Alternative Energy Projects Stumble on a Need for Water

The New York Times September 29, 2009 By Todd Woody

Solar Millenium, a German developer, came up with a new idea that may provide people with hundreds of jobs. The plan was to make two big solar plantations that would have the sun generate electricity. Recently, the company stated that they would need 1.3 billion gallons of water each year to cool the power plants.

This idea seems very interesting and convenient for almost everyone, but when it comes to using 1.3 billion gallons of water each year, I'm not too sure about it. I turn off the water whenever possible in order to conserve the water. This author found all the necessary information needed to decide whether this is a successful idea or not.



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