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Masdar wins Emirates Energy Awards at World Green Economy Summit
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, was honoured this week with two Emirates Energy Awards during the 4th annual World Green Economy Summit (WGES), held in conjunction with the 19th annual Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) in Dubai.
Published on: 25 OCT 2017
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Masdar Free Zone unveils new licences to promote clean-tech entrepreneurs at GITEX Technology Week
Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, is introducing new licences to encourage entrepreneurs to set up within the City’s business free zone. The announcement coincides with the 36th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) taking place in Dubai from October 16-20.
Published on: 16 OCT 2016
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Masdar’s Shams 1 Solar Plant Celebrates Second Anniversary
Masdar celebrated the second anniversary of operations of its100-Megawatt Shams 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Abu Dhabi’s western region. Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, and partners Abengoa Solar and Total built what was the largest solar plant of its kind when it was inaugurated two years ago.
Published on: 16 MAR 2015
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UAE Delegation to Shape Conversation on Future Water Security at World Water Forum in South Korea
Critical issues around the use and conservation of water will take centre stage at the 7th World Water Forum, to be held in South Korea, where a high level delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, will help shape the conversation on future water security and stimulate tangible actions to alleviate water scarcity.
Published on: 11 APR 2015
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Nine Heads of State to Attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13 January 2016 – His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, will deliver the keynote address to global sustainability leaders convening at the January 18 Opening Ceremony of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). He will be joined at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who will also deliver remarks, as well as nine heads of state.
Published on: 12 JAN 2016
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Jordan’s King Abdullah II Inaugurates First Utility-Scale Wind Farm in the Middle East
Tafila, Jordan, 17 December, 2015 – His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn al-Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan inaugurated today the first utility-scale wind power project in the Middle East with high-level officials from across the Middle East in attendance, including HRH Prince Talal bin Muhammad; HE Dr Abdullah Ensour, the Prime Minister of Jordan; HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of State and Chairman of Masdar; HE Dr Ibrahim Saif, Jordan Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources; HE Bilal Rabie Bilal Al Bodour, UAE Ambassador to Jordan; and Dr Ahmad Belhoul, CEO of Masdar. Built by the Jordan Wind Project Company (JWPC), the wind farm is a joint project of Masdar, InfraMed and EP Global Energy.
Published on: 19 DEC 2015
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Masdar and EPCG to form joint venture to enhance energy security in Montenegro, the Western Balkans and Southern Europe
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG), Montenegro’s national power utility, have agreed to form a 50/50 joint venture (JV) to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Montenegro.
Published on: 22 APR 2026
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Masdar: 20 years of powering the world's clean energy future
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar is marking 20 years of leadership in renewable energy. Two decades ago, when renewable energy was nascent and unproven at scale, the UAE made a defining choice: to make an investment in the future of power that defied the sceptics. That choice was Masdar.
Published on: 23 APR 2026
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WiSER celebrates 10 Years of Impact with “We’re Just Getting Started” Campaign
WiSER, a global platform founded by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize, has launched its 10-year anniversary campaign, “We’re Just Getting Started,” celebrating a decade of advancing women’s leadership and reaffirming its commitment to shaping the future of sustainable development.
Published on: 02 JAN 2026
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Masdar and RWE secure UK offshore wind Contracts for Difference, advancing delivery of Dogger Bank South projects
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and RWE, a global leader in renewable energy, have been awarded Contracts for Difference (CfDs) for the DBS (Dogger Bank South) offshore wind farms. The CfDs were awarded at a strike price of £91.20/MWh.
Published on: 14 JAN 2026
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Masdar Partners with Elite Agro Holding to Launch First Agricultural Photovoltaic Project in the MENA Region
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, is partnering with Elite Agro Holding, a trusted global expert in food and agriculture production and development, to launch the first agricultural photovoltaic (AgriPV) project in the MENA region.
Published on: 15 JAN 2026
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Dii MENA Energy Outlook 2026 Report Unveiled During ADSW
Dii Desert Energy unveils MENA Energy Outlook 2026i: Middle East North Africa finally enters the “exponential phase of growth” adding 15 GW of solar PV and wind capacity in just one year; the UAE continues to set global benchmarks, most notably with the start of construction by Masdar in partnership with EWEC of a 5.2 GW solar park coupled with 19 GWh of battery storage to deliver 1GW baseload renewable power; Saudi Arabia breaks global cost records with lowest prices for solar, wind and BESS.
Published on: 19 JAN 2026
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Masdar and Octopus forge strategic pact to turbocharge clean energy systems in UK and Africa
Abu Dhabi Future Energy PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and Octopus Energy, the global energy tech disruptor, have signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) for initiatives in the UK and Africa.
Published on: 21 JAN 2026
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Youth 4 Sustainability announces 2026 cohorts at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week following record applications
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), Masdar’s global initiative to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders, has announced it received record applications for its 2026 Sustainability Ambassadors and Future Sustainability Leaders (FSL) programs.
Published on: 14 JAN 2026
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Global leaders convene at WiSER Annual Forum as platform marks 10 years of advancing women in sustainability
More than 120 influential figures gathered to advance dialogue on women’s leadership in sustainability and inclusive development at an annual forum held by WiSER, a global platform founded by Masdar and Zayed Sustainability Prize. The event took place on Wednesday, January 14, as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026.
Published on: 27 JAN 2026
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Masdar signs landmark Power Purchase Agreement for 150MW Quipungo Solar PV project in Angola
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 150-megawatt (MW) Quipungo Solar Photovoltaic project in Angola, marking Masdar’s first PPA in the country. The Quipungo project represents the first contracted site under Project Royal Sable, a planned 500MW renewable energy programme across three sites that will strengthen Angola’s southern power grid and support the country’s sustainable development objectives.
Published on: 11 JAN 2026
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Masdar and RWE sign agreement to support energy transformation in Germany and Europe
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz witnessed today the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) between Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and RWE, designed to support the expansion of renewables in Germany and Europe, advancing energy transformation on the continent.
Published on: 06 FEB 2026
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Masdar reaches 65GW as it celebrates 20 years of renewable energy leadership
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, today announced that its renewable energy portfolio capacity has reached 65 gigawatts (GW), up from 51GW in 2025, marking two decades since the UAE made the strategic decision to invest early in clean energy.
Published on: 13 JAN 2026
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Emirates Global Aluminium Commits to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week as Associate Partner
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for addressing the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges, announced today that Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas, has signed a three-year partnership agreement.
Published on: 08 JAN 2025
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Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company Partners with Emerge for Solar Energy Project in Al Ain Factory
In a landmark step towards advancing sustainability, today at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Coca-Cola Al Ahlia Beverages Company together with Emerge – a joint venture between UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF Group – inaugurated a 1.8 megawatt solar power plant at its production facility in Al Ain.
Published on: 20 JAN 2025
