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Masdar chiefs aim to be renewable energy leaders
The developers behind an ambitious eco-city in the heart of the desert say they will be at the forefront of research and development into renewable energy technology. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, chief executive of Masdar, said the initiative is well positioned to capitalise on the momentum behind renewable energy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the World Future Energy Summit, in Abu Dhabi, Dr Al Jaber predicted the sector would continue to prosper despite the global economic downturn.
Green energy will be a major part of the Masdar initiative, owned by the Mubadala Development Company, which will ... |
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Worldwide energy demand expected to increase 50% by 2030 - Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse research forecasts that the share of alternative energies in the worldwide energy supply is expected to grow significantly within forthcoming decades. This increase will be primarily driven by the political risk of relying on declining oil reserves and concerns about global warming, which has inspired many countries to enact renewable energy standards. As a result of increasing demand, various industries within the alternative energy sector are currently experiencing rapid double digit growth, most noticeably the dynamic wind and solar industries. Whilst these energies today make ... |
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