Global conference, Green Dubai World Forum 2008 opens at the Atlantis, Dubai
The Middle Easts largest photo-voltaic manufacturing
plant to be set up in Dubai; plans revealed on the inaugural
day of the two-day Forum
Dubai, October 24, 2008: The Green Dubai World Forum 2008 opened today at the Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah. The
two-day event is being organized to commemorate the
anniversary of the historic declaration on Green Dubai 2008
made exactly a year ago by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The historic declaration has enabled
Dubai to take global leadership in sustainable development
in light of climate change crisis threatening mankind.
The Forum, being held under the patronage of His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is being attended by
key decision makers from both public and private sectors
from around the world. During the two days, the Forum will
focus on key issues of global concern regarding
sustainability and environmental problems and possible
solutions.
Mr. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Acting Director General of Dubai
Municipality and Mr. Saeed Mohammad Al Tayer, Managing
Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
addressed the delegates on the inaugural day of the Forum.
Mr. F. W. De Klerk, Nobel Prize winner and former President
of South Africa, addressed the delegates in his role as the
key note speaker for the evening. Mr. De Klerk said, The
greatest obstacle in implementing a renewable energy system
is not technology or money but lack of public awareness.
Forward looking thinkers should inspire citizens and their
political and scientific leaders about the incredible
potential of renewable energy resources.
The highlight of the evening was the announcement by Mr.
Sultan bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai World to set up the
Middle Easts largest photo-voltaic manufacturing facility
in Dubai. The virtual inauguration of the manufacturing
facility was a very impressive ceremony.
The new facility, Solar Technologies FZE will be based in
Dubais Technopark. A 130 mega watt manufacturing plant will
be set up, as part of the first phase of the project. The
plant will go in to production in the last quarter of 2010.
Subsequently, Solar Technologies will establish similar
manufacturing plants in China, Mexico and Bulgaria, which
will increase the total production capacity to 1 giga watt
by 2015.
Mr. Dilip Rahulan, Chairman and CEO, Solar Technologies FZE,
said: The potential of solar energy is unbelievable. The
energy from sunlight striking the earth for 40 minutes is
equivalent to the global energy consumption for a whole
year. The mission of Solar Technologies is to accelerate the
adoption of solar photo voltaic by rapidly expanding
manufacturing capacity and significantly reducing the cost
of solar modules through innovations and manufacturing
excellence. We intend to become one of the largest solar
photo voltaic module manufacturing units in the world over a
period of time.
Mr. Rahulan, who is also a patron of the Green Dubai World
Forum, said: Green Dubai World Forum 2008 is aimed at
fostering the relationship between governments and private
sector in order to achieve sustainable development in Dubai
and the rest of the world. To carry its mission, the Green
Dubai World Forum has developed an integrated value chain by
involving world leaders in communities, inspiring them with
strategic insights and enabling them through green and
sustainable initiatives.
The speakers on the second day of the Forum include Mr.
Chris ODonnell, CEO, Nakheel, Mr. Paul Hawken,
environmentalist, entrepreneur, journalist and author,
Professor Ray
Bradley, Director of the Climate System Research Center at
the University of Massachusetts and Mr. Jerry Yudelson,
environmentalist and author.
The delegates were treated to a mesmerizing performance by
noted fusion exponent and violinist Bala Bhaskar and his
ensemble, which included singer K S Chitra. The performance,
which was based on the theme of sustainable development, was
specially prepared for the Green Dubai World Forum 2008.
The Green Dubai World Forum 2008 is sponsored by Middle East
Centre for Sustainable Development (MECSD), Pacific Controls Systems LLC and Solar Technologies LLC.
About Green Dubai World Forum 2008
Green Dubai World Forum 2008 is being held to commemorate
the anniversary of the historic declaration on Green Dubai,
made on October 24, 2007 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The Forum will focus on key issues
of global concern regarding sustainability and environmental
problems and possible solutions.
For more information on the event, please log onto:
www.greendubaiworldforum.org
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Dubai, UAE
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