Global Energy Prize

Applications for the Global Energy Prize to be received from January 1, 2024

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Energy Association will begin to receive applications for the same-name prize starting from January 1, 2024. Applications in three nominations - Traditional Energy, Non-Traditional Energy and New Ways of Energy Application - will be received until April 19, 2024, inclusively.

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  • The Global Energy Association will begin to receive applications for the same-name prize starting from January 1, 2024.
  • Applications in three nominations - Traditional Energy, Non-Traditional Energy and New Ways of Energy Application - will be received until April 19, 2024, inclusively.
  • MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Energy Association will begin to receive applications for the same-name prize starting from January 1, 2024.
  • Applications in three nominations - Traditional Energy, Non-Traditional Energy and New Ways of Energy Application - will be received until April 19, 2024, inclusively.

Canada-UAE Future Energy Forum Unveils New Climate Action Partnership

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canada-UAE Business Council (CUBC) hosted its inaugural Future Energy Forum which convened government and industry leaders, innovators, and change-makers to advance climate solutions during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, hosted at Expo City Dubai.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canada-UAE Business Council (CUBC) hosted its inaugural Future Energy Forum which convened government and industry leaders, innovators, and change-makers to advance climate solutions during the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, hosted at Expo City Dubai.
  • The Forum featured three interactive, moderated discussion panels focusing on public and private sector climate finance, cutting-edge sustainable technologies and forward looking decarbonization policies.
  • He added, "From greenhouse gas monitoring to innovative new technologies to reduce emissions, to investing in critical infrastructure, to building green energy corridors, our members are at the forefront of the future economy."
  • It is estimated that over 40,000 Canadians live and work in the United Arab Emirates.

The 2023 Global Energy Prize laureates have been awarded

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zhong Lin Wang was awarded in the Non-Conventional Energy category for the invention of triboelectric nanogenerators as a new energy technology for autonomous systems, the Internet of Things, robotics, artificial intelligence and large-scale blue energy harvesting.

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  • "I would like to thank the Global Energy Prize for this outstanding award, which is a great honor for me and my team.
  • "I would like to thank the Global Energy Prize committee for selecting me as a Global Energy Prize winner in the New Energy Applications category.
  • "The past nomination cycle has proven that the Global Energy Prize has firmly established itself as a renowned international award that recognises breakthrough research in the field of energy.
  • I hope that the works of this year's laureates will make an important contribution to innovations in both energy production and consumption", noted Rae Kwon Chung, Chairman of the Global Energy Prize International Award Committee and Nobel Prize laureate.

Harry Quarls Joins ESS Board of Directors as Chairman

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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ESS Tech, Inc. (“ESS”) ( NYSE : GWH), a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage (LDES) for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced Harry Quarls has joined the ESS Board of Directors as Chairman.

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  • ESS Tech, Inc. (“ESS”) ( NYSE : GWH), a leading manufacturer of long-duration energy storage (LDES) for commercial and utility-scale applications, today announced Harry Quarls has joined the ESS Board of Directors as Chairman.
  • Michael Niggli, the ESS Founding Board Chairman, will remain on the board to assist with this transition and continue providing insights from his four decades as a utility executive.
  • “We are thrilled to bring someone of Harry’s stature to the board of ESS,” said Niggli.
  • I am excited to join ESS during this period of growth to drive world-class shareholder value.”
    Mr. Quarls currently serves as chairman of the board for CHC Helicopter, Key Energy Services, and Mesquite Energy.

Global Energy Prize 2023 laureates are two scientists from China

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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YEREVAN, Armenia, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Conventional Energy nomination was left without a laureate this year. Due to fierce competition, no candidate was able to obtain the required number of votes from the International Award Committee (IAC). The IAC consists of 16 scientists from 11 countries: China, Hungary, India, Japan, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United States and is chaired by Rae Kwon Chung, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

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  • The Global Energy Prize laureates in 2023 are the scientists from China: the category Non-Conventional Energy - Zhong Lin Wang, Founding Director of Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, and the category New Ways of Energy Application - Ruzhu Wang, Professor of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
  • YEREVAN, Armenia, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Conventional Energy nomination was left without a laureate this year.
  • The Global Energy Prize consists of awards in three nominations; the prize fund of 430,000 USD is divided proportionally among the laureates.
  • Taking into account that this year Conventional Energy nomination was left without a winner, the Global Energy Association decided to award the annual Honorary Diploma in this field.

