EVENT OF THE MONTH: MAY 2011

World Renewable Energy Congress

Date: 08 May 2011 — 13 May 2011
Venue: Linkoping University, Sweden

The World Renewable Energy Congress (WREC) is an international scientific conference that provides an excellent opportunity for discussion and knowledge exchange for scientists, policy-makers, engineers and other specialists with an interest in issues related to renewable energy. WREC 2011 will take place in Linköping, Sweden during May 8-13, 2011. The Congress is hosted by Linköping University in close cooperation with the World Renewable Energy Congress/Network.

The biggest challenge that mankind has ever faced is to find opportunities to create a modern, convenient life when facing the escalating threat of global warming and prospective resource depletion. These challenges and opportunities will have significant impacts on our future economy and welfare. It is vital to focus on renewable energy sources in combination with more efficient use of energy and this must be addressed in all future energy-related strategic decisions.

Knowledge of decision-making, economics, organization, rules and regulations, policy issues, political processes, and human actions and reactions is also crucial in energy-related issues in order to control these developments with the necessary conservation of energy resources and the environment and without significant impacts on the quality of life. Based on the theme "Future Trends and Applications in Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable Development", WREC 2011 will cover a wide range of topics related to renewable energy technology.

The World congress on renewable energy has attracted 650 researchers who have tabled peer reviewed scientific papers. The congress will also receive royal approval when Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden graces the opening on the 9th of May. The following areas of research and development will be addressed: solar energy, solar heating, wind power, hydropower, wave power, bioenergy, fuel cells and even energy effective solutions for industry, durable transport and cities, low energy buildings and policy issues and climate change.

Among the 15 contributions from LiU researchers are analyses of efforts to establish a low-energy public transport system, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which in turn promotes long term energy effective solutions for industry and trade. It is difficult to reach the objective of climate neutrality by solely replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. This could be achieved much faster, more effectively and economically viable by significantly reducing energy consumption. One of the highlights of the congress will be a workshop led by Anders Wijkman on the EU’s climate policies.

Link     : http://www.wrec2011.com
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