- Reduced tensions arising from shortages of energy and water.
- Improved relations amongst people in EUMENA via a collaboration that yields benefits for all. This is a positive alternative to the confrontational policies of recent years.
- Jobs and earnings throughout EUMENA.
The DESERTEC concept is described in detail in the 'MED-CSP' and 'TRANS-CSP' reports, commissioned by the German government. They may be downloaded via links from www.trec-uk.org.uk/reports.htm . Further information may be found at www.trecers.net and www.trec-uk.org.uk .
PLEASE SPREAD THIS MESSAGE FAR AND WIDE
Gerry Wolff
Coordinator of TREC-UK, www.trec-uk.org.uk , +44 (0)1248 712962.