Seminar Calls for UK to Follow Abu Dhabi’s Lead on Future Energy
July 8, 2008
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Initiative, challenged the United Kingdom to follow Abu Dhabi’s lead in developing an affordable and sustainable energy future for the world.
Hosted by HRH The Duke of York, Dr. Al Jaber was part of a wider Abu Dhabi Delegation, which included HE Kahldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority of Abu Dhabi, to address UK government, business and academic leaders on the issue of sustainable energy at a seminar at Buckingham Palace. Full Press Release >
MIT - Masdar Symposium
Abu Dhabi's Strategic Investment in Energy, Infrastructure and Education for the FutureMay 5, 2008
Sponsored by: The Industrial Liaison Program and the MIT Technology and Development Program
Wong Auditorium - Tang Center
MIT and Masdar leaders discussed the shared roles of academia, industry, and government in solving the global challenges of long-term strategic development for alternative energy, sustainable infrastructure technologies, and education. More >
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology:
Graduate Engineering Educational Opportunities in Abu Dhabi
May 6, 2008
Sponsored by: MIT Technology and Development Program
Bartos Theater, Wiesner
Building, E15
12:30 - 4:45
The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology held a session on Academic and Research Opportunities in Alternative Energy and Sustainable Technologies on May 6, 2008. Participants learned about studying at MIST, the curriculum and research, MIT's involvement, and living in Abu Dhabi. MIST faculty were on hand to answer questions.
MIT Space Solar Power Workshop
May 14-16, 2007
Sponsored by: MIT Technology and Development Program
Leading experts from industry, government, and academia participated in this two day workshop motivated by the pressing need to develop alternative clean renewable energy supplies. The group agreed that exploring alternative energy sources (wind, hydro-electric, terrestrial solar power, geothermal, and bio-fuels) as well as promoting conservation are high priorities. And it stressed that space solar and existing sources of power are not competitors.
Working groups:
- Space Systems Technology for Space Solar Power
- Solar Energy Technology: Terrestrial vs. Space Solar Power
- Economics, the Environment, Public Policy, and Legal Issues
- Integration Strategies
Each working group discussed many topics, including: the advantages of space solar power, technical unknowns and challenges, what research needs to be done, and what issues are unresolved.
The Future Cannot Be Sustained by Present Technologies
Workshop participants concluded that the United States, Japan, and Europe must take the lead in Space Solar Power, but acceptance and active participation by developing countries is essential. Awareness of Space Solar Power must be increased, a goal this group and others may pursue with future workshops and initiatives.
For list of program committee members and participants, visit: http://web.mit.edu/space_solar_power/index.html