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Morocco turns on what will become the world’s largest solar power plant
Morocco has turned on its massive solar power plant in the town of Ourrzazate, on the edge of the Saharan desert. The plant already spans thousands of acres and is capable of generating up to 160 megawatts of power. It's already one of the biggest solar power grids in the world, capable of being seen from space. And it's only going to get bigger. The current grid, called Noor I, is just the first phase of a planned project to bring renewable energy to millions living in Morocco.
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That site is huge! I didn't know Morocco was that dependent on foreign energy. I hope they can eventually cut back by more than 42%.
It looks like something straight out of that Johnny Depp movie... Transcendence, except much much bigger!