Energy Efficiency Hides In Plain Sight — Thank You, Ancient City Dwellers
Abu Dhabi’s high tech Masdar City pursues low tech energy efficiency strategies drawn from lessons learned by ancient city dwellers.
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ABB & Masdar Back Jordan Solar Push
Originally published on Sustainnovate. By Henry Lindon The Middle Eastern country of Jordan recently signed new agreements with the Swiss company ABB, a 2014 Zayed Future Energy Prize winner, and the UAE-owned company Masdar that will see a number of large new solar energy projects built in the country, according to announcements … [continued]
Kopernik — Goals, Process, & Origins of the @ZFEP Winner
Originally published on Sustainnovate. Kopernik was the big winner in the nonprofit category of the Zayed Future Energy Prize this year. It was an honor to sit down with Ewa Wojkowska, Kopernik’s co-founder and COO, just following the awards ceremony to talk about how Kopernik came about, how it works, what … [continued]
Off Grid Electric’s Aims, & How SolarCity & Off Grid Electric Got Connected (Video Interview)
Originally published on Sustainnovate. Off Grid Electric is one of many small businesses bringing solar power and LED lighting to the developing world, but it has some unique approaches and advantages that I think helped it to win this year’s Zayed Future Energy Prize in the SME category. It also … [continued]
BYD Takes #1 Electric Car Spot As Electric Car Sales Triple In China (Video Interview)
Originally published on Sustainnovate. BYD is one of the leading electric car manufacturers in the world — or even the leading manufacturer. It is also the world’s leading manufacturer of electric buses, sells solar panels, sells stationary energy storage systems, and sells LEDs as well. You can’t make a list … [continued]
2016 @ZFEP Winners Inspire Yet Again (VIDEOS)
Originally published on Sustainnovate. (Note: the videos are HD, so if you don’t have a fast internet connection, you may need to let them load for a second to focus.) As I’ve stated several times before, the Zayed Future Energy Prize is like the Academy Awards of cleantech. Each year, a large … [continued]
Solar Power Plant In Oil-Rich Abu Dhabi Beats Expectations — Again
For the second year in a row, the Shams 1 concentrating solar power plant in Abu Dhabi has proved that CSP can survive — and thrive — in harsh conditions.
Masdar Plans More Renewable Energy Projects In MENA Region
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar Group is looking to expand its renewable energy footprint in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). According to media reports, Masdar’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ahmad Belhould, recently stated that Masdar Group is looking to invest aggressively in renewable energy projects in Egypt, Jordan, and … [continued]
Implementing A Carbon Tax & Reduction Plan (2016 Masdar Blogging Contest Entry)
Historically, governments have taken a carrot and stick approach towards carbon emissions, with regulations dictating maximum emissions paired with what are typically undervalued incentives for implementing emissions reduction projects. Moving forward from COP21, it is obvious that more is needed to forge the partnerships required to drive emissions down at the rates needed … [continued]
Tax Credits For Low-Carbon Individuals & Businesses
Some of the questions posed for this year’s Masdar blogging contest are about a mutually beneficial relationship between government entities and citizens: How can they partner to electrify transport? How can they partner to switch to clean electricity sources? How can they partner to get more people in transit and … [continued]
