Instead of using expensive photoelectric cells, would it not make far more sense to use solar-powered steam turbines (the sun boiling the water to produce the steam)? The water itself could readily be condensed and recycled, so shortage of water is not a difficulty.

James E. Petts, Burnham, England

Cohen, precisely Spain subventions photovoltaic panels, wind power and other forms of private electricity generation through renowables. It is one of the many success stories of modern Spain. Alicante, in particular, has dozens of private solar power setups.

Armando Gascón, -buckingham, United Kingdom

Come on.... You are Brits! You don't want to have anything to do with the corrupted EU and the rest of Europe... why cooperating with "inferior" southern countries like Italy, Spain of Greece for solar energy? You are proud Britannia, you can make it on your own! There's a lot of sun in London.

Horace, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, EU

Eye washing propaganda of politicians that are not held accountable for the citizens’ money they spend. As soon as politicians are getting involved they foul up, this has been proven again and again. When do we wake up again as in the 60's to guide these political morons?

pettet, Lille, France

Isnt the sahara in africa not europe?

sijad, sheffield,

Catherine, why don't you go back to your country instead of using Spain's electricity?

andrea, london,

very sensible- lets all remain dependent on energy supplies from often politically unstable/hostile areas of the world. Would you like the idea of a Gaddiffi type controlling our energy?

Why cannot our so called leaders come up with ideas that keep us in control of our energy?

Matthew, Coventry,

Really amusing for us on the Costa del Sol who have plenty of convertable solar energy but the most we do is use solar panels for our hot water because the Spanish government is so outdated in its attitude to energy conservation that no encouragement or information is available.

Catherine Cohen, Mijas Malaga, Spain