E = mc2. Though invented by a physicist for core sciences, this milestone mathematical expression of the Nobel Laureate Albert Einstein has become increasingly important for sustainable development in the 21st-century world.
The Sun is the ultimate source of all energy on this planet stored in mass forms - hydrocarbons, petroleum, nuclear energy, wind and water etc. that are the foundations of contemporary urban civilizations. The over-exploitation of energy stored in mass forms like petroleum and hydrocarbons etc. have resulted into dangers of pollution igniting the visionary minds for 'Affordable and Clean Energy' that in 2015 was adopted as Global Goal 7 by the United Nations amongst it's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the year 2030.
The World Energy Congress 2019 being organized in Abu Dhabi on 9-12 September 2019 envisions to provide a platform for dialogues among ministers, CEOs, policy makers and industry practitioners from various professional backgrounds and across nationalities on critical developments in energy & extractives. The Congress that would be 24thedition of the triennial World Energy Congress running since 1924, will see representations from about 150 countries of the world and discourse on a wide range of energy-related themes such as public policy, the outlook for hydrocarbon economies, beyond petroleum, new people power, the business outlook for oil, energy geopolitics, the role of governments in future of energy, innovations, start Ups, energy for prosperity among others.
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Admitting the gender gap in the transport sector throughout the world, the Global Director of the World Bank's Transport Global Practice Mr. Guangzhe Chen has announced to focus on closing the gender gap in the transport sector as his future policy in 26th World Road Congress in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
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Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence in UAE who opened the session - Artificial Intelligence in the Road Sectors - in the 26th World Road Congress explained how artificial intelligence will shape the future of transport. Appointed in 2017, Olama (29) is world's first minister of Artificial Intelligence.
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Going solar is trendy nowadays. People across the globe are opting for a "solar home". Do it Yourself (DIY) kits provide you an insight into the latest technology, trends and market insight on solar panels.
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"Asia is the new destination, within Asia, India is the destination. In the next two decades, India is going to contribute in a big way," said Dharmendra Pradhan, Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. "There is no meaning of deadline, headline and targets for us. We are moving ahead of that," he added. Read the full interview and view the video:
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Dr. Angela Wilkinson is the first woman to lead the World Energy Council as Secretary-General. “Angela will be the first woman to manage our organization which is now approaching 100 years of age. We look forward to you Angela as we continue to promote sustainable energy for all,” said Mr. Jean Marie Dauger in his first speech as Chair of the Council.
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Besides four keynote addresses and a series of the important events, the official handover ceremony to the Russian delegation will be the most sought after event on the concluding day.
WEC24: Russia to receive the torch for WEC25 to be held in St. Petersburg
In a major achievement to bilateral cooperation and association in the energy sector during the 24th World Energy Congress at Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center, the UAE on Tuesday signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Vietnam and Spain.
WEC24: UAE signs MoUs with Vietnam and Spain at WEC 2019 https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/665614-wec24-uae-signs-mous-with-vietnam-and-spain-at-wec-2019
Andrea Barber is the Co-founder and CEO of RatedPower, an exhibitor at the 24th World Energy Congress. The company claims that its cloud-based software (SaaS) can simplify the detailed analysis required to develop a solar photovoltaic energy plant, to an extent that it can transform 4 weeks of work into 4 minutes. Andrea Barber will also be featured as a speaker talking about "Refuelling the talent pipeline" and will also participate in the exclusive World Energy Leaders' Summit CEO Roundtable. Read the full interview: WEC24: RatedPower CEO explains how their software can accelerate energy transition
David Alejandro Trejo Pizzo is the Co-Founder and CEO of NYDRO ENERGY, an exhibitor at the World Energy Congress 2019. In an exclusive interview with Devdiscourse, he talks about his expectations from the 24th WEC and the potential of their platform, which the company claims can turn almost any power grid to a smart grid. NYDRO ENERGY provides a set of tools that enable almost any power grid to turn into a smart grid by using sensors and an interactive platform. This enables users, prosumers, DSOs, and TSOs can buy and sell electricity, add new power sources and automate transactions. The company claims that the platform backend uses blockchain to store and secure transactions, create automated contracts and certify the origin of the energy that is being traded and uses AI algorithms to balance the load on the grid in the most efficient way. Read the full interview:
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The Estonian President Ms. Kaljulaid is currently visiting the UAE along with a business delegation to take part in the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi. She emphasized that 99 per cent of government services in her country are available online.
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