A New Link Added to the World's Largest Solar Pipeline: First Solar

We're written about Desertec, a solar pipeline spanning from North Africa and the Middle East to Europe, extensively. When the $555 billion project is completed, it could provide up to 15% of Europe's total electricity needs. The Desertec Industrial Initiative has plenty of big-name partners, including Deutsche Bank, Siemens, Schott Solar, Abengoa, and Cevital. And now First Solar, one of our Most Innovative Companies for 2010, has joined the ranks.

First Solar is the first pure...