Gulf blessed with lots of space for solar power, says Helene Pelosse interim DG Irena

United Arab Emirates) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Dubai 05 July 2009 /WAM/-- The UAE and Gulf region are in a unique position to harness and eventually export solar energy with an abundance of space and ideal climate conditions, said France's Helene Pelosse, newly elected interim director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency /Irena/ in an interview with Dubai based English language daily, Gulf News. The text of the interview is as under. Gulf News: What did you think of the UAE's bid to host Irena in Abu Dhabi, and how serious in your view is the UAE in its ambition to move towards renewable energy? Helene Pelosse: They did a tremendous job and had a great campaign. They just deserved to win. I think the situation is mixed in the Emirates. On the one side you have the highest carbon footprint in the world, but... [read full story]                    

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