For global energy, water and climate security

The DESERTEC Concept

In the upcoming decades, several global developments will create new challenges for mankind. We will be confronted with problems and obstacles such as climate change, population growth beyond earth's capacity, and an increase in demand for energy and water caused by a strive for prosperity and expansion.

The DESERTEC Concept provides a way to solve these challenges.

Summary

The DESERTEC Concept describes the perspective of a sustainable supply of electricity for EU-MENA up to the year 2050.

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Status Quo

Take a look a the current implementation status of the DESERTEC Concept and see, what still has to be done to make it getting real.

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Technologies

Learn more about the different technologies included in the DESERTEC Concept and get to know each one's advantages and challenges.

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WhiteBook

Take a look a the recently issued 4th edition of the WhiteBook.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about DESERTEC here.

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Studies

Take a look at the three studies evaluating the potential of renewables, the expected needs for water and power and the construction of a HVDC grid.

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RedPaper

Take a look a the recently issued summary called RedPaper.

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