DESERTEC Renewable and Clean Energy

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1 DESERTEC Renewable and Clean Energy Renewables can supply electricity during 99,9% of the time Götz Schuchart Co-Founder DESERTEC Foundation

2 Source: NASA

3 In 2050, the world s population will need 3 planets to cover its demand for resources 3

4 How can 9 billion people live peacefully together on just one planet? 4

5 Challenges of a global energy supply growing energy demand and the threat of climate change 1. By 2050, the global demand for electricity will more than double The world population will grow from 7 to around 9 billion people Developing countries will catch up with industrialized states 2. Simultaneously, a fast and drastic reduction of CO 2 is necessary in order to prevent catastrophic climate change 5 If the earth warms by more than 2 C, tipping points will be reached, and lead to runaway climate change If we release over 750 billion metric tonnes of additional CO 2, it becomes more and more likely that we will pass the 2 C limit At the current rate of growth, CO 2 emissions will breach that 750 bn tonne limit in 25 years

6 Clean energy is available in abundance! Within 6 hours deserts receive more energy from the sun than humankind consumes within a year

7 Clean energy is available in abundance! But only a fraction of these areas would be needed to supply the world s population with clean energy Today and in the year 2050

8 Global fossil fuel reserves Conventional energy resources vs. Annual global solar radiation

9 The DESERTEC Concept for EU-MENA (Europe, Middle East, Northern Africa)

10 The DESERTEC Concept for EU-MENA DLR Studies: renewable energy potential in the EU and in MENA Biomass: TWh/y Solar power: TWh/y Geothermal: TWh/y Electricity demand in EU-MENA in the year 2050: TWh/y Windpower: TWh/y Hydropower: TWh/y 10

11 The DESERTEC Concept for EU-MENA The best sites offer the greatest benefit for climate protection For the same investment, the best sites can produce more clean electricity and therefore replace more conventional power Solar energy especially in the south, wind power in coastal areas, hydropower in the mountains, biomass in fertile central Europe, geothermal as available 11

12 The DESERTEC Concept for EU-MENA faces many challenges for it s implementation 1. Difficult Geo-Political environment Many countries with different political systems involved in the concept Unstable political situation in several MENA countries 2. Difficulties due to the financial crisis / Uncertainty for investors 12

13 DESERTEC and Brazil We want to promote the basic ideas of the DESERTEC concept for Brazil Brazil has excellent conditions to achieve the supply of electricity 100% from renewable energy sources. We would like to promote the revision of the Brazilian National Plan for Energy in order to put highest priority on renewables and set aggressive but achievable goals for the future! We believe that Brazil has in many ways more favorable conditions than other regions on Earth for achieving the final goal in a faster time frame. 13

14 DESERTEC and Brazil 1) The country already receives 70% electricity from Hydro Power 14 Source:

15 DESERTEC and Brazil 2) The country has excellent conditions for Solar Power 15 Source: ATLAS de Irradiação Solar no Brasil (Adaptado).

16 DESERTEC and Brazil 3) The country has excellent conditions for Wind Power 16 Source: Atlas do Potencial Eolico Brasileiro

17 DESERTEC and Brazil 4) The country has excellent conditions for Biomass 17 Source: CENTRO NACIONAL DE REFERÊNCIA EM BIOMASSA - CENBIO

18 DESERTEC and Brazil Excellent conditions for achieving electricity supply from 100% renewable sources 5) The country has no need to create any new expensive energy storages which are usually required for Solar and Wind Power due to the high usage of Hydro Power 6) Brazil has all required renewable resources inside it s own country 7) Brazil can achieve the goals without depending on other countries cooperation (although it would be favorable to have an integrated concept for LATAM or the South Cone). Considering all these factors in comparison to the conditions which we are 18 facing in EU-MENA, Brazil is a land of milk and honey!

19 High level vision for Brazil 1) No need to construct additional hydro power plants besides the ones in construction and planning 2) Use Solar and Wind Power to replace Fossil Fuel and Nuclear Power Plants 3) Use Biomass Power plants to cover peaks not covered by Hydro Power (golden reserve) 4) Invest heavily in energy efficiency measures (huge potential!) 19

20 High level vision for Brazil 5) Incentivize decentralized generation of energy a) Grid connected PV (residential and business) b) Use of Solar Thermal and Biomass by the Industry (process energy) c) Solar Thermal for Residential Water heating We truly believe that it is possible to achieve the electricity supply from 100% renewable sources. It will take many decades but it is the only way for a sustainable future and Brazil could become a world wide leader in this respect. 20

21 DESERTEC is promoting the establishment of the necessary framework conditions South America We are starting activities in Chile Peru and soon in Brazil 21

22 22 Become part of the solution!

