Published on 12/22/2004
This solar energy farm is the symbol of the German will to use clean energy.
The solar park consists of 57600 solar panels will generate 10 megawatts. That's enough to power 9000 homes. It's not much energy compared to traditional power plant, but the cost of building the solar park is so low that the installation is said to become profitable quickly, while creating zero pollution.
Germany is currently the leading country when it comes to produce wind energy. Representatives in California are watching the solar park closely, aiming a reproducing the model… if it works.
[sfgate]