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Why is Abu Dhabi Investing in Solar Energy?
One of the key take-a-ways from a vist to Abu Dhabi is how seriously the emirate is taking solar (and other renewable) energy. It's common sense really - take advantage of oil and gas while they last and build tomorrow's infrastructure today. The UAE has a goal to produce 7% of their energy from renewables by 2020 - that's far ahead of the United States if you take away hydroelectric. Why would a country as rich in natural gas and oil bother to invest in solar?
I had a quick chat with Greentech Media's Scott Burger on why a country like the UAE would be taking such a proactive stance on renewable energy and what the United States stands to learn from their example.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTANI6lRzk0
Ed Note: Travel expenses for the Author and TriplePundit were provided by Masdar.
Nick Aster is the founder of TriplePundit. Prior to launching 3p, Nick worked for Mother Jones magazine, successfully re-launching the magazine's online presence. He worked for TreeHugger.com, managing the technical side of the publication for 3 years, and has also been an active consultant for individuals and companies entering the world of micro-publishing. He also worked for Gawker Media and Moreover Technologies in the early days of blogging. Nick holds an MBA in sustainable management from the Presidio School of Management and graduated with a BA in History from Washington University in St. Louis.
