Khalifa University鈥檚 Advanced Power and Energy Center to be Technology R&D Hub for Chinese Partner, as MoU Covers Summer Internships and Paid Co-Op Placements
Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China鈥檚 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 H.E. 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 (GCC) region鈥檚 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鈥檚 Advanced Power and Energy Center (APEC) will be considered the technology R&D hub for BYE, which will have access to APEC鈥檚 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.
H.E. Professor Al Hajri said: 鈥淭his partnership with Guangzhou Baiyun reflects our commitment to driving innovation in clean energy and supporting the UAE鈥檚 vision for a sustainable future, especially through energy transition and integration. By leveraging BYE鈥檚 product portfolio alongside APEC鈥檚 technical expertise and resources, this partnership will accelerate the strategic transformation of energy systems and unlock market potential in the GCC region and globally. Our research centers continue to contribute to the UAE鈥檚 power sector requirements, providing advanced solutions to meet challenges in adopting new technologies. By combining our academic expertise with knowledge from the industry, we aim to accelerate impactful research that benefits the regional sector and the global community.鈥�
Dezhao Hu, Chairman, BYE, said: 鈥淲ith 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. This partnership with Khalifa University marks a significant strategic milestone. We are fully committed to translating this vision into reality, leveraging our combined industrial and academic strengths to forge synergies that will drive our shared expansion across the GCC region and the global market.鈥�
Khalifa University students will benefit from summer internships and paid co-op placements at BYE鈥檚 industrial and R&D facilities, ensuring knowledge exchange and talent development that supports the Middle East鈥檚 evolving energy landscape. 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.
