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WiSER Pioneers Program Opens for Applications
Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) – a global initiative established by the UAE’s two leading sustainability champions, Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize – has opened applications for its 2025 WiSER Pioneers Program.
Published on: 13 SEP 2024
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EDF Renewables, Korea Western Power Co (KOWEPO) and Masdar announce Financial Close of Al Ajban Solar PV project in Abu Dhabi, one of the World’s Largest Solar Power Plants launched by EWEC
The project company, led by EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power (KOWEPO), alongside their partner Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, announced today the successful financial closing of the 1.5 gigawatt (GW) AC Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) project in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 17 SEP 2024
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Masdar Accelerates U.S. Renewables Expansion Closes Acquisition of 50% Stake in Terra-Gen
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar (“Masdar”), the United Arab Emirates’ clean energy powerhouse, today announced the closing of its acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Terra-Gen Power Holdings II, LLC (“Terra-Gen” or “the Company”), one of the largest independent renewable energy producers in the United States, from Energy Capital Partners (“ECP”).
Published on: 01 OCT 2024
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Masdar Signs Agreements With Norwegian Partners To Explore Renewable and Green Hydrogen Opportunities
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the United Arab Emirates’ clean energy powerhouse, has signed agreements with three Norwegian companies that reinforce its longstanding collaborations with the Nordic country.
Published on: 08 OCT 2024
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ADNOC, Masdar and Microsoft Release Powering Possible: AI and Energy for a Sustainable Future
Report highlights how AI is critical for accelerating the net-zero energy transformation by boosting efficiencies, decarbonizing existing systems, and expanding carbon-free energy sources Report draws on insights from over 400 thought leaders in technology, energy and finance, including Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock and Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies Jointly authored report calls for energy sector to accelerate investment in AI to drive decarbonization while securely responding to growing global electricity demand
Published on: 31 OCT 2024
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Etihad Rail and Emerge Sign Landmark Solar Power Deal at Global Rail 2024
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, signed a landmark agreement with Emerge, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar and EDF Group to solarize the railway network’s freight terminal in Ghuweifat. The total installed capacity is comprised of a 600 kWp ground-mounted solar PV system in addition to a 2.56 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), and upon completion is expected to generate up to 85% of the terminal's electricity consumption.
Published on: 11 OCT 2024
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Masdar and Presight Sign Agreement to Develop AI Asset Management Tool
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed an agreement with Presight, the region’s leading big data analytics company powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI), to develop an asset management tool for its renewable energy projects around the globe.
Published on: 15 OCT 2024
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Masdar and EMSTEEL Announce Successful Pilot Project Using Green Hydrogen to Produce Green Steel
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and EMSTEEL, the UAE’s largest publicly listed steel and building materials company, have announced the successful completion of a pilot project demonstrating the use of green hydrogen to produce green steel.
Published on: 28 OCT 2024
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EDF Group and Masdar-Led Consortium Achieves Financial Close on its Multi-Utilities Infrastructure Facility at AMAALA Tourism Destination In KSA
The consortium led by EDF Group and Masdar, alongside their partners Korea East-West Power Co. (EWP) and SUEZ, announced today that it has reached the financial close for its multi-utilities infrastructure facility at AMAALA. The overall project build cost is approximately 1.5 billion USD. Developed by Red Sea Global, AMAALA is a new destination with wellness at its core, nestled along the Red Sea coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and expected to start welcoming guests in 2025.
Published on: 31 OCT 2024
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DEWA and Masdar reach financial closing on 1800MW 6th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), announced the financial closing of the 1800-megawatt sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the largest single-site solar park in the world. The solar park’s capacity will exceed 5,000 megawatt by 2030, with investments totalling approximately AED 50 billion. This is a new milestone in promoting the use of clean and renewable energy in the UAE.
Published on: 21 FEB 2024
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Daimler Truck and Masdar explore liquid green hydrogen supply options to decarbonize road freight transport in Europe
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and Daimler Truck Holding AG (“Daimler Truck”), one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the feasibility of liquid green hydrogen exports from Abu Dhabi (UAE) to Europe by 2030.
Published on: 25 JAN 2024
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Farmers in Senegal harvest benefits of Masdar wind farm
Farmers in Taiba N’Diaye, Senegal, are able to harvest crops during the dry season and sell produce at a revamped local market, thanks to Masdar.
Published on: 29 JAN 2024
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UAE Ministry of Defence and Masdar Sign Partnership Agreement to Develop Multi-Solar Plants Across Abu Dhabi
The UAE Ministry of Defence and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, have signed a Partnership Agreement to develop multi-solar plants across Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 07 MAR 2024
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Masdar Closes Deal to Acquire TERNA ENERGY Announces Goal to Supercharge Growth in Greece and Eastern Europe
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar (“Masdar”), the UAE’s clean energy leader, announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 70% of the outstanding shares of TERNA ENERGY SA (TENERGY.AT) from GEK TERNA SA (GEKTERNA.AT) and other shareholders, and received all regulatory approvals. The deal, agreed at a price of 20 euros per share, valued TERNA ENERGY at an enterprise value of 3.2bn euros, representing the largest ever energy transaction on the Athens Stock Exchange, and one of the largest in the EU renewables industry.
Published on: 28 NOV 2024
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Masdar reaches close on financing for 476MW Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Project
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has achieved close on the financing of its 49 percent shareholding in the 476MW Baltic Eagle wind farm, located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Germany.
Published on: 15 MAR 2024
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Masdar to explore the development of large-scale pumped storage hydro in Uzbekistan
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed an agreement with JSC Uzbekhydroenergo, Uzbekistan’s state-owned hydroelectric power producer, to assess the feasibility of several pumped storage hydro projects in the country.
Published on: 15 MAR 2024
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Masdar, SOCAR Green and ACWA Power Sign MoU to Explore the Development of 3.5GW of Offshore Wind Projects in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SOCAR Green, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SOCAR dedicated to sustainable projects, and Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, to develop 3.5 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind projects in the Azerbaijan section of the Caspian Sea.
Published on: 14 NOV 2024
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Masdar and KESH Sign Agreement to Explore Renewable Energy Joint Venture in Albania
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) and Korporata Elektroenergjitike Shqiptare (KESH) – Albania Power Corporation - have signed a joint venture term sheet agreement to explore the development of gigawatt-scale renewable projects in Albania.
Published on: 13 NOV 2024
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Masdar Signs Agreement to Develop 1GW Mingbulak Wind Farm in Uzbekistan
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and the Ministry of Energy Uzbekistan have signed an agreement to develop a 1-gigawatt (GW) wind farm in the Mingbulak region of the country.
Published on: 13 NOV 2024
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Masdar and Silk Road Fund Sign Co-investment Agreement for Renewable Energy Projects
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and China’s Silk Road Fund (SRF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential co-investment opportunities in renewable energy projects in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, primarily in the developing world and global south.
Published on: 22 NOV 2024
