Friday, April 20, 2007
UAE looks to tap the sun for solar energy
UAE looks to tap the sun for solar energy
Apr 2007
Masdar has announced plans to build a $ 350 million 100-MW solar plant
Abu Dhabi - The UAE is still sitting on huge reserves of oil and natural gas, but now it plans to harness yet another of its abundant natural resources – the year-round sunshine.
In the vast desert surrounding the capital Abu Dhabi, the authorities are planning to spread arrays of solar panels to transform the blazing sun into energy.
The plan may be expensive, but the handsome surpluses currently earned from oil revenues can cover the cost.
Read the full report from here @ The Emirates Evening Post
Apr 2007
Masdar has announced plans to build a $ 350 million 100-MW solar plant
Abu Dhabi - The UAE is still sitting on huge reserves of oil and natural gas, but now it plans to harness yet another of its abundant natural resources – the year-round sunshine.
In the vast desert surrounding the capital Abu Dhabi, the authorities are planning to spread arrays of solar panels to transform the blazing sun into energy.
The plan may be expensive, but the handsome surpluses currently earned from oil revenues can cover the cost.
Read the full report from here @ The Emirates Evening Post
Labels: middle-east, solar, trends
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