The Gulf Organisation for Research and Development (Gord) has signed a  memorandum of understanding (MoU) to test and demonstrate the BlueStorage System at Gord’s research facility at the Al Thumama Stadium precinct.
The MoU was signed by Dr Yousef Alhorr, founding chairman of Gord and Oliver Colas, business development manager at BlueSolutions, at Gord’s head office in the Qatar Science & Technology Park.
The signing of the  agreement was also attended by BlueSolution’s project engineer, Charles Donadieu, as well as the Gord project team.
As per the MoU, BlueSolutions will be testing and demonstrating its most advanced and innovative energy storage technology, BlueStorage, at Gord’s research facility at Al Thumama Stadium Showcase Precinct, one of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting stadiums.
The BlueStorage technology will work as a power supplier to the Gord’s hybrid and super-efficient QCooling technology at night, which in its turn, functions as a sustainable stadium cooling technology that uses the solar energy as a green and renewable power source.
The BlueStorage System relies primarily on the innovative Lithium Metal Polymer (LMP) battery technology, and is designed to survive the harsh climate of the hosting environment such as high temperature and dust while maintaining a suitable internal operating environment. Moreover, the batteries are made of recyclable raw materials and is designed to lower the risks of gas leaks and failures caused by extreme rise in surrounding temperature.
“Our partnership with BlueSolutions is a reflection of Gord’s commitment to embracing the most state-of-the-art sustainability innovations and practices in order to create a sustainable built environment while keeping in consideration the specific needs and the unique environmental features of the Mena region,” said Dr Alhorr.
The innovative QCooling technology is a patented air conditioning system developed and by Gord, and will be used as the air cooling system at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadiums. As a smart cooling system, QCooling is a fully integrated and controlled ventilation and air-conditioning system that provides super efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable fresh cooling air for open or enclosed spaces in hot and humid climates.
Meanwhile, the Sustainability Summit 2018 organised by Gord concluded last week highlighting the need to foster implementation of sustainability standards in the built environment and strengthen resilience to climate change by moving to low-carbon societies, reducing emissions and improving the understanding of climate science to realise a greener world.
Panellists and industry experts from major local, regional and international organisations presented their latest innovations in the field of sustainability, and shared their research projects with more than 300 attendants.
The summit also announced a set of recommendations on the last day of the conference.