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Morocco launch first phase of world’s largest solar plant

in Sustainable economy by
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Aerial view of Noor 1

It is a very ambitious project. The Ouarzazate Park, in the Sahara desert to the southeast of Casablanca, will become the largest solar power complex in the world. According to its promoters, the total capacity of power generation will be 580 megawatts (MW). Jeune Afrique magazine presents five aspects of the Noor solar plant.
The first part, called Noor-1, was launched in February 2016 while Morocco hosts in December the COP 22. The project will soon be supplemented by three other solar fields: Noor-2, Noor-3 and Noor-4.

  1. 3 437 football fields
    The first phase, Noor 1, spans over 400 hectares. But ultimately, when the other three phases of the project are completed, the plant is expected to extend over 3093 hectares, which would be equivalent to the size of 3437 football pitches.
  2. Electricity for one million homes
    Noor-1 will have a production capacity of 160 megawatts. It is the “greatest production ever developed in the world,” the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN) told. The solar panels will include more than 20,000 collectors which follow the movement of the sun throughout the day. The energy produced will then be stored for three hours, thereby producing electricity even when the sun is set. When all four phases are completed, it should be able to provide electricity to one million homes.
  3. Provide 52% of energy needs for Morocco in 2030
    The objective of this project is to supply Morocco from 52% of its energy needs from renewable energy by 2030 because the energy bill is quite bulky for the Moroccan economy.
  4. 240,000 tons of CO2 each year
    According to the African Development Bank, the first phase will prevent the return of 240 000 tons of CO2 per year; that is, 6 million tons of CO2 in 25 years of operation. When Noor-2 and Noor-3 will be functional, 19 million tons of CO2 will be avoided in 25 years, said ADB said.
  5. Costing $ 9 billion
    A huge investment of $ 9 billion must be raised to complete the project. The African Development Bank, the World Bank, the European Investment Bank and several private partners are involved in this project. The German development Bank KFW has provided principle funding of € 400 million while some € 800 million has been invested in the project.

Cooking with Afghan refugees

in Collaborative Economy by
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The Weltladen Team Götzis with the refugees

Under the motto “More than just a dining experience” the World Shop Götzis team attempted a very singular action of solidarity; cooking with six Afghan refugees. vol.at met the
The idea cropped up last year following the receipt by the Austrian Cooperation Agency for Refugees of six tons of fragrant rice offered by the World Shop Götzis. The purpose of the shops was simple; send a message of solidarity and effective attempt to fight global injustice.

To fight global injustice

As an extension of their approach and as part of their team was still in contact with the refugees, they decided to organize a multicultural culinary evening. With the help of Kathi Lampert School and Birgit Drexel, the gastronomic exploration evening was a success.
Everyone was able to enjoy some quiet and rewarding moments in the company of refugees: Aziz Rahman, Jasin Sultani, Ahmdzai Mansoor, Rahmat Akbari and Farid Ullah. “We want these men to be regularized as soon as possible,” concluded Beate Scheier of Weltladen Götzis.

Austrian helped Syrian refugees

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Anna Glanz and her team during the distribution of rice boxes

The Mistelbacher Weltladen and EZA (a development corporation in Fair Trade) donated 250 kg of rice to Syrian refugees in Mistelbach, Austria.
The association also collected food like potato and onion from stores and place them in an old warehouse. Then its members proceeded to the distribution of food, once a week, to refugees from Syria who needed primary care. The Green Net Cooperative had also shown solidarity with refugees in Austria and had made available flour and Thai rice to refugees.
This initiative of the EZA, in collaboration with local initiatives for refugees, involved several volunteers and many months of work to assist asylum seekers. “As a professional in fair trade, we must work together to help these desperate people and also fight against global injustice,” said the Director-General Anna Glanz.
The Mistelbach district is a territorial subdivision in the northeast of Austria in so-called Lower Austria, one of Austria’s nine Federal States. It is located roughly 40 km northeast of Austria’s capital Vienna.

ReGen Villages: The village of the future in Amsterdam

in Environment by

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A local community capable of producing its own food and its own energy? Many of us dream about it. For some, this dream will become a reality in a new neighbourhood built in the suburbs of Amsterdam. Let’s discover ReGenVillages. (Article extracted from mrmondialisation.org, June 5, 2016) Read more

One-third of the world’s electricity to be green in 2050

in Renewable Energy by

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In its annual report on energy technologies published on 1 June 2016, entitled Energy Technology Perspectives 2016, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said the installation of solar panels on the roofs of buildings could afford to provide one-third of the power consumption of the towns within 40 years.

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My RestoBox: the zero-waste delivery

in Sustainable economy by

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Exit disposable packaging but not the quality or the service. My RestoBox has the ambition to offer the same services as in the restaurant, but at home and responsibly.

My RestoBox is a home meal delivery company on the principle of “zero waste”. According to its President Patrice Faye, “packaging can represent 10% of turnover in the home delivery sector. It is an economic and environmental disaster.”

The homemade dishes from quality products are delivered with 100% run electric vehicles in returnable and reusable boxes. At the end of your meal, you can even alert the server, by sending a message, for them to come and get rid of the box in a few minutes.

Sustainable and connected economy

My RestoBox is also a human-oriented project since it pursued a policy favouring the integration of people in difficulty allowing them to get some money and the possibility to donate to associations working against hunger in the world.

Many inhabitants of Lille are already seduced by this innovative concept; in participating in the Third Industrial Revolution in Nord-Pas-de-Calais – Picardie, based on sustainable and connected economy.

San Diego to run exclusively on renewable energy by 2035

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Many countries and cities are promoting renewable energy. San Diego is the second largest region in the United States which generates electricity from solar energy. A research has been conducted in order to further increase the use of renewable energy in the day to day running of the municipality. (Article extracted from Solar Crunch, May8, 2016). Read more

Vertical Forest: a sustainable residential building in Milan

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Growing beeches, oaks, olive trees, apples, cherries and Turkish hazelnuts on buildings: this is the successful bet of Italian architect Stefano Boeri. The development of such Bosco verticale (Vertical Forest) creates a network of environmental corridors and increases greenspaces in the city of Milan. Read more

Eco Domum turns plastic waste into affordable housing in Mexico

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The type of plastic waste recovered

Mexican startup Eco Domum, created in 2013, has an ecological and solidarity vocation. Through recycling, it gives a second life to plastic waste and offers low-cost housing to the poor. Read more

Farmers in France turn to Agroecology

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Agroecology is making its merry way in France. This is a promising form of agriculture and it is gradually progressing. According to a survey, 79% of farmers apply this concept in 2015 against 50% in 2014. Read more

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