How the Middle East is using UK innovation to make energy greener

Article by DIT   Countries in the Middle East have strong foundations to build a greener, more sustainable future. The prevalence of regular sunshine and wind, ample space, and great steps forward in hydrogen production and waste-to-energy, give the region the opportunity to dramatically reduce its carbon footprint. Working hand-in-hand with the UK, the Middle East…

Sun, Salt and Saudi Mega Cities

Two years ago, The Environment looked at new solar technologies to power desalination plants in drought-prone countries that have sunshine to spare. Now, the technology is being fitted into a new megacity rising from the Saudi desert. Chris Sansom reports researchers looking since the turn of this century at prospects for solar-powered desalination have struggled…