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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
Khalifa University of Science and Technology on Monday announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China’s Guangzhou Baiyun Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. (BYE) to establish a joint innovation laboratory and collaborate in research and development for sustainable energy and electrification technologies.
The MoU was signed by His Excellency Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President, Khalifa University and Dezhao Hu, Chairman of BYE.
The collaboration covers developing industrial-academic projects tailored to the needs of Gulf Cooperation Council region’s power grid, and cooperating in renewable energy integration and storage systems, advanced power electronics, hybrid AC/DC transmission networks, transportation electrification, green hydrogen applications, seamless data center integration, and AI-driven power systems.
The collaboration also includes internships for Khalifa University students, technical exchanges, and joint seminars to engage local industry stakeholders.
Khalifa University’s Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) will be considered the technology R&D hub for BYE, which will have access to APEC’s laboratories. BYE will also engage researchers to develop joint industrial-academic research projects, while APEC will have access to BYE labs for full integration between both teams.
Professor Al Hajri said: “This partnership with Guangzhou Baiyun reflects our commitment to driving innovation in clean energy and supporting the UAE’s vision for a sustainable future, especially through energy transition and integration. Our research centers continue to contribute to the UAE’s power sector requirements, providing advanced solutions to meet challenges in adopting new technologies.”
Dezhao Hu, Chairman, BYE, said: “With a legacy spanning over four decades of driving industrial electrification, BYE has established a comprehensive ecosystem that spans the entire spectrum from low to ultra-high voltage.”
The MoU includes an annual training program to develop at least five specialized power equipment technology professionals each year, joint technical lectures, and seminars for UAE industry stakeholders.