AREA joins NM Partnership representing New Mexico at Global Energy Show

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Albuquerque, NM, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is joining the New Mexico Partnership representing New Mexico at this week’s Global Energy Show, Exhibition and Conference.

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  • Albuquerque, NM, June 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) is joining the New Mexico Partnership representing New Mexico at this week’s Global Energy Show, Exhibition and Conference.
  • “New Mexico is a leader in energy production and it’s an industry that continues to grow,” said President and CEO of AREA, Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP.
  • For more on New Mexico being a global leader in energy production, click here .
  • “The GGEDC has prioritized attendance at the Global Energy Show due to the abundance of energy resources and assets in Northwest New Mexico,” said GGEDC Deputy Director Michael Sage.

LONGi Solar North America Launches Hi-MO 7 PV Module in Canada

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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CALGARY, AB, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi, a global leader in solar technology, is proud to announce the immediate availability of its latest PV module, the Hi-MO 7, in Canada. This cutting-edge solar solution will further strengthen LONGi's presence in the Canadian utility-scale solar market, which saw annual installations increase by over 75% in 2022 compared to 2021 and is set to accelerate further with new federal policy incentives.

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  • High-performance bifacial HPDC solar module touts 22.5% efficiency, strengthening company's position for utility-scale solar projects in Canada
    CALGARY, AB, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LONGi , a global leader in solar technology, is proud to announce the immediate availability of its latest PV module, the Hi-MO 7, in Canada.
  • The Hi-MO 7 module was launched globally in May and represents a significant advancement in solar technology, combining efficiency, reliability and sustainability.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce the Hi-MO 7 PV module to the Canadian market," said Steven Chan, head of LONGi North America.
  • The Hi-MO 7 module showcases our dedication to solar technology innovation and reinforces our position as a leading provider of PV modules worldwide."

Global Energy's unparalleled horizons: scientists from 48 countries receive nominations for 2023 Prize

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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YEREVAN, Armenia, April 28, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the first time ever, applications have been received from the following countries: Belarus, Benin, Botswana, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Mali, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. The highest numbers of unique nomination applications have come from Russia (14), China (10), Nigeria (6), the United States (5), India (4), and Brazil (3)."The geographical expansion of the nomination for the Prize further showcase that the scientific knowledge for energy is becoming truly global. Developing countries continue to increase their consumption of energy to meet the SDG targets on energy for all.

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  • The anniversary nomination cycle of the Global Energy Prize has had the widest geographic reach in the history of the Prize: the long list of the 2023 edition includes 90 scientists from 48 countries.
  • The highest numbers of unique nomination applications have come from Russia (14), China (10), Nigeria (6), the United States (5), India (4), and Brazil (3).
  • "The geographical expansion of the nomination for the Prize further showcase that the scientific knowledge for energy is becoming truly global.
  • Developing countries continue to increase their consumption of energy to meet the SDG targets on energy for all.

Africa is turning into one of key growth zones of world energy market

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Energy Association held the second conference of the Regional to Global cycle in Ethiopia. The event took place on 8 February in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia and the entire African Union. It was dedicated to the role of Africa in the global energy sector, the recent changes in the energy balance of the region and availability of clean energy sources for local consumers.

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  • It was dedicated to the role of Africa in the global energy sector, the recent changes in the energy balance of the region and availability of clean energy sources for local consumers.
  • ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Energy Association held the second conference of the Regional to Global cycle in Ethiopia.
  • It was dedicated to the role of Africa in the global energy sector, the recent changes in the energy balance of the region and availability of clean energy sources for local consumers.
  • Hence, unlocking the energy potential of Africa is the task of not just regional, but of global importance", emphasised Sergey Brilev, the Global Energy Association President.

Regional to Global: role of Latin America in the global energy agenda

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Saturday, February 4, 2023
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PUNTA DEL ESTE, Uruguay, Feb. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Energy Association held the first ever Regional to Global conference in Latin America. The event, held at the crossroads of the MERCOSUR integration association (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay), in the Uruguayan city of Punta del Este, was dedicated to the role of Latin America in the world energy and the prospects of using clean energy sources in the region.

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  • The Global Energy Association held the first ever Regional to Global conference in Latin America.
  • PUNTA DEL ESTE, Uruguay, Feb. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Global Energy Association held the first ever Regional to Global conference in Latin America.
  • Fitzgerald Cantero emphasised that renewables play a key role in the energy supply of Latin American countries, while ensuring relatively low generation costs.
  • The second session was dedicated to the challenges of clean energy availability in the region and the nuclear energy development in Latin America.