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Earth Hour 2021
‘Earth Hour is a chance to take action to protect our planet, not just for an hour, but every day,’ says organiser WWF – the world’s leading independent conservation organisation. As lights are off for one hour in cities and towns around the world, the aim of this annual global initiative is for governments, businesses, […]
Adoption of renewable energy sources in response to climate change
By Vivek Agarwal, Director at KPMG Lower Gulf Sustainable energy innovation is of critical importance in achieving the global climate targets. Vivek Agarwal, explores how technological solutions and a canny funding strategy can help make adopting renewable energy sources more feasible. In 2017, human-induced global warming hit approximately 1°C above pre-industrial levels8. The Paris […]
Sharp launches new panels for lower LCOE
Sharp today announces the addition of new 360W and 370W monocrystalline PERC silicon photovoltaic panels to its half-cut cell portfolio – the NUJC360B and NU-JC370. The new half-cut cell PERC modules use a combination of features to provide residential and commercial customers with the lowest possible levelized costs of electricity (LCOE), enabling high power output, […]
Collaboration, Innovation and Effort
By HE Ali Al Jassim, CEO of Etihad ESCO Preservation of the planet that we live in is a growing concern for policy makers around the globe. The challenge of climate change mitigation is now trending through major global think tank forums as nation economies account for damage caused by variations in climate patterns. The […]
JinkoSolar Launches Tiger Pro 580Wp, the World’s Most Powerful Utility Solar Panel
Recently, JinkoSolar officially launched the world’s most powerful utility solar panel – the Tiger Pro series – as well as a full stack portfolio. “We have been making steady progress since we announced our technical roadmap and high power product strategy last year,” said Kangping Chen, CEO of JinkoSolar. “Everything is moving forward according to […]
Propelling the UAE’s Agricultural Development
Smart Acres, the UAE’s latest addition to the hydroponic vertical farming industry, has successfully launched this week and is now producing a line of the freshest, most nutrient-dense greens for UAE residents and businesses alike. This week the AgriTech farm launched with a series of tours attended by high-profile individuals, from government officials to ambassadors, […]
Dubai Design District launches Curated Playlists for Local Musicians only on Apple Music
Dubai Design District (d3) is quickly becoming the UAE’s undisputed hub for homegrown music and talent. Looking to shine a light on the region’s top emerging musicians and artists, D3 will collaborate with music lovers from across the District to curate distinctive playlists that amplify the work of local artists, which will be available exclusively […]
Life and Work Contradictions
Life is full of contradictions. As we grow up, we begin to get surrounded by the many contradictions of our professional lives. A school teacher is expected to teach values in the classroom, but the system wants her to give preference for admission to a less deserving child because that child’s parents offer a large […]
Blockchain – Putting Power in Your Hands
Blockchain has been a buzzword for cryptocurrencies since 2015, but with more research into the uses of the distributed ledger technology, energy industry analysts now believe that blockchain technology can resolve data management issues, and errors that are faced by energy producers, and put the power of generation directly into the hands of independent power […]
Arab Youth Concur on Three Priorities as Cornerstones of Development
Young people in the Arab world have unanimously agreed on the three priorities that are critical to their development and to shaping the future of their countries, according to the Arab Youth Priorities study, published by the Arab Youth Center (AYC) on the eve of International Youth Day. Those priorities were the first choices for […]
