World Future Energy Summit News for January 2012

World Future Energy Summit News Archive

Tunisia plans 2 GW CSP plant to power Europe

Nur Energie and its Tunisian partners, led by Top Oilfield Services, plan a 2 GW concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in Tunisia, which will export solar power to Europe

Scotland and Masdar sign clean and renewable energy deal

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and Masdar CEO Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber have signed a deal outlining a detailed plan for clean and renewable energy projects.

Renewable Power Generation - 2010 figures

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WFES: Ban Ki-moon launches Sustainable Energy for All Initiative

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on governments, the private sector and society to commit to his Sustainable Energy for All Initiative at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Masdar and DBJ invest in solar and wind

Masdar and the Development Bank of Japan plan to invest in solar and wind projects in OECD countries.

WFES 2012 attracts over 60 ministers from 50 countries

The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) is set to bring more than 60 ministers from 50 countries to discuss key global issues relating to energy policies, development strategies, commercial incentives and industry-related challenges on 16-19 January in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Dubai plans 1 GW solar project

Dubai is planning a 1 GW solar project using both solar photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) technology in Seih Al Dahal near Dubai-Al Ain road.