VOICED : UAE channels oil money into alternative energy

The UAE, with one of the highest carbon footprints per capita, is focusing on a post-oil future. The Masdar Project, launched by Abu Dhabi, aims to lead in renewable energy, including solar advancements. A collaboration with EnergyNest is testing a thermal energy storage system using concrete. Despite significant oil and gas reserves, the UAE plans to reduce its gas dependency and has invested heavily in renewable projects globally. The Masdar Project includes a research institute and ecological city, with plans to invest in nuclear energy by 2020.

How much has the Emirates funded in renewable energy projects in the past five years?

What are the plans of the UAE regarding investment in nuclear power projects by 2020?