Excellent, in-depth piece using a detailed explanation of one ambitious project to demonstrate the potential of the industry at large. Amazing photos, too. This piece is much more thorough, but see the links for another story about a new solar thermal project, which also suggests that solar thermal may be more viable and affordable than widespread photovoltaic.

In-depth news report about the potential for solar thermal energy in the desert. This factual and well-researched article features a futuristic german project called Desertec, which proposes to generate electricity from european deserts -- and eventually the Sahara. This report cite several credible sources that claim that solar thermal could be much cheaper than photovoltaic cells over time. A very worthwhile read.

Solid special report about the idea of building solar in the Sahara to power Europe, and the real-world challenges it faces.

This story considers technological, economic and political implications of solar thermal projects in Europe. I personally knew nothing about this, so I found it very informative and interesting. The article makes me want to learn more. Great photo gallery!

An in-depth read of some very positive alternative energy possibilities. Lots of technical aspects of these massive solar energy projects are clearly explained, as are the economic hurdles -- extremely high costs -- which currently keep these dream projects in the idea stage. Highly informative; this article definitely presents a complete picture of a growing alternative energy sector.

A great, well-written, exhaustive treatment with plenty of sources.

Quality who, how and why writing with awesome pictures, very light reporting the solutions in implementation of local, state, regional, national, and world empowerment to mature the project

This is a good long article about this project Still does really address the scaling issues though.

The real story is totally missed. The real story is the psychology of the delusional thinking that makes anyone think that solar energy makes any sense. The comical idea is that the Europeans should invest in a highly uneconomic source of energy under the control of Islamic countries. It fits in with the delusion that the European countries are not broke.

Very informative.

It seems to ignore terrible geo/theo/political colorations and quarrels -- surely the sunshine falling on Islamic deserts cannot be shipped off to Europe and the ungodly enemies!