Energy Sustainability in the Uae
Energy sustainability in the UAE |
Abstract
This research will discuss about the current energy resources consumption locally in the UAE and globally in the whole world. Also, it would discuss about the possible renewable energy plant implementation and what new researches and achievements has been done in the UAE. Most of the researches done in the area of the energy sustainability are based in Masdar city and so more detailed information are provided.
Table of contents
Abstract 1 1. Introduction 4 2. Current energy consumption 5 3. Renewable and non-renewable energy 7 3.1 MASDAR City 7 3.1.1 Wind energy 7 3.1.2 Solar energy 8 3.1.3 Beam Down project 10 4. Conclusion 11 5. References 12
List of Tables Table 1 - Energy Consumption and Production QUADS [3] 6 Table 2 - Gross Generated Electricity by Authority, 2005-2010 (GW/ h) [4] 6
1. Introduction
Energy is one of the most fundamental parts of our universe. We use energy to lights our cities, to power our transportations such as cars and also to power machinery in. Sufficient, reliable sources of energy are a necessity for industrialized nations such as the UAE. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the world’s sixth largest proven oil reserves and the fifth largest natural gas reserves [1]. Statistics from 2010 shows that more than 90 per cent of the UAE’s electricity production is fuelled by natural gas, with the remaining produced by diesel generation and steam turbines which are primarily used in the Northern Emirates [2]. The energy resources in the UAE are mainly based on non-renewable energies such as petroleum and natural gas, fossil fuel, and it is not guaranteed that these resources will supply the country with its energy needs for a long time.
For future energy sustainability in the UAE, energy resources should switch to renewable energy because these resources are unlimited. There are many researches and projects done by MASDAR city to use solar and wind
Abstract
This research will discuss about the current energy resources consumption locally in the UAE and globally in the whole world. Also, it would discuss about the possible renewable energy plant implementation and what new researches and achievements has been done in the UAE. Most of the researches done in the area of the energy sustainability are based in Masdar city and so more detailed information are provided.
Table of contents
Abstract 1 1. Introduction 4 2. Current energy consumption 5 3. Renewable and non-renewable energy 7 3.1 MASDAR City 7 3.1.1 Wind energy 7 3.1.2 Solar energy 8 3.1.3 Beam Down project 10 4. Conclusion 11 5. References 12
List of Tables Table 1 - Energy Consumption and Production QUADS [3] 6 Table 2 - Gross Generated Electricity by Authority, 2005-2010 (GW/ h) [4] 6
1. Introduction
Energy is one of the most fundamental parts of our universe. We use energy to lights our cities, to power our transportations such as cars and also to power machinery in. Sufficient, reliable sources of energy are a necessity for industrialized nations such as the UAE. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the world’s sixth largest proven oil reserves and the fifth largest natural gas reserves [1]. Statistics from 2010 shows that more than 90 per cent of the UAE’s electricity production is fuelled by natural gas, with the remaining produced by diesel generation and steam turbines which are primarily used in the Northern Emirates [2]. The energy resources in the UAE are mainly based on non-renewable energies such as petroleum and natural gas, fossil fuel, and it is not guaranteed that these resources will supply the country with its energy needs for a long time.
For future energy sustainability in the UAE, energy resources should switch to renewable energy because these resources are unlimited. There are many researches and projects done by MASDAR city to use solar and wind
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