# Globally plus Locally Everyone wants Solar

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/12/globally-plus-locally-everyone-wants-solar/
- Published: 2019-12-04T00:41:20-05:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

I think the most startling thing is that just 1 hour of solar energy in the Sahara
and Mohave Deserts generated is equal to 1 year of power for the global population.

Warmer countries in particular have an opportunity to effectively utilize the power
of solar energy. it is interesting that Germany is the best performer while not 
being a country with a great amount of solar energy.
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Now as of late [OnForce Solar](https://www.onforcesolar.com/) signed a big deal 
with Woodstock, New York for solar power for the community. Now that’s a show or
concert waiting to happen.

SunPower installed 3.6 megawatts of systems in the Oakland School District in California.
This includes 16 schools, using SunPower solar panels. The systems include rooftop
solar arrays and solar shade structures in school parking lots, which take advantage
of underutilized space and provide needed shade.,
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“Oakland Unified School District can rely on its SunPower solar systems to deliver
guaranteed performance for the next 25 years or more,” said Howard Wenger, SunPower
president, regions.

“SunPower works with school districts across California to reduce operating costs
and repurpose the savings to the classroom. It is extremely rewarding to partner
with our public schools to deliver needed savings, while inspiring teachers and 
students with the great power and potential of the sun.”

#### **_Parts of China are committing gigawatts to solar. _**

The first phase construction of a giant solar energy [1.1 GW solar power plant](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/03/chinas-giant-solar-plant-project-underway/)
project. Located in China’s Gansu Province is completed.

The solar company that is building the plant, China Singyes Solar Technologies Holdings.
All confirmed that an initial 300 MW phase is planned for the Hongshagang Industrial
Park in Minqin County, Wuwei.

Construction competed in 2013, with the expected average annual electricity output
of the Wuwei plant standing at 480 million kWh.

The solar company also committed to supporting regional clean energy development.
So back in December 2013 signed a strategic development agreement with the government
of Mingin.
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Then I’ve heard that [PV Panels from Solartech Ltd.](https://web.archive.org/web/20170815074640/http://www.solartech.org.uk:80/systems/solar-panels)
Powered up a public park.

#### In conclusion: Why does this matter?

Solar is taking a global phenomenon that is bigger and perpetual. So you may not
have solar today, you will have it soon enough. Finally and for your home, business
or the products you buy. All being powered with solar is inevitable.

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