Algeria ‘s state-owned Sonelgaz signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dii to export solar energy developed their country. The 3rd such deal to date, Algeria has pledged to derive as much as 40% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, on which it is willing to spend a whopping $20 billion! billion. ”Construction MORE >>

Neighbouring Algeria wants to emulate Morocco by holding talks with the French automobile giant to set up a factory in the north African country. Cars & Transportation Algeria cars France greenhouse gas Morocco Tangier Zero CarbonMorocco’s zero-carbon car factory opening earlier this month, via NY Times. MORE >>

“We do have projects in development,” he said, “in Morocco, and Algeria and Saudi Arabia, Oman, which we’re looking at. He told me that among other projects Solar Reserve is looking at in Morocco, and Algeria and Oman, they are also looking at a possible Saudi Arabian project too. was surprised. ” So soon? MORE >>

More on Food Crimes and Other Craziness: Canadian Jailed in Lebanon for Selling Rotten Potatoes to Algeria. A man identified as “A.M” ” made off with $1 million worth of saffron before Dubai authorities launched an undercover investigation to nab him! An expert, apparently. sack of saffron. Dubai undercover. MORE >>

The first of the Desertec solar projects all use CSP, in Morocc o, and in  Algeria , and just today – in  Tunisia. Although the sites are not yet named, at least one of the plants will be in Abu Dhabi. This is due to the drop in the cost of refining polysilicon and the intense competition among PV solar panel manufacturers. MORE >>