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

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

World Future Energy Summit: Interactive programs for children, young people

During the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with MASDAR, the enterprise that operates to reach the broad boundaries of renewable energy and sustainable technologies industry, Vestas the world leader in wind technology, teaches the young generations about wind through educational competitions, idea sharing forums & technology experiences in virtual reality. 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

Emerging markets: Driving force behind renewable energy investment

• Energy requirements, policy and job creation are the key drivers
• Solar thermal energy has been a particularly popular investment with several large projects on the way in Abu Dhabi, Algeria, Jordan and Morocco

While developed countries remain focused on slowing demand and cutting costs, an insatiable hunger for energy within the emerging markets such as those in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) now appears to be the driving force behind renewable energy investmentEmerging markets, renewable energy,  investment, according to Ernst & Young’s latest quarterly global renewable energy Country Attractiveness Indices report (CAI). Read more

IRENA Pacific leaders meeting heralds new regional energy era

A Pacific Leader’s Meeting held in Abu Dhabi by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in advance of its Second Assembly, (January 14-15), issued a public communique confirming the Agency’s proposed work activities to accelerate renewable energy deployment in this important region, which is currently heavily dependent on fossil fuels. Read more

UAE, Japan to collaborate in clean technology and renewable energy fields

Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs His Excellency Mr. Koichiro Gemba today visited Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multifaceted renewable energy company. The Minister of Foreign Affairs met with Masdar officials to discuss ways the two nations can continue to grow their cooperation in the advancement, development and dissemination of renewable energy and clean technologies. Read more

Renewable energy property portfolio analysis tool launched

A new assessment tool that helps global property managers understand at a glance their properties’ investment potential for renewable energy technology has been co-developed by Jones Lang LaSalle and low carbon consultancy Encraft.

The tool, called RESPRO, will enable Jones Lang LaSalle to advise clients at the touch of a button on the potential impact on their property portfolio from installing renewable energy solutions at their sites. Read more

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