World Future Energy Summit News for January 2010

World Future Energy Summit News Archive

“Business as usual not acceptable as risk of climate change escalates”

Rajendra Kumar Pachauri, Director General of TERI, told the audience at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE last week, that “business as usual [is] not acceptable as risk of climate change escalates,” and that an upsurge in action at the grassroots level is needed

UK and UAE to jointly research renewable energy

Britain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will jointly fund £1 million for research into renewable energy policy.

Sustainable biofuels advancement project established in UAE

Honeywell’ UOP LLC, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, Boeing and Etihad Airways will establish a research institute in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, dedicated to sustainable biofuels advancement.

Toyota wins Zayed Future Energy Prize 2010 Toyota wins Zayed Future Energy Prize 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation has been awarded the 2010 Zayed Future Energy Prize for its third-generation Toyota Prius, the world’s first mass-produced hybrid vehicle.

Fuel cell industry could create 700 000 green jobs worldwide by 2020

Up to 700 000 ‘green’ manufacturing jobs could be created in the global fuel cell industry over the next decade, according to the latest Industry Review, Fuel Cells: Sustainability from the analysts at Fuel Cell Today. The 2010 Industry Review was launched today at the World Future Energy Summit’s Expert Showcase Seminar in Abu Dhabi.

World Future Energy Summit officially opened

Hosted by Masdar, the World Future Energy Summit has been inaugurated by H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, in Abu Dhabi.

UK with strong presence at World Future Energy Summit 2010

UK renewable and sustainable energy companies will have a strong presence at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, 18-21 January 18-21 2010, courtesy of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and The Energy Industries Council (EIC).

Masdar and Schneider Electric enter strategic renewable energy partnership Masdar and Schneider Electric enter strategic renewable energy partnership

Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted renewable energy company, and Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management, have entered a strategic partnership covering broad renewable energy partnership initiatives.

70 German companies at World Future Energy Summit

More than 70 companies from Germany have confirmed their participation in the World Future Energy Summit, reflecting Germany’s strength in renewable energy.

Solar airplane to be discussed at World Future Energy Summit

A project to fly around the world in a solar airplane, will be presented by Bertrand Piccard, President of Solar Impulse, at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, 18-21 January, 2010.

Over 40 Chinese companies to attend the World Future Energy Summit

More than 40 renewable energy companies from China will participate in the World Future Energy Summit on 18-21 January, 2010, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with a particularly strong level of participation from the solar energy sector.

Nine EU Governments take first steps towards a Northern European Supergrid.

The siging of a political declaration in early December last year will see the countries cooperate on the development of a North Sea supergrid joining up clean energy projects scattered in and around the North Sea.

UK's Beauly-Denny power line given the go ahead

Plans for a line of giant electricity pylons from the Scottish Highlands to central Scotland have been approved by the Scottish government.