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  • Masdar CEO delivers the keynote speech at the formal inauguration of the 9th WFES

    Dr Ahmad Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, today delivered the keynote speech at the formal inauguration of the ninth World Future Energy Summit (WFES), the anchor conference and exhibition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which ends January 23.

    Published on: 19 JAN 2016

  • WiSER calls on women to be the drivers of innovation

    Leaders from government, business and academia yesterday convenedin Abu Dhabi for the second annual Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) conference under the theme ‘Practical steps towards sustainable innovation.’ The event was organised by Masdar in partnership with the Zayed Future Energy Prize.

    Published on: 17 JAN 2017

  • Al Gore Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Zayed Future Energy Prize 2015

    Former US Vice President Al Gore has received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Zayed Future Energy Prize. Gore was recognised for his unwavering personal and political commitment to raise international awareness about the dangers of climate change, while reinforcing optimism that the global community can and will successfully tackle the challenge.

    Published on: 18 JAN 2015

  • Masdar looks to expand floating solar portfolio in Asia Pacific Asia Power interview

    As Masdar moves ahead with construction of its Cirata floating solar power plant in Indonesia, the company is looking to develop its floating solar portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region, Masdar President Director for Indonesia, Fatima Al Suwaidi, said this week in an interview with Asian Power.

    Published on: 29 APR 2022

  • Department of Energy Reaffirms Commitment to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, returning as Principal Partner for next 2 years

    Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), Masdar’s global platform for accelerating sustainable development, today announced that the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed an agreement to return as Principal Partner of both ADSW 2023 and 2024.

    Published on: 28 NOV 2022

  • Utilities in the Modern Era Embracing a New Business Model

    Historically, electric utilities were large, publicly owned entities, operating in a highly regulated environment, whose main function was to ensure the consistent and regular delivery of electricity. Recent advancements in digitalisation, however, and an increase in renewable energy and distributed generation, are challenging the traditional utility business model.

  • His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Launches International Water Summit

    The UAE Minister of Environment and Water, His Excellency Dr. Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, and Dr. Glen Daigger, President of the International Water Association (IWA) held a press conference at the World Future Energy Summit, on January 18, to make the announcement.

    Published on: 17 JAN 2012

  • Masdar Empowers Young Women in Sustainability, Environment & Renewable Energy

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 19 July 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, today announced that 23 graduates successfully completed its annual Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Pioneers Program, which empowers women aged 25 to 35 to lead sustainable change in their communities and careers.

    Published on: 20 JUL 2022

  • UAE Announces Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at Rio+20

    “Through the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, we are providing numerous platforms of dialogue that will address sustainable development. ADSW will be held in continuation of the commendable efforts of the Brazilian government at Rio+20 and in response to the UN Secretary-General’s call for significant commitments to action in support of his International Year of Sustainable Energy for All,” said Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Assistant Minister and UAE Special Envoy of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Climate Change and Chief Executive Officer of Masdar.

    Published on: 09 JUL 2012

  • Masdar City Supports UAE’s Carbon Neutrality Goals with New Masdar City Square

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; June 24, 2022: Masdar City, a world-class technology and innovation hub and a pioneering sustainable community in Abu Dhabi, along with its consulting partners Woods Bagot and Faithful+Gould, has advanced its contribution to the UAE Net-Zero by 2050 Strategy with the groundbreaking ceremony of its latest development – the Masdar City Square (MC2).

    Published on: 24 JUN 2022

  • Zayed Future Energy Prize to Address Integration Between Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

    Speakers of the panel include previous winners of the prize: Winner of the 2012 NGO/SME category Carbon Disclosure Project, represented by its CEO, Winner of the 2012 Large Corporation category Schneider Electric represented by its President in Brazil Tania Cosentino and Winner of the 2011 Large Corporation category, Vestas, represented by its General Manager in Brazil, Miguel Picardo.

    Published on: 18 JUN 2012

  • Masdar Executive Director named Woman of the Year in renewable energy sector

    Dr Lamya Fawwaz, Executive Director of Brand and Strategic Initiatives, Masdar, has been recognized as Woman of the Year at the fourth annual Women in Renewables Asia (WiRA) Awards event, held yesterday in Dubai. The event also saw Masdar sign a pledge committing to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

    Published on: 31 MAR 2022

  • EWEC Announces Partners to Develop the World’s Largest Solar Power Plant

    The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced the award for the development of the world’s largest solar power plant. The project was awarded to a consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Masdar, with partners EDF and JinkoPower, to develop the 2 GW Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, which will be located approximately 35 kilometers from Abu Dhabi city. The project’s power purchase agreement (PPA) and shareholders’ agreement were signed with EWEC.

    Published on: 26 JUL 2020

  • Masdar City named world’s most sustainable city

    Masdar City has been named the world’s most sustainable city by Cityscape Intelligence. Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Acting Executive Director for Sustainable Real Estate at Masdar, was also recognized by the business intelligence firm as one of the one of the most influential figures for sustainable real estate in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

    Published on: 27 APR 2021

  • Masdar and Mitrabara form Solar Radiance joint venture to provide renewable energy solutions to commercial & industrial sector in Indonesia

    Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today the formation of a joint venture (JV) with PT Mitrabara Adiperdana Tbk (Mitrabara), a conglomerate focused on the energy sector, to target the fast-growing commercial & industrial (C&I) segment of the renewable energy market in Indonesia.

    Published on: 20 JAN 2022

  • Mexican President Visits Masdar City During ADSW 2016

    His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, yesterday paid a special visit to Masdar City – Masdar’s greenprint for one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments. He was received by Dr Ahmad Belhoul, Masdar’s CEO, who outlined Masdar’s role in constantly pushing the boundaries to keep improving the commercial viability of renewable energy, while simultaneously diversifying Abu Dhabi’s economy and extending the Emirate’s leadership in the energy sector.

    Published on: 18 JAN 2016

  • Masdar turns the tap on cutting-edge seawater desalination programme

    Today marks the start of the operational stage of Masdar’s pilot programme in Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi, which will see 1,500 m3/day of potable water produced over the next 15 months using four unique technologies that will demonstrate commercially-viable and energy efficient solutions for renewable-powered desalination.

    Published on: 22 NOV 2015

  • GRI to hold regional launch of new global sustainability reporting standards

    The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an international independent organization that has pioneered corporate sustainability reporting since 1997, will hold the regional launch of the new GRI Standards in Abu Dhabi on 19th September 2017. The launch event is being hosted by Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, is sponsored by Union National Bank and has been organized in partnership with Sustainability Excellence.

    Published on: 09 SEP 2017

  • UAE and Masdar Further Accelerate Growth of Renewable Energy in Mauritania

    A groundbreaking ceremony by representatives of the United Arab Emirates, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and Masdar – Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company – has marked the official start of construction in Mauritania on seven solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a total capacity of 12 megawatts (MW).

    Published on: 15 DEC 2015

  • Masdar’s 4th annual ‘Engage’ Blogging Contest

    Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Company, has launched the fourth annual international ‘Engage’ Blogging Contest ahead of January’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2016 – the Middle East’s largest gathering on sustainability. Under the theme “The Transition to a Sustainable Economy by 2030,” the competition asks contestants to discuss their views on how governments and the private sector can collaborate to solve the risks posed by climate change.

    Published on: 27 DEC 2015