8 Impressive Solar Energy Fields Around the World

AmazingSolarEnergyFields_ivanpah

Sexy solar energy fields from around the world.

The need for smart energy is high on the list of global priorities–up there with water and our waste issues. Pumping fossil fuel has gone on for far too long. Around the world, countries are addressing the need for alternative energy sources, and using smart renewable alternatives like our sun, which produces a ton of energy if you are in the right place. It is estimated that over a 12-hour time period, useable, solar energy can amount to 438,000 watt-hours per square foot per year in one location.

Regions around the world are taking the initiative to shift from fossil fuel energy sources to solar. For example, recently Los Angeles launched the largest solar energy rooftop program in the world. Many of these solar field projects are a fusion of impeccable design aesthetic and sharp scientific consideration. Here’s a round up of beautiful and impressive solar energy fields from around the world. Who every said energy wasn’t sexy?

AmazingSolarEnergyFields_Olmedilla de Alarcón

1. Olmedilla de Alarcón, Spain

AmazingSolarEnergyFields_ivanpah

2. Ivanpah, Dry Lake, California

ImpressiveSolarEnergyFields_hawaii

3. Ocean Vodka Farm, Hawaii

AmazingSolarEnergyFields_GM

4. Baltimore Solar Array, on GM plant rooftop, Baltimore

ImpressiveSOlarFields_France

5. Les Mees Solar Field, France

ImpressiveSolarEnergyField_Germany

6. Waldpolenz Solar Park, Germany

ImpressiveSolarFields_StadiumChina

7. Kaohsiung Stadium, China

AmazingSolarEnergyFields_gothamgreens

8. Gotham Greens, Brooklyn, New York

 

See Also:

10 Infographics on Energy 

3 Trendy Brands Embracing Clean Energy in a Big Way

5 Cool Gadgets that Help You Save Energy & Help You Create Your Own Electricity 

9 Clean Energy Infographics That Prove Solar & Wind are the Future

 

Image: brightsource, nobesol, Ivanpah, oceanvodka, General Motors, efinity, wikicommons, Gotham Greens

Juliette Donatelli

Working in the field of sustainability for over seven years, Juliette is passionate about its intersection within the fashion industry. Juliette began studying ecological conservation, and led consumer awareness campaigns around the world from water usage in southern California, riparian restoration in South Africa, food distribution in Paris and bison habitat in the Great Plains. She has launched her passion--consumerism and sustainability--into a place where it hits home--fashion. Juliette is the founder and editor-in-chief of spadesandsilk.com, Director of Sustainability at Manufacture NY, and loves to read, dance, swim and enjoy the occasional glass of champagne.