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Experts at Gulf energy forum enthusiastic about renewable energy, not nuclear

Observations and questions from the floor indicated that the case for developing nuclear power had not been to the satisfaction of delegates and other options, solar and geothermal energy in particular, had much to offer and should be explored first.

Solar, not nuclear, power gets the vote of delegates at environment forum  By ROGER HARRISON | ARAB NEWS  May 31, 2011 JEDDAH: Expert delegates at the Gulf Environment Forum’s opening session on nuclear power have suggested solar energy is the way forward.

The plans and advantages of nuclear power seemed to leave the session unconvinced of the benefits.

Delegates expressed concern for the disposal of nuclear waste from reactors should the nuclear program come online…….

Professor Habib Abualhamayel, director of the Center of Research Excellence in Renewable Energy, reviewed the work of his department.

He said he was focusing on the development of solar panels for use with air conditioning, the largest consumer of energy in the country, and storage of generated power. He added that funds should be channeled into the development of solar energy…….Observations and questions from the floor indicated that the case for developing nuclear power had not been to the satisfaction of delegates and other options, solar and geothermal energy in particular, had much to offer and should be explored first.

May 31, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general