by Earthscan News
6. July 2010 08:27
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Hundreds of renewable energy experts coming to Abu Dhabi
Hundreds of the world’s top renewable energy experts, researchers and academics have confirmed they will be attending the World Renewable Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi in September this year.
Now in its 11th year, the event is being co-organised by EAD and is supported by a number of international agencies, including the United Nations, Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) and the European Commission.
The Congress, which will be held from 25–30 September 2010 under the theme TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT: Green Buildings and Renewable Energy Options, is under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nayhan, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD). Sponsors include the National Energy and Water Research Centre-Abu Dhabi (NEWRC) and The Abu Dhabi Centre of Waste Management (CWM). The event is supported by Masdar.
Chairman of Organising Committee H. E. Majid Al Mansouri Secretary General, EAD said More than 600 participants are expected from 100 countries presenting papers and discussing major issues related to Global Warming, Environment and Green Technology. The Congress topics include: Biomass Conversion Technology; Fuel Cell, Hydrogen, and Intelligent Energy Systems; Geothermal Applications; Low Energy Architecture; Ocean Energy; Photovoltaic Technology; Radiation and Solar Materials; Solar Thermal; Wind Energy; Energy and Gender-Equitable Development; and Policy and Strategy. The technical Committee consists of 72 scientists and technologists who are leading authorities in their fields.
Among the 115 invited outstanding speakers are University Heads and Deans, Heads of Departments, Industrial CEOs, leading architects and environmentalists from 32 countries who will enrich the Congress with their knowledge. Additionally, 200 contributors from various countries will also present their contribution at the Congress.
Among the highlights of the week-long agenda will be the awarding of the Congress Trophy to the country that has most successfully promoted renewable energy during the last 2 years. There will also be a student competition on “Towards Sustainable Environment in Green Building” that aims to encourage final year students of architecture in GCC countries to adopt sustainable building design.
The Congress will host one of the most effective technical Exhibitions covering equipment and devices related to building technology, renewable energy and environment.
Notes to Editor
The World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC) takes place on 25-30 September at the Armed Forces Club & Hotel, Abu Dhabi.
For details and registration visit the WREC website at www.wrenuk.co.uk (go to “WREC XI”) or contact Professor Ali Sayigh at asayigh@wrenuk.co.uk, Tel: +44 1273 625 643, Fax: +44 1273 625 768
Companies and other institutions interested in exhibiting at the Congress should contact: Senthil Gopinath, Congress Solutions International, senthilg@emirates.com, tel: +971 (0)4 303 4766, fax: +971 (0)4 343 2251
About the World Renewable Energy Congress / Network (WREC/WREN)
WREN is a major non-profit organization registered in the United Kingdom with charitable status and affiliated to UNESCO. It maintains links with many United Nations, governmental and non-governmental organisations. Established in 1992 during the second World Renewable Energy Congress in Reading, UK, WREN is one of the most effective organizations in supporting and enhancing the utilisation and implementation of renewable energy sources that are both environmentally safe and economically sustainable. This is done through a worldwide network of agencies, laboratories, institutions, companies and individuals, all working together towards the international diffusion of renewable energy technologies and applications. Representing most countries in the world, it aims to promote the communication and technical education of scientists, engineers, technicians and managers in this field and to address itself to the energy needs of both developing and developed countries.
For Further Information, Please Contact
Mrs. Sobhia El Masri
Senior Media Relations Coordinator
Environment Awareness Sector
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi
Tel: +9712 6934637
Mobile: +97150 4450323
Fax: +9712 4464799
Email: selmasri@ead.ae
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