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?

1. Olmedilla de Alarcón, Spain

2. Ivanpah, Dry Lake, California

3. Ocean Vodka Farm, Hawaii

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

5. Les Mees Solar Field, France

6. Waldpolenz Solar Park, Germany

7. Kaohsiung Stadium, China

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

The post 8 Impressive Solar Energy Fields Around the World appeared first on EcoSalon.