  The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) will be the largest Global science project
of the next two decades. It will encompass a sensor network dedicated to
radioastronomy, covering two continents. It will be constructed in remote areas
of South Africa and Australia, spreading over 3000Km, in high solar irradiance
latitudes. Solar Power supply is therefore an option to power supply the SKA
and contribute to a zero carbon footprint next generation telescope. Here we
outline the major characteristics of the SKA and some innovation approaches on
thermal solar energy Integration with SKA prototypes.
