http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org World Future Energy Summit Blog Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:00:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org/2012/01/18/technology-transforming-potential-of-renewable-energy/ 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 ... http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org/2012/01/17/investment-in-innovation-and-education-the-key-to-growth-say-renewables-business-leaders/ 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 ... http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org/2012/01/16/crown-prince-of-abu-dhabi-inaugurates-fifth-world-future-energy-summit/ 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 ... http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org/2012/01/16/dubai-supreme-council-of-energy-to-present-1000mw-solar-park/ 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 ... http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org/2012/01/15/world-future-energy-summit-opens-in-abu-dhabi-tomorrow/ 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 ... http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org/2012/01/11/wfes-2012-to-bring-together-over-60-ministers-from-50-countries/ 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 ... http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org/2012/01/09/over-40-products-from-33-countries-set-for-launch-at-wfes-2012/ 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 ... http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org/2012/01/08/shining-new-light-on-energy-efficiency/ 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 ... http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org/2012/01/03/wfes-2012-to-support-integration-of-solar-power-in-mena-energy-mix/ 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 ... http://wfesblog.org/wfesblog.org/2012/01/02/china-demonstrates-leadership-in-global-renewable-energy-sector-with-large-presence-at-wfes-2012/