World Future Energy Summit 2013 opens Call for Proposals

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2013 opens its Call for Proposals for the forthcoming conference to be held 15-17 January 2013, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the theme of “Powering the Future of Energy Innovation”.

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2013 will bring together global leaders in policy, technology and business to develop new ways of thinking, and shape the future of renewable energy whilst prioritizing sustainability in their efforts to address the world’s social, environmental and economic challenges. Read more

Dubai saves record 216MW during Earth Hour

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said the Earth Hour 2012 celebrations drew overwhelming support from all sectors of the community in the emirate and helped achieved a record saving of 216,000 KW/h and 130,000 kg carbon emission.

Announcing the achievement, Dewa said thanks to the support of people in Dubai, the global event, held to mark the single largest act of conservation for the betterment of Earth, had resulted in a 6 per cent increase in saving compared to 2011. Read more

Buy fuel on your credit card with 2 dirhams extra

Credit cards can be used again to buy petrol

The use of cards was suspended few years ago, because of the high cost of processing transactions. Now oil companies requested permission to charge credit cards again.

Drivers who use cards will have to pay a Dh2 extra each time they buy fuel, according to the official news agency WAM. The Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection had approved the request from the petrol retailers, overturning a decision to prevent the companies imposing surcharges. Read more

Zayed Future Energy Prize 2013 submissions

The Zayed Future Energy Prize announced that it will open submissions for the 2013 edition of the awards on March 5th. The Prize will invite entries from companies, individuals, organizations and high schools prior to the deadline to submit – July 16, 2012, for a chance to win part of the US$4 million prize fund. Read more

Dubai to reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions

Dubai will develop a strategy to reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as recommendations for ultimately monetising them through a groundbreaking carbon trading scheme, it was announced today.

The initiative is an integral part of the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030, including the plans to build a 1,000-megawatt solar power park in the Emirate announced last month. Read more

UAE regulator invites public comments on nuclear power plant guide

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has invited the public to review and comment on its new guide, which focusses on designing and operating a nuclear power plant.

The draft Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Operation of Nuclear Power Plants (FANR-RG-005) is aimed at helping any utility that wishes to operate a nuclear power plant in the UAE understand the regulator’s requirements for the siting, design, construction, commissioning and operation of such a facility. Read more

Emirati women impress Young Future Energy Leaders Theater

At the 2012 World Future Energy Summit, a group of young Emirati women showed how they are leading the way on energy and climate change in the UAE.

Alice Marsden, an attorney at Latham & Watkins, moderated a panel discussion on clean energy and climate change. The four women panelists, who come from diverse education and career backgrounds, shared their experiences and perspectives with conference attendees at the Young Future Energy Leaders Theater. Read more

Technology transforming potential of renewable energy

• Industry experts examine role of innovation in making utility-scale clean energy a reality on day three of WFES 2012

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. Read more

Scotland, Masdar to develop comprehensive renewable energy plan

Scotland and Masdar Agree Framework to Develop Comprehensive Renewable Energy Plan

From offshore wind power developments to carbon capture and storage, Scotland and Masdar agree to a framework for action during the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. Read more

New solar world record announced during World Future Energy Summit

First Solar Sets AnotherWorld Record for CdTe Solar PV Efficiency 14.4 Percent Total Area Efficiency Module Confirmed by NREL

First Solar, Inc. today announced it set a new world record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) solar module efficiency, achieving 14.4 percenttotal area efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) confirmed the record, which eclipsed the prior record of 13.4 percent, which also was set by First Solar. Read more

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