Abu dhabi: Khalifa University of Science and Technology announced a new collaborative effort with China's Guangzhou Baiyun Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. (BYE) to establish a joint innovation laboratory dedicated to research and development in sustainable energy and electrification technologies.
According to Emirates News Agency, the memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Professor Ebrahim Al Hajri, President of Khalifa University, and Dezhao Hu, Chairman of BYE. This partnership aims to develop industrial-academic projects specifically tailored to the GCC region's power grid and to advance cooperation in areas like renewable energy integration, advanced power electronics, hybrid AC/DC transmission networks, and more.
The collaboration also extends to providing internships for Khalifa University students, facilitating technical exchanges, and organizing joint seminars to engage local industry stakeholders. Under this MoU, Khalifa University's Advanced Power and Energy Centre (APEC) will serve as the technology R and D hub for BYE. BYE will have access to APEC's laboratories and will engage in joint industrial-academic research projects, while APEC will benefit from BYE's lab facilities.
Professor Al Hajri emphasized the partnership's alignment with the UAE's vision for a sustainable future and the role of energy transition and integration. He stated that combining BYE's product portfolio with APEC's expertise will accelerate the transformation of energy systems and unlock market potential both regionally and globally.
Dezhao Hu highlighted the partnership as a significant strategic milestone, underscoring the commitment to leveraging combined industrial and academic strengths to drive expansion across the GCC and global markets.
Khalifa University students are set to gain from summer internships and paid co-op placements at BYE's facilities, fostering knowledge exchange and talent development critical to the evolving energy landscape in the Middle East. The MoU also includes an annual training program aiming to develop at least five specialized power equipment technology professionals each year, along with joint technical lectures and seminars for UAE industry stakeholders.