In the 11th Renewable Energy 2016 Exhibition approximately 200 companies, research institutes and universities demonstrated their researches and products. The exhibition was visited by more than 25000 people. During the exhibition PhD students of Nazarbayev University presented their research works to visitors and other exhibition participants using the posters, 3D-model and video materials.

During the visits to research institutes and universities (the Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, the Nihon University, the University of Tsukuba and the Building Research Institute) Nazarbayev University team got acquainted with various research activities and research facilities of distinguished universities and institutions, visited their laboratory facilities, renewable energy demonstration fields, experimental energy efficient houses. At each visiting place PhD candidates of Nazarbayev University presented the activities in which they are involved within their research laboratories and discussed their research projects.

The participation in Renewable Energy Exhibition and the visits to the leading research institutions and universities in Japan provided the NU research team with technological trends in renewable energy sources. The trip was a good platform to share ideas and establish collaboration with academic and industrial partners. 

Wind Power Generation at the Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute

Facilities of the Laboratory for Algal Biomass and Energy System of the University of Tsukuba

Visiting Energy Self-Sufficient Research House at Nihon University

NU team in front of the LCCM (Life Cycle Carbon Minus) Demonstration House of the Building Research Institute

Attending Toyota vehicle showcase

Certificates award ceremony at the Embassy of Japan in Astana, Kazakhstan

Photos provided by Mr. Takeshi Matsunaga and Mr. Vadim Yapiyev