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Energy in the 21st Century / The Alternatives
In New Delhi, a conical concentrator produces intense solar heat for industrial purposes by concentrating the sun's direct radiation in one spot.
1 June 1981
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Energy in the 21st Century / the Alternatives
Solar volatic panels in Thies, Senegal.
1 January 1981
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Energy-Sources of Power: Geothermal Energy
A view of the volcanic mountain Miravalles in Costa Rica. The Institute Costarricense de Electricidad is constructing a geo-thermal plant at La Fortuna, near Miravalles, to harness geothermal energy…
1 January 1981
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Renewable Energy Solar Panels in Tokelau
A view of the solar volatic panels for a renewable energy project in Fakaofo.
23 October 2007
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Venezuela's Caroni River Hydro-Electric Development Project
A view of a section of the new Macagua I dam and power-house at the confluence of the Caroni and Orinoco Rivers. June 1961
1 June 1961
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The Caroni River Hydro-Electric Development Project in Venezuela, June 1961
Work in progress on final stages of dam construction at the site of the Government of Venezuela's Caroni River hydro-electric development project. June 1961.
1 June 1961
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The Caroni River Hydro-Electric Development Project In Venezuela
The Macagua I power-house and dam constitutes the first stage of the project.
A view of the Master Control Room of the new plant. June 1961.
1 June 1961
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Energy in the 21st Century / The Alternatives
The high price of oil, increasing worldwide demand for energy and awareness of the environmental problems associated with hydrocarbon fuels have made development of alternative energy sources…
1 June 1981
Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General in Australia
UN Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld today completed a four-day visit to Australia, during which he was occupied with numerous activities. As well as official consultations and functions, these…
17 February 1956
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Farming for Development: Dam at Itaipu in Brazil
Newly formed lake after the construction of the Itaipu Dam. Modern irrigation facilities in the State of Parana have enabled that region to become on of the breadbaskets of South America.
1 January 1983
Secretary-General
Secretary-General Inaugurates Solar Power Plant in Gujarat, India
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon inaugurated the Canal Top Solar Power Plant, in Gujarat, India.
A view from the power plant.
11 January 2015
Secretary-General
Secretary-General Visits Shams Solar Power Plant, Abu Dhabi
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Shams solar power plant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Mr. Ban has a bird's eye view of the power plant from a helicopter.
5 May 2014