Five energy projects that are fighting climate change

Every year it feels hotter/wetter/colder and nobody seems to be doing anything significant to stop it. Almost nobody.

Here are five large scale projects that give us some hope.

         1. World’s largest hydroelectric project in DR Congo

The Grand Inga dam has numerous challenges to overcome before it comes to life, the estimated cost of 80 Billion dollars is just one of them. However, its installed capacity is expected to be 40GW (Gigawatts). That is almost double of China’s Three Gorges dam which is currently the largest hydro project on the planet.

2.  A 4000 MW project in Tunisia

This large-scale solar project is under construction in Tunisia, North Africa. The aim is to satisfy the energy requirements for approximately 2 Million homes in Europe!

The project is expected to assist the growth of the Tunisian economy and reduce the carbon footprint of Europe’s energy source. 

The project is expected to kick off in 2020.

3.  Ivanpah, North America

This is the largest solar thermal project in the world and is currently operational. It is located in the Mojave Desert in North America and was co-constructed by Google. It has a capacity of 392 MW (Megawatts) and after some initial hiccups it has started to significantly improve its performance.

4. Krafla, Iceland

It is a geothermal power plant and has the potential to produce 60MW. The heat from the land underneath is channelized to power the country.

It is the largest power station in Iceland and its construction started way back in 1974.

Moreover, it utilizes the world’s hottest geothermal well with temperatures touching 430°C! 

5. Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, Canada

At this moment, Bruce Nuclear Generating Station is the largest operating nuclear power station in the world. This is because the largest nuclear plant (which is in Japan) isn’t operating since the Fukushima disaster in 2011.

The Canadian facility has a gigantic capacity of 6,384 MW and is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Huron. It employs approximately 3,800 workers. Moreover, it provides 30% of Ontario's power needs and through a Life-Extension-Program it shall continue operating at least until 2064.
And that gives us hope. For now.