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Desertec, the most ambitious solar energy project to date, is gaining support for its plans to supply European energy needs from solar energy collected in the Sahara. The project is estimated to cost $400 billion at completion.

The technology behind Desertec involves collecting energy from solar rays gathered in the Sahara desert and transmitting it via undersea cables to Europe. Supporters are promoting the project's non-carbon footprint and economic benefits for Northern Africa.

The project does face some opposition. Detractors are wary of investment in new technology in an unstable political region, and doubtful that intercontinental transmission of solar energy is more effective and efficient than local photovoltaic production.

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