Although barriers remain, the potential for renewable energy to meet large-scale power requirements is clear and the necessary technology is being developed much faster than we think, according to industry leaders speaking on day three of the 2012 World Future Energy Summit being held in Abu Dhabi.
At the plenary session Technology Leaders in Future Energy [...]
Posts from ‘January, 2012’
Technology transforming potential of renewable energy
Investment in innovation and education the key to growth, say renewables business leaders
Investment in education and research and development and an increased focus on emerging markets will define the renewables industry over the coming years, according to leading industry figures who gathered in Abu Dhabi today for a high-level discussion at the World Future Energy Summit 2012.
Speaking at the plenary session Business Leaders in Renewable Energy – [...]
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi inaugurates fifth World Future Energy Summit
His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, today inaugurated the fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi.
In his welcoming address, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the CEO of [...]
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy to present 1,000MW solar park
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy will present plans for the 1,000 megawatt Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park at this week’s World Future Energy Summit.
The AED12 billion solar project was announced on January 9 by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of [...]
World Future Energy Summit opens in Abu Dhabi tomorrow
World leaders, international agencies, sustainability advocates, global heads of businesses and experts, academics and students interested in future energy technologies will convene in Abu Dhabi tomorrow for the World Future Energy Summit (WFES 2012), running from January 16-19 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Now in its fifth year, the World Future Energy Summit is [...]
WFES 2012 to bring together over 60 ministers from 50 countries
The World Future Energy Summit will bring together more than 60 ministers from 50 countries to discuss key global issues relating to energy policies, development strategies, commercial incentives and industry-related challenges. The Summit begins Monday, January 16, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
The ministerial delegation at WFES 2012 includes representation from nearly every major [...]
Over 40 products from 33 countries set for launch at WFES 2012
The fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) will see over 44 new products launched in the Middle East by exhibitors from 33 countries, organizers Reed Exhibitions announce today.
The Summit has already confirmed attendees from over 120 countries, and expects the representation of nationalities to reach 140. Further demonstrating the summit’s growing global [...]
Shining new light on energy efficiency
With so much attention going on large-scale projects such as multi-million dollar solar plants or wind farms, it is easy to forget the importance of more modest technologies in the drive towards sustainable development.
Take, for instance, the humble light bulb.
Innovations in lighting technology are having a huge impact on the ability of a variety of [...]
WFES 2012 to support integration of solar power in MENA energy mix
With the cost of solar energy modules plummeting by 76 per cent in just three years, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, experts say the key to widespread adoption will depend less on price and more on improved awareness of the potential of the technology.
That is the message that solar power innovators and analysts are [...]
China demonstrates leadership in global renewable energy sector with large presence at WFES 2012
With Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao set to deliver a keynote speech on the opening day of the 2012 World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Chinese renewable energy companies are gearing up for their biggest participation in the annual event to date.
WFES 2012 has so far confirmed 43 Chinese exhibitors and presentations by senior representatives [...]
