We need to keep #RET and #renewableenergy in production. Abbortt is so behind the times. #auspol Check out the 7 #solar wonders of the world Solar energy is clean, reliable, abundant and an affordable alternative to fossil fuels - but not only that, solar is also cool. Check out our selection of the most amazing solar plants from all around the globe. 1. The sunflower solar panel - would not only provide electricity – it can also desalinate water for sanitation and drinking. 2. The loveliest solar plant, ever. This heart-shaped solar power plant is to be built on the Pacific Island of New Caledonia at the beginning of next year, and will generate enough electricity to supply 750 homes. 3. The most scenic solar farm - The Kagoshima mega solar island is the largest solar power plant in Japan. Not only does it generate enough power to supply roughly 22,000 average Japanese households, it also doubles as a tourist destination. 4. The plant that can generate power at night - This Gemasolar tower plant located in Sevilla, Spain, can deliver power around the clock - even at night. 5. The largest solar plant - The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is the worlds largest solar thermal plant. Located in a sunny Californian desert, and owned by Google, among others, the plant began producing electricity earlier this year. The plant comprises 173,000 heliostats (solar-speak for mirrors), and produces enough electricity to supply 140,000 Californian households with clean and reliable solar energy. 6. Britains first floating solar plant - This project was built in Berkshire last month. The 800-panel plant, situated on a farm water reservoir, avoids covering valuable farm land with a solar array, providing additional cost benefit over solar farms on fields. 7. The solar plant covering a network of canals - This solar pilot project in India provides both energy and water security. A network of 15-metre-wide irrigation canals covered with a total of 3,600 solar panels produces power for hard to reach villages. Shading from panels also prevents around 9m litres of water from evaporating each year, and water, in turn, provides cooling effect for the panels, improving electricity output. Its a win-win! greenpeace.org/international/en/news/Blogs/makingwaves/7-solar-wonders/blog/51073/#.VEpGTBvJbVU.facebook
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 04:52:45 +0000
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