DESERTEC annually awards the DESERTEC Award to projects that are not only future-orientated and cutting-edge, but also can be replicated in many other locations around the world.
The first solar-generating plant in the world was set up already more than 100 years ago in Egypt. The success of existing solar-thermal power plants strengthens the belief that a global energy transition is truly possible.
Based on the DESERTEC Criteria four power plants were nominated for the DESERTEC Award 2014. The DESERTEC critiera consider in particular economic viability, supply security, the social and environmental impacts of renewable energy projects located in deserts.
DESERTEC is categorically open for new technologies with the emphasis on arid areas. In the following years, also wind and photovoltaic projects could be awarded.
With the DESERTEC Award we proove the feasibilty of an Energy Turnaround. Support our work and become part of the solution.
THE DESERTEC AWARD 2014 – Video Trailer