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Renewable energy deal between Scotland and Masdar

Scotland set for renewable energy deal in Abu Dhabi, BBC News 8 Jan 12, Mr Salmond said the deal would help develop university research into renewable energy Scotland is poised to sign a renewable energy technology research deal in the Middle East.

First Minister Alex Salmond is to travel to Abu Dhabi this week to sign a “ground-breaking” contract with renewables firm Masdar.

Under the agreement, the Energy Technology Partnership – a union of 12
Scottish universities – will develop green energy products with
Masdar.

They aim to produce new wind, solar, wave and tidal energy technology.

Mr Salmond said: “It is clear that the work Masdar is taking forward
on leading us to a low carbon society is in perfect synchronisation
with the work we are doing here in Scotland.

“This is the first agreement of its kind between Masdar and an
individual nation and will work towards developing further university
research into renewable energy.

“This landmark deal rightly puts Scotland firmly at the forefront of
the green energy revolution and I look forward to this relationship
between Scotland and Masdar growing and delivering for all our global
futures.”

During his two-day visit, the first minister is also due to address an
audience of world leaders when he attends the World Future Energy
Summit as a guest of Masdar.

Other speakers include UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon and Premier
Wen Jiabao of China.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-16460856

January 10, 2012 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | renewable, UK