For those who may not be able to submit abstracts on time, they can directly submit there full paper within the deadlines announced

First call for papers for the

2nd Global Conference on Renewable Energy Approaches for
Desert Regions and Exhibition

 (GCREADER2009)

 27-30 April 2009 Amman-Jordan

First call for papers for the 2nd Global Conference on Renewable Energy Approaches for Desert Regions “GCREADER2009” Will be held on October 28-3, 2009 in Amman, Jordan. Hosted by the University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan and Limerick University, Ireland. Organized by the Energy Center Known for its innovative and collaborative approach with other international institutions as well as its outstanding contributions. Papers from the power industry and academies are strongly encouraged .

Past conferences of (GCREADER) attracted professionals from the industry and academia from many countries worldwide.

 GCREADER2009 OBJECTIVES

 The objective of (GCREADER2009) is to provide a forum for thoughtful evaluations and discussions regarding up-to-date developments of solar, wind, bio-mass and other sources of renewable energy basic research, technologies and applications mainly in desert regions.

 GCREADER2009 EXHIBITION

An exhibition will go in parallel with the activities of the conference. This will be free for visitors to acquire knowledge about the most up-to-date technologies in the field of renewable energy and its applications.

VENUE

 The conference will be held at the University of Jordan, located in Amman, Jordan.

2 2 SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT DATES

*Deadline for paper submission: Fepuary 2^th 2009
*Paper acceptance notification: March 15^th 2009

SUBJECT COVERAGE

 Subjects in the conference includes but not limited to the following topics:

I-Energy Sources in Desert
II- Low Energy Architecture
III-Basic Research

a- Solar Thermal applications	- Geothermal
b- Photovoltaics	g- Micro-Hydro
c- Passive solar	h- Fuel cells
d- Wind	i- Alternative fuels
e- Wave	j- Bio-fuels
f- Tide	k- Energy storage
	l- Hydrogen IV-Energy

 IV-Management

 V- Technologies and Applications

 VI System Integration

 VII. Underground Water in Desert

INITIAL SPONSORS

 University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan Energy center
University of Limerick, Ireland. 3 3

INFORMATION TO AUTHORS

 ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS Authors are asked to submit a 300 – 500 word abstract to the conference GCREADER2008@ju.edu.jo, or via online submission on the conference website: GCREADER2008.ju.edu.jo, by April 1st, 2008; indicating title, author(s) name(s), position, affiliation, telephone, fax and e-mail, full papers should be submitted by July 1st, 2008 for review, upon acceptance, the final paper including revisions based on reviewer’s comments should be submitted by September 1st, 2008.

The abstract format is to be
-Font: Times New Roman font 12, aligned to left.
-Title: Times New Roman font 14, bold. -Title: Times New Roman font 14, bold.

A template format for full paper will be posted on the conference website. For citation and referencing, Harvard style is recommended, authors are kindly requested to follow Harvard style.

Click here to download the full paper Template.

REVIEW

 The acceptance of any paper in the conference will be based upon blind peer review.

The official language for abstracts, papers and discussions are in English language. Papers in Arabic language are also accepted for reviewing.

PUBLICATIONS AND SPECIAL ISSUES

A selected 30 papers will be published in two International Journals as "Special Issues" with Guest Editors, fifteen for each, the Journal is:

  Energy Conversion and Managment

 4 4 CONFERENCE FEES AND REGISTRATION

$US 400  for early registration (period to 15/3/2009)
$US 450  for late registration (after 15/3/2009)
$100 for students, (Please provide proof)

Payment should be made in USD by wire bank transfer, quoting:

University of Jordan /GCREADER2009
CAIRO AMMAN BANK
University of Jordan branch
Account: 0253014042000
Swift code: caabjoamxxx
Registration will be valid upon reception of a copy of the bank transfer by either fax: +962 6 5342969, or by email to GCREADER2008@ju.edu.jo

 The registration fees include: reception banquet, refreshments, conference handouts, and CD-Rom Proceedings, Book of Abstracts.

For inclusion of an accepted paper in the conference proceedings, at least one author of the paper must register at the conference.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Conference proceedings will include Keynote addresses and papers. CD-Rom proceedings will be distributed on the conference first day at the registration desk.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

For any further information, please contact any of the following addresses:
GCREADER2009@ju.edu.jo
Phone: + 962 777439509, FAX: +962 6 5342969 Climate of Amman in October The average daytime temperature is about 20 ºC, shirt with light Jacket, is enough for such climates.

Looking forward to see you in Amman, Jordan, the home of the new second world wonders: PETRA.

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