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The world is not short of plans for large zero emission energy production projects. ElectronRun has so far covered several solar projects or proposals worldwide -see links below. The Southwest states of the US are blessed with lots of sunshine, a fact that has recently led to several large solar project plans in this corner of the world.

Wind energy however has not shown its full potential yet, Southern California Edison plans a massive park just 100 miles north of LA at the Tehachapi desert. Construction is starting right now, and when the project is complete in 2013 it will produce 4.5 GW (yes 4500 Megawatts!) to power 3 million homes! The Horse Hollow Wind Project in Texas was so far the largest wind project in the US with 730 MW.

Having of course a competition as to who has the largest project after some point starts to get a little silly, what really matters is that all these projects are green, have minimal impact in the areas where energy is produced and more importantly have reached a scale that can really make a difference. 3 million homes is a huge number corresponding to almost one third of Californian population! Finally some really good news that provides much needed hope!

Link 1: Treehugger

Link 2: Boston Herald

Link 3: ElectronRun - Are OTEC energy islands the answer to our energy needs?

Link 4: ElectronRun - How solar energy could make the US energy independent

Link 5: ElectronRun - Can the Desertec project provide the EU with green energy?

Link 6: ElectronRun - Second largest photovoltaic park in Europe to be constructed in Greece