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

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates 5th World Future Energy Summit

• Chinese premier outlines four-stage process to address future energy challenge
• South Korean Prime Minister calls on developed and developing world to work together
• UN Secretary-General calls for increased commitment on sustainable energy initiatives

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. Read more

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy presents new solar park at WFES

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.

Now in its fifth year, the summit takes place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from today until January 16, 2012. Read more

UN Secretary-General calls for action to achieve Sustainable Energy for All by 2030

In his keynote address today to the World Future Energy Summit, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on governments, the private sector, and civil society to make significant commitments to action in support of his Sustainable Energy for All Initiative. His call to action underscores the importance of energy to sustainable development, and contributes to the global launch of 2012 as the International Year  of Sustainable Energy for All. Read more

First Minister of Scotland urges Middle East young innovators to seize energy challenge

• First Minister of Scotland urges young innovators in the Middle East to seize energy challenge
• Salmond invites world’s energy talent to visit Scotland

The First Minister of Scotland, Mr Alex Salmond, has invited a gathering of the world’s most talented innovators to visit Scotland to see the world-class energy research being undertaken here.

The First Minister extended the invitation to attend the Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference while addressing the World’s Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL) at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. He told the gathering of over 150 students from UAE universities, international universities, and young professionals from local companies that they should experience the world class related energy research, development and industry taking place in Scotland. Read more

Renewable Energy is the future of mankind, India’s minister Dr Farooq Abdullah

An exclusive interview with Dr Farooq Abdullah, India’s renewable energy minister ahead of the official opening of World Future Energy Summit 2012 in Abu Dhabi tomorrow, highlights the role of renewable energy in India’s economic growth.

Dr. Farooq Abdullah is the Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy in the Government of India. He is best known for his energetic leadership of the pathbreaking and transformational initiative in renewable energy – The Jawahar Lal Nehru National Solar Mission. He is also known for a number of other initiatives in the renewable energy space in India-notably, renewable energy for energy access, the introduction of Generation Based Incentives and the move towards introduction of Renewable Energy Certificates.

How important is renewable energy and clean technologies to emerging markets, such as India? Read more

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