German power company Leoni joins Desertec
Leoni, a German power and control cable company, has become the latest member of the Desertec Consortium.
View ArticleDesertec project at heart of Egypt’s renewable energy potential
With political stability returning to Egypt the country is once again on the agenda of renewable energy investors the world over. At the heart of developments is the Desertec project, which reasons...
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Desertec to push forward in government talks
Governments have come together today to push forward a new implementation phase of a green energy project called Desertec.
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Desertec solar initiative stalled by Spanish doubts
Solar power initiative Desertec has suffered a delay after Spain revealed concerns over the scheme, which would feed solar power from Northern Africa to Europe.
View ArticleBosch becomes latest to pull out of Desertec
Electronics part supplier Bosch has become the latest to exit the Desertec project, following Siemens departure last month, blaming fundamental economics.
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Exclusive: Bosch remains committed to solar despite Desertec pull-out
Germany-based Bosch Rexroth, a subsidiary of Robert Bosch, has told NewNet that despite its recent decision to pull out of the solar initiative Desertec, the group remains committed to the...
View ArticleFirst Solar becomes new shareholder in Desertec
First Solar is extending its commitment to desert power by becoming a shareholder in Desertec holding group Dii, which is focused on creating an industrial-scale market for renewable energies from the...
View ArticleSolarWorld confirms interest in Bosch’s solar assets
SolarWorld told NewNet that CEO Frank Asbeck is interested in picking up solar cell production assets that Bosch is trying to sell off with the electronics giant confirming it has received requests...
View ArticleDesertec dream alive as first concept plant begins construction in Morocco
The first Desertec concept solar power plant, the largest yet to be built in North Africa, has begun construction in Morocco, in a welcome boost to the initiative after a series of setbacks hampered...
View ArticleDesertec split as Foundation walks from Dii due to ‘irresolvable disputes’
Non-profit group Desertec Foundation, which aims to power Europe with solar panels located in North Africa’s deserts, said today it would end its involvement with Dii, which was set up to deliver the...
View ArticleDesertec France launches to promote Africa, France sustainability
Desertec, which created a sustainability concept of utilising deserts as reservoirs for solar and wind energy, has launched Desertec France in order to promote sustainability in Africa, France, and the...
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