Dear nada missbr, here is a ...

Published December 20, 2020 15:40 by Thomas Getz, President at Earth Cycle BioTechnologyLLC

Dear nada missbr, here is a far fetched but potentially very influential idea. I have always wondered about the feasibility of setting up elevated solar farms in arid regions near an ocean coast. Use the photoelectric power to run desalination while cultivating crops in the partial shade of the solar panels. A portion of the pure water could be allocated to irrigation. Over time this will create organic soil in a desert and contribute to carbon sequestration. Whatever topic you chose for your thesis it will be valuable for humanity. Best wishes.

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Dear Nada Missbr, I found an article that is similar to my suggestion; https://imaginethat.org/stories/a-unique-farm-project-shows-promise-in-one-of-the-worlds-most-challenging-environments/?fbclid=IwAR3U3wpHfRkQoB_mS1LyzIrLq3u2Y0KT20qO8UO5kXJTJ1GAytwWjTnc1CU

Published December 29, 2020 01:13 by Thomas Getz, President at Earth Cycle BioTechnologyLLC

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Desert sand will require addition of nutrients maybe from composting off the cuttings and clipping of the overhead crops to offset high concentrations of silica and salts. Great use of space and multitasking, but requires a long term outcome and money to fund it.

Published December 21, 2020 17:41 by John Salonich, Vice President / Managing Director

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