23 2009 DESERTEC Foundation Fast worldwide implementation of the DESERTEC Concept Founded by the Club of Rome and committed private individuals, the nonprofit DESERTEC Foundation is a global civil society initiative aiming to shape a sustainable future With around 30 staff members and country coordinators and a large global community of supporters, the foundation is active around the world, accelerating the global implementation of the DESERTEC Concept: It informs civil society and politicians about DESERTEC Supports knowledge transfer and scientific co-operation Fosters exchange and co-operation with the private sector Evaluates and initiates projects that could serve as models 23 Promotes the establishment of necessary framework conditions

24 Informing the world that DESERTEC Demonstrates how to combat climate change, ensure a reliable energy supply and promote security and development by using all renewable energies where they are at their most abundant and by integrating them into a transnational super grid. This solution is achievable today, because all technologies are available, it is a win-win-strategy for all involved parties and it can be implemented worldwide:

25 Informing the world about DESERTEC through The press, its website, newsletter and social media 25

26 Informing the world about DESERTEC through Films on DESERTEC and the renewable energy revolution 26

27 Informing the world about DESERTEC through Flyers, articles and books like the DESERTEC Atlas Hundreds of international presentations, meetings, talks at schools, universities, conferences, with associations, in companies 27

28 Informing the world about DESERTEC through Intensive political work with ministries, the Arab League, the European Union Active participation at international conferences for climate protection 28

29 Supporting knowledge transfer & scientific co-operation The DESERTEC University Network launched in 2010 In 2010, the DESERTEC Foundation launched the DESERTEC University Network as a platform for scientific and academic collaboration for the MENA region It is committed to developing know-how and implementing study programs related to renewable energies Founding members included the DESERTEC Foundation and 18 universities and research facilities from the MENA region Further universities from Europe and MENA have since joined the network 29

30 Supporting knowledge transfer & scientific co-operation RE-Generation MENA launched in 2011 Project for NGOs and students in Egypt and Tunisia Funded by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany Creating awareness about DESERTEC and its positive impacts Establishing a better understanding of mechanisms for introducing renewable energies and their overall benefits Cooperation on a common approach for sustainable development 30

31 Supporting knowledge transfer & scientific co-operation The DESERTEC Knowledge Platform to be launched in 2012 Facilitates knowledge-sharing and collaboration in the DESERTEC community is funded by the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt and can be accessed at: 31

32 Foster exchange & co-operation with the private sector The industrial initiative Dii GmbH launched in 2009 In 2009, the non-profit DESERTEC Foundation founded the industrial initiative Dii GmbH together with partners from industry and finance Like the DESERTEC Foundation, Dii GmbH will not build power plants itself Instead it focuses on four core objectives in EU-MENA: Development of a long term roll-out plan for the period up to 2050 providing investment and financing guidance Carrying out specific in-depth studies Development of a framework for feasible investments into renewable energy and interconnected grids in EU-MENA 32 Origination of reference projects to prove feasibility

33 Foster exchange & co-operation with the private sector WEREEMa: Wind Energy & Renewable Energy in Maroc launched in 2011 Funded by EU and BMU, the Schleswig-Holstein Investment Bank, the DESERTEC Foundation and partners from Morocco and Germany work together to improve the framework conditions for the rapid development of wind and other renewable energies in Morocco This will be achieved through Building capacity in education and research, Network studies, Wind measurements, Pilot projects and 33 Economic cooperation.

34 Evaluate and initiate projects that could serve as models DESERTEC criteria for CSP project evaluation The DESERTEC Foundation evaluates projects that could serve as models for the implementation of DESERTEC according to its sustainability criteria: Principle 1 Secure provision and distribution of electricity Criteria Principle 2 Social responsibility and economic sustainability Criteria Principle 3 Environmental responsibility Criteria Dispatchability Minimized down-time Local and national benefit Interconnectivity and grid stability Profound consideration of socio-economic impacts Participation Maximized involvement of local / regional economy Profound consideration of environmental impacts Conservation of rare, threatened or endangered species and habitats Minimized waste production. Maximized use of renewable energy Minimized use of water / optimum: neutral water balance

35 Take the Opportunity to Create a Better Future Become Part of the Solution Today! Download our flyer and tell friends and acquaintances about DESERTEC Register for our newsletter and we will keep you up to date on developments and ways to get involved Work with us: We are looking for committed, talented people who want to support us in our various activities Donate to support the fast global implementation of DESERTEC Become an official DESERTEC Partner. Is your company interested? 35

36 36 Become part of the solution!