DOHA: Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) hosted the First Workshop on Smart Grid and Renewable Energy in Marriott Marquise Hotel, Qatar.
Looking at the importance of the smart grid and renewable energy resources integration for Qatar and the world, the workshop explored the viability of this advanced technology
Dr Mark H Weichold, Dean and CEO, TAMUQ, said, “The university is proud to partner with academic and industry collaborators to help realise sustainable solutions to real-world challenges and encourage the exchange of knowledge, ideas and expertise.
“The workshop brought together leading experts from international research institutions and universities, as well as government and private sector R&Ds to discuss progress and future challenges of smart grid and renewable energies.”
The workshop brought together leading scientists, researchers and stakeholders from international and national research institutions, universities and industry to exchange information on medium- to long-term research and future challenges of smart grid and renewable energies.
Attendees engaged in discussions of ongoing and future research towards next-generation smart grid technologies and applications, leading to research collaboration opportunities among participants.
The workshop aimed to generate a long-term smart grid research agenda relating to smart grid and renewable energy.
This should lead to a smarter electric grid necessary for maintaining rapid economic development, improved social lifestyle and a greener living environment.
The workshop generated awareness of industry, engineers and researchers about advanced smart grid technologies and their benefits; renewable energy resources and their integration with smart grid and information and communications technologies and their adoption in the smart grid.
It was co-organised by Qatar University (QU), Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute (QEERI) and TAMUQ, supported through sponsorship from Qatar Petrochemical Company (Qapco).
Dr Mladen Kezunovic, Director, Smart Grid Centre Extension, Qatar, and Professor of Electrical Engineering, TAMUQ said, “The workshop is a unique gathering of world-known experts to discuss state-of-the-art issues related to introduction of renewables, as well as reliable and efficient smart grid operation.
It positions Qatar as one of the centres of excellence in research, education and deployment of future smart grid solutions for the benefits of its citizens and the world.
“It has been a distinguished pleasure to collaborate with colleagues from Qatar in organising this event, which should pave the way for future international collaboration”.
The symposium featured speakers from top international academic institutions, QEERI, QU, TAMUQ, and industry and served as a platform to foster interdisciplinary future collaborations among participants.
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