Elon Musk: Sahara's solar potential can power Europe, aid water crisis

“Of course, the sun doesn’t shine all the time, but on average, a square kilometer of solar panels can produce roughly one gigawatt per day, which is substantial,” he noted. He also mentioned that harnessing some of the solar heat from the Sahara could potentially generate enough electricity for all of Europe. While the vast potential of solar energy is often underestimated, Musk asserted that the calculations are straightforward and promising.