With solar power, plant costs are very high, and with hydraulic power reaching its maximum capacity, wind farms remain the best option for renewable energy in Egypt.”. Government / Industry egypt wind powerNinety percent of the land in Egypt is empty and is suitable for setting up wind turbines,” Abou El-Ella said. MORE >>

The Bison 2 will generate 105 megawatts of power and reduce carbon emissions by 90,000 tons a year. Bison 2 will generate 105 megawatts of power and will consist of 35 Siemens direct-drive wind turbines. ” Government / Industry bison 2 wind farm minnesota wind power MORE >>

What’s hotter than Italian-designer Gabriel Diamanti talking about a solar-powered desalination device for the 99%? Cleantech, Science & Technology cleantech desalination Eliodomestico Gabriele Diamanti green design solar power water scarcityLiters of Fresh Water Every Day. Sun and Sea Water. With 1.7 MORE >>

A huge hydro-wind hybrid power station will double Morocco’s entire installed hydropower capacity – and be a world’s first. The African Development Bank (ADB) has made an offer to invest $329 million of its own money in the groundbreaking hybrid wind and hydro-electric power plant. billion. MORE >>

Arava Power in Israel is fighting so Bedouin get a fair share of feed-in tariffs in Israel. “Sixty percent of the country happens to be desert, and 30 percent of the [desert] inhabitants happen to be Bedouin,” says Yosef Abramowitz, president of Arava Power Company in Israel. Backed by Siemens Arava stands to benefit too. MORE >>