Portugal opens major solar plant

[LSK]

Portugal has inaugurated what it says is the world's most powerful solar power plant.

The array of electricity-generating solar panels covers about 60 hectares (150 acres) in one of Europe's sunniest areas in southern Portugal.

Officials say the plant should produce enough energy to supply 8,000 homes.

The plant is part of Portugal's efforts to cut its reliance on imported fuel and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases that add to global warming.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6505221.stm

[BlueJazz]

1. Isn't it amazing how we are starting to hear about the progress....

... other counties are making towards energy needs and leaving the "Oil Mongrels" behind?

...And in the USA, (a lot) of Americans Luve thar new Hummer.

Christ!

[Captain Angry]

4. It's really depressing how shortsighted Americans can be

I will be having dinner with somebody tonight who doesn't recycle because he's not paid to do so. Why should he do something that will make somebody else money?

Good guy. But we can't talk about politics or it looks like the Geraldo v. O'Reilly match.

[valerief]

2. Uh-oh. We'll be going to war with the Portuguese next. nt

[LSK]

3. .

Because they have ties to Al Queda!

:rofl:

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5. kick

[Nutmegger]

6. Welcome

:hi:

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7. Thx, nice to be here.

[LSK]

8. Welcome to DU!

:hi: