CleanTechnica » World Future Energy Summit http://cleantechnica.com Clean Tech News & Views: Solar Energy News. Wind Energy News. EV News. & More. Tue, 30 Dec 2014 18:48:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0.1 Wind For Prosperity Is No Charity Or PR Campaign — This Is About Business (Exclusive Videos) http://cleantechnica.com/2014/01/26/wind-prosperity-charity-pr-campaign-business/ http://cleantechnica.com/2014/01/26/wind-prosperity-charity-pr-campaign-business/#comments Sun, 26 Jan 2014 12:21:31 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=61641 One of the most exciting presentations I attended at the World Future Energy Summit and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week* as a whole was a panel discussion about Wind for Prosperity, an initiative launched in November by Vestas, Masdar, the Carbon War Room, Sundog Pictures, DI Frontier Market Energy & Carbon Fund, and Econet Wireless. A quick summary of the program is

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/19/write-cities-win-trip-abu-dhabi/feed/ 1 Masdar Launches International Blogging Contest — This Year’s Focus On Cities & Sustainable Development http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/17/masdar-launches-international-blogging-contest-years-focus-cities-sustainable-development/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/17/masdar-launches-international-blogging-contest-years-focus-cities-sustainable-development/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:21:28 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=60263 Winner Will Join Global Sustainability Debate at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, 18-24 January, 2014 Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Company, has launched the second edition of its international Engage Blogging Contest ahead of January’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2014 – the region’s largest gathering on sustainability. Under the theme “Cities and Sustainable Development,” the

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/12/17/masdar-launches-international-blogging-contest-years-focus-cities-sustainable-development/feed/ 0 We’re On Target For Catastrophe, But Clean Energy Technology Is Growing Fast & Ready For Massive Deployment,… But We’re Still On Target For Catastrophe http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/28/were-on-target-for-catastrophe-but-clean-energy-technology-is-growing-fast-ready-for-massive-deployment-but-were-still-not-on-target/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/28/were-on-target-for-catastrophe-but-clean-energy-technology-is-growing-fast-ready-for-massive-deployment-but-were-still-not-on-target/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:05:55 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47701 A group of international energy leaders were recently on a panel for “Sustainable Energy for All,” a major UN initiative aimed at making “sustainable energy” available for all people or the world by 2030, at the recent World Future Energy Summit (part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week). The panel was a bit more controversial than most. And,

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/28/were-on-target-for-catastrophe-but-clean-energy-technology-is-growing-fast-ready-for-massive-deployment-but-were-still-not-on-target/feed/ 6 Jeffrey Sachs: Natural Gas Is “Absolutely Not Clean Enough” http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/23/jeffrey-sachs/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/23/jeffrey-sachs/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:27:14 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47379 Dr Jeffrey Sachs, Director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University and Special Advisor to the United Nations Secretary‐General on the Millennium Development Goals, gave one of the strongest presentations of the first-ever Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and the 6th Annual World Future Energy Summit — it might have been the strongest presentation, in my

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/23/jeffrey-sachs/feed/ 21 Queen Of Jordan: Most Forceful Speech Of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (VIDEO) http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/21/queen-of-jordan-speech-abu-dhabi-sustainability-week/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/21/queen-of-jordan-speech-abu-dhabi-sustainability-week/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:05:15 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47377 At least within our green media circle, the consensus was that the Queen of Jordan gave the most powerful speech of all the great speeches at the combined opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the World Future Energy Summit, the International Renewable Energy Conference, the International Water Summit, and coordinated events. Right from the beginning, it was

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/21/queen-of-jordan-speech-abu-dhabi-sustainability-week/feed/ 2 Renewables Readiness Assessments For Mozambique, Senegal, Kiribati, & Granada http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/21/renewables-readiness-assessments-for-mozambique-senegal-kiribati-and-granada/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/21/renewables-readiness-assessments-for-mozambique-senegal-kiribati-and-granada/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:00:58 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47343 A comprehensive set of renewables readiness assessments were laid out for Mozambique, Senegal, Kiribati, and Grenada by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) during the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi last week. The assessments address how each country can establish a business model; set policy; hone regulatory structures; identify resources and technology; and

