"The massive development underway in Dubai means that 43 percent of world's cranes now reside there (China has 37 percent). With that comes a thirst for raw materials, manpower and, of course, electrical power. While attempts to capitalize on solar power are well underway, it's not going to keep up with the expanding energy requirements of buildings and the desalinization plants needed to supply fresh water from the Gulf for residents.
I took this top photo on the way to the Bab al Sham resort for dinner, and got into a conversation with Joe Desposito, editor in chief of Electronic Design, on the benefits of nuclear power, in general, and for the region, in particular. We agreed that it would be a good idea, politics aside. They must've heard us. The next day the move to nuclear power was announced on page 1 of "The Gulf" newspaper (bottom). Smart people!"
Read more here : EE Times, Technology In The Dubai Desert, Patrick Mannion
Monday, May 19, 2008
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Yep, smart people. We should whatch and learn from other countries.
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