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Welcome to the Sahara Wind Energy Development Project |
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 |  |  |  | | Wind power is a relatively abundant and competitive source of electricity. The intermittent nature of wind however, makes this energy source difficult to harness... | To assess the social impact and the methodology used when developing a sustainable energy industry, we publish regularly our latest studies… | This web space is open for dialogue. Get involved, vote and express your views on the proposed topics for discussion. View the results of the poll section on-line... | In order to dispose of expert advice and guidelines to the Sahara Wind Project, a Science and Ethics Committee composed of prominent individuals ... |
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Efficiency, Clean Mobility & Large Renewable Energy Projects for Germany, Europe & North Africa |
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In the Video Interview Podcast of December 3rd 2011, German Chancellor Angela Merkel answers questions on the vision of a regionally integrated Renewable Energy infrastructure in Germany, Europe and North-Africa. These, presented by Sahara Wind at the 10th World Wind Energy Conference, and the Desertec Industrial Initiative Conference will open the possibility for a gradual introduction of renewable energy technologies. In facilitating the deployment of renewable energies on a larger scale, the Sahara Wind Project enables the transition into a safer, more sustainable energy infrastructure in both continents. The Sahara Wind Project aims at delivering over 5 GW of wind generated electricity to supply Euro-Mediterranean markets via a High Voltage Direct Current transmission line. This project presents a market based, locally integrated economic development model that is of strategic importance to the region. Benefiting from the exceptional North Atlantic Sahara Trade Wind resources blowing from Morocco through Mauritania -which have the potential to cover close to half of the European electricity needs- these perspectives were presented in Cairo, Egypt on October 31st-2nd November 2011. The 10th World Wind Energy Conference was held under the theme "Converting Deserts in Powerhouses". |
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“The way countries succeed over the long term is by making stuff and selling it to somebody else..." |
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This answer, quoted from President Barak Obama who addressed on April 6th 2011 the employees of a GAMESA Plant -a Spanish wind turbine manufacturer- established in Fair Hills, Pennsylvania highlights the importance of creating local manufacturing capacities in the wind energy sector. During this event, President Obama focused on the efforts of his administration to support green manufacturing jobs and exports to world markets and regions which currently lack the size or capabilities for integrating a green energy industry locally. The United States being one of the largest single energy consuming markets in the world means that a green energy economy has every chance to thrive in this country. The importance of establishing domestic manufacturing capacities to support the local integration and phased deployment of the Sahara Wind Project is a key element to be taken into consideration for the region. Collaboration on broader capacity building programs and support for policies aimed at establishing local wind turbine manufacturing capabilities represents one of the main objectives of the Sahara Wind Project. |
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