Abdul Latif Jameel Energy expands presence in the Middle East

J-WAFS develops low-cost handheld technology to monitor milk quality and safety

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A new low-cost handheld device that tests the quality and safety of milk is being developed by the Abdul Latif Jameel World Water and Food Security Lab (J-WAFS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

MIT mechanical engineering PhD candidate visited milk collection centers in Maharashtra, India, and discussed collection practices with dairy farmers and center operators during a 2017 research trip.  J-WAFS-funded technology being developed by Jain in mechanical engineering professor Sanjay Sarma’s MIT lab will allow users at village-level milk collection centers like the one pictured to easily test milk for quality and nutritional consistency on site. 

Image courtesy of Pranay Jain

Abdul Latif Jameel Energy awarded 55 MWac solar project in Armenia

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Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), part of Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, has been awarded a 55 MWac solar project in Armenia that will power more than 21,400 homes in Armenia with clean energy.

Tristan Higuero, COO East, meets Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan.