Europe and Central Asia 2011 - The New Energy Architecture
Channel: World Economic Forum
Date: 2011-06-08

http://www.weforum.org 08.06.2011
The New Energy Architecture
The tragic events in Japan question nuclear power as a safe, clean source of energy. Along with this, the turmoil in North Africa and the Middle East is accelerating the rise of oil prices. What new technologies and policy initiatives will accelerate transition to a low-carbon future and shape the new energy architecture for the region?

The following dimensions will be addressed:
- Renewable energy supply
- Smart grids
- Return on investment

Atul Arya, Senior Vice-President, Research and Analysis, IHS, USA; Global Agenda Council on Climate Change
Yurii Boiko, Minister of Energy and Coal Industry of Ukraine
Lady Barbara Judge, Chairman Emeritus, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, United Kingdom
Andreas Nauen, Chief Executive Officer, REpower Systems, Germany
Kandeh Yumkella, Director-General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Vienna; Global Agenda Council on Climate Change

Chaired by
Armen Sarkissian, President and Founder, Eurasia House International, United Kingdom; Global Agenda Council on Energy Security