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/21/renewables-readiness-assessments-for-mozambique-senegal-kiribati-and-granada/feed/ 0 CEO Of Masdar: “Water Is More Important Than Oil” (VIDEO) http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/21/ceo-of-masdar/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/21/ceo-of-masdar/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:15:06 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47371 The CEO of Masdar — host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the 6th World Future Energy Summit, the 5th International Renewable Energy Conference, and much more — gave one of the most forceful and pointed speeches of the many I attended last week. Luckily, I was able to record most of it. Here’s the video, followed by what

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/21/ceo-of-masdar/feed/ 8 Exclusive Interview: Connie Hedegaard On EU 2020 Renewable Energy Target & Climate Change Messaging (VIDEO) http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/20/connie-hedegaard-eu-2020-renewable-energy-target-climate-change/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/20/connie-hedegaard-eu-2020-renewable-energy-target-climate-change/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:00:44 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47354 In addition to the videos I recorded of Connie Hedegaard’s keynote speech at the start of the World Future Energy Summit (part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, hosted by Masdar), I also got to sit down with her after her speech, ask her a few questions, and videotape it all. My initial question (not included

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/20/connie-hedegaard-eu-2020-renewable-energy-target-climate-change/feed/ 6 Connie Hedegaard: Clean Energy Revolution Is Critical, Do-Able, & Good For Jobs & The Economy (VIDEOS) http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/20/connie-hedegaard-clean-energy-revolution-is-critical-do-able-and-good-for-jobs-the-economy-videos/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/20/connie-hedegaard-clean-energy-revolution-is-critical-do-able-and-good-for-jobs-the-economy-videos/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:45:51 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47337 Connie Hedegaard, the European Commissioner for Climate Action in the European Commission since February 2010, gave a great keynote speech at the World Future Energy Summit (part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week) a few days ago. Below are two videos of her speech and a text summary of the key points (in my opinion). (Note: CleanTechnica

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/20/connie-hedegaard-clean-energy-revolution-is-critical-do-able-and-good-for-jobs-the-economy-videos/feed/ 2 Siemens CEO: Cleantech Is A “Vital Part Of Our Business” (VIDEO) http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/19/siemens-ceo-cleantech-a-vital-part-of-our-business-video/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/19/siemens-ceo-cleantech-a-vital-part-of-our-business-video/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:35:56 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47356 Right from the start of his speech, Siemens CEO Peter Löscher delivered some forceful statements: “Environmentally friendly technology is not just a profitable sideline — it is a vital part of our business. It certainly is a rapidly growing market driven by huge global demand.” Yes, it is. If a country’s political leaders or business leaders

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/19/siemens-ceo-cleantech-a-vital-part-of-our-business-video/feed/ 2 Could Massive Solar Powered Desalination Plants Help Cancel Out Rising Sea Levels? http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/19/solar-powered-desalination-plants-to-combat-rising-sea-levels/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/19/solar-powered-desalination-plants-to-combat-rising-sea-levels/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:08:28 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47342 Er…probably not. However, just a few years ago the idea of transferring ultra-massive quantities of seawater out of the ocean and putting it to use on land was a lot less realistic than it is today, mainly because of the massive amount of energy required to pump, desalinate and transport it. What has changed is

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/19/solar-powered-desalination-plants-to-combat-rising-sea-levels/feed/ 8 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summary & Opening Ceremony Highlights (Including Videos Of Kids’ Speeches) http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/18/abu-dhabi-sustainability-week-opening-ceremony/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/18/abu-dhabi-sustainability-week-opening-ceremony/#comments Sat, 19 Jan 2013 00:43:36 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47314 The 6th Annual World Future Energy Summit (WFES) and first ever Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) just wrapped up. With approximately 30,000 participants from 150 countries attending ADSW, including a couple of us from CleanTechnica, the event brought in world leaders of all sorts — queens, princes, presidents, other top policymakers, academic leaders, scientists, business professionals,

