The DESERTEC Concept

For Human and Planetary Security

Answers to your questions on clean power from deserts

In the last week, the DESERTEC Concept has generated a lot of interest in the media. But what has been reported in the press is not the whole story. DESERTEC is not simply about supplying Europe with energy from deserts. It is an integrated concept for supplying the whole world with clean energy and for fighting climate change.

 

There is an overview of the concept in the DESERTEC "Red Paper", with answers to many commonly-asked questions.

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The DESERTEC Foundation is a charitable body that has been created by members of the "TREC" Network, with support of His Royal Highness Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan and the German Association of the Club of Rome.

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Just Imagine

CNN Video:|Just Imagine - Gerhard Knies' Vision

CNN trailer about the vision of Dr. Gerhard Knies and the science network TREC who developed the DESERTEC Concept for energy, climate and human security.

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Concept

For Global Energy, Water|and Climate Security

The DESERTEC Concept illustrates a scenario for sustainable development in a world with 10 billion people.

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Studies

Results show: DESERTEC|is possible

Find detailed results from the studies by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Greenpeace, ESTELA and IEA SolarPACES.

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FAQ

Any Questions?|Some Answers

Find answers to frequently asked questions about DESERTEC here.

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