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/18/abu-dhabi-sustainability-week-opening-ceremony/feed/ 3 For Its HQ, The International Renewable Energy Agency Chooses… Abu Dhabi?! http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/18/for-its-hq-international-renewable-energy-agency-chooses-abu-dhabi/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/18/for-its-hq-international-renewable-energy-agency-chooses-abu-dhabi/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:52:16 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47254 Yes, remarkable but true, and a sign of the fast changing times: the International Renewable Energy Agency will establish its global HQ in the United Arab Emirates

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/18/for-its-hq-international-renewable-energy-agency-chooses-abu-dhabi/feed/ 0 Africa Set To Necessary Renewable Energy Growth http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/africa-set-to-necessary-renewable-energy-growth/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/africa-set-to-necessary-renewable-energy-growth/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:35:09 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47259 A new report to come from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has detailed its belief that Africa has not only the potential but the ability as well to fuel the majority of its future growth by using renewable energy. The report, ‘Africa’s Renewable Future: The Path To Sustainable Growth’, can be found here (PDF) and

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/africa-set-to-necessary-renewable-energy-growth/feed/ 0 World’s First Renewable Energy Resources Atlas Goes Online http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/world-first-renewable-energy-resources-atlas-goes-online/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/world-first-renewable-energy-resources-atlas-goes-online/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:00:29 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47238 In an effort to raise the awareness of just how much potential our planet has to produce renewable energy, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has launched the first ever online Global Atlas of renewable energy resources. Live now at www.irena.org/GlobalAtlas, the atlas is the largest ever initiative to help countries assess their potential renewable energy

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/world-first-renewable-energy-resources-atlas-goes-online/feed/ 4 China Joins International Renewable Energy Agency http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/international-renewable-energy-agency-to-be-headquarted-in-uae/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/international-renewable-energy-agency-to-be-headquarted-in-uae/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:00:15 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47227 During the first annual International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) assembly in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates announced it would host the headquarters for the international organization. The UAE — where our friend and CleanTechnica Director Zachary Shahan is this week for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the World Future Energy Summit, and the International Renewable

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/international-renewable-energy-agency-to-be-headquarted-in-uae/feed/ 2 Middle East And North Africa To Reach 3.5 GW Of Solar Power Capacity By 2015 http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/middle-east-and-north-africa-to-reach-3-5gw-solar-power-capacity-by-2015/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/middle-east-and-north-africa-to-reach-3-5gw-solar-power-capacity-by-2015/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:28 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47201 According to a recent report published by GTM Reserach the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will be installing nearly 3.5 GW of solar capacity by 2015. The study was conducted in collaboration with the Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA). The study also forecasts that the solar market in the MENA region could represent 8%

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/16/middle-east-and-north-africa-to-reach-3-5gw-solar-power-capacity-by-2015/feed/ 2 Falling Renewable Energy Costs Should Force Policy Rethink http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/15/falling-renewable-energy-costs-force-wake-up-call-from-policy-makers/ http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/15/falling-renewable-energy-costs-force-wake-up-call-from-policy-makers/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:02:09 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=47230 A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency has found that renewable energy has entered what they are calling a “new virtuous cycle of falling costs, increasing deployment, and accelerated technological progress.”  The report, ‘Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2012: An Overview’, was launched during the recent International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) annual assembly and at

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]]> http://cleantechnica.com/2013/01/15/falling-renewable-energy-costs-force-wake-up-call-from-policy-makers/feed/ 20 Solar PV Cost Competitive in Middle East, New Analysis Finds http://cleantechnica.com/2012/02/08/solar-pv-competitive-in-middle-east-new-analysis-finds/ http://cleantechnica.com/2012/02/08/solar-pv-competitive-in-middle-east-new-analysis-finds/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:16:12 +0000 http://cleantechnica.com/?p=34725 Andrew wrote a few weeks ago on Saudi Arabia perhaps becoming the next solar hotspot, and we've written a few pieces recently on big projects or ideas for projects in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. A new analysis by the Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA) and sponsored by international consultancy firm PwC contends that we may just be getting started with such stories, as solar photovoltaic (PV) power is now "cost competitive" with conventional fossil-fuel-based electricity generation (not even taking into account massive externalities)

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