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AQUOVUM, Khalifa University and Masdar launch world’s first solar/thermal energy storage-powered project to extract water from air at Masdar City
The world’s first project to produce commercial volumes of an uninterrupted water supply from a sustainable source, making it carbon free, will launch this month in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The innovative pilot project will be run by U.S.-based water technologies company, AQUOVUM, in partnership with Masdar and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, as part of a three-party research and development agreement.
Published on: 01 AUG 2021
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Masdar joint venture reaches financial close and starts construction on Indonesia’s first utility-scale floating solar power plant
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and PT PJBI, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company PT PLN, announced today that financial close has been achieved on the Cirata Floating Photovoltaic Power Plant project and construction work has begun.
Published on: 03 AUG 2021
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Masdar City attracts global and regional innovation giants amid focus on global green recovery from COVID-19
Masdar City, the sustainable urban development in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi, is set to play a key role in the global green recovery from COVID-19 as it continues to add sustainability-focused innovation and technology companies. The number of companies in the City’s free zone increased 26 percent in 2020, indicating the important role of the City and its offerings to innovation-led companies, including G42 Healthcare, whose laboratories and testing centers were central to the UAE’s pandemic response.
Published on: 16 JUN 2021
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Masdar supports greentech training program in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani students and government employees were given dedicated training in renewable energy sources through a two-day training program organized by Masdar, bp and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy.
Published on: 11 JUL 2021
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The WiSER Pioneers panel at Middle East Energy explores the role of young women in the energy sector
The importance of providing support to attract more young women into the energy sector was highlighted during a webinar hosted by Masdar’s outreach platform, WiSER (Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy), at the Middle East Energy conference in Dubai.
Published on: 22 JUN 2021
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Natural Beauty: UAE startup, De L’Arta, brings sustainable skincare to consumer doors
De L’Arta, the Middle East’s first sustainable skincare brand and homegrown UAE startup, has announced the launch of their dedicated online skincare store. Beauty gurus and skincare enthusiasts across the Emirates can now order the [Tq] by De L’Arta product range directly from https://delarta.com/, with delivery in the UAE within three working days.
Published on: 22 JUN 2021
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Masdar City strengthens position as regional home for innovation with arrival of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council
Masdar, a global leader in sustainable innovation and development, has announced the arrival of Abu Dhabi high-tech sector drivers, the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) and its two pillar entities, Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and ASPIRE, to Masdar City in the capital of the UAE.
Published on: 31 MAY 2021
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Global renewable capacity expansion soars 50
Global renewable energy capacity additions reached a record level last year, exceeding expansion in 2019 by almost 50 percent, according to date from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Worldwide, more than 260 gigawatts of renewable capacity was added last, accounting for more than 80 percent of all electricity expansion, the agency’s annual Renewable Capacity Statistics 2021 report shows.
Published on: 29 APR 2021
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Supporting Southeast Asia’s Clean Energy Transition
“At Masdar, we are invested in the clean energy future of communities around the whole world. I’m proud to work for a company that makes impactful contributions toward climate action. At the end of the day, climate change affects every single one of us and a borderless crisis requires collective action.”
Published on: 23 MAY 2021
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023 Successfully Concludes Setting UAE on Road to COP28
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), successfully concluded its fifteenth edition, with a resounding show of commitment to climate action ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), to be held in the UAE later this year.
Published on: 23 JAN 2023
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ADNOC Drilling and Masdar agree to explore geothermal energy opportunities
ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (“ADNOC Drilling” or “the Company”) (ADX symbol: ADNOCDRILL / ISIN: AEA007301012) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (‘’the MoU’’) with Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies. Under the MoU, the companies will explore collaboration around development, investment, operations, and projects to responsibly advance the energy transition both in the UAE and globally.
Published on: 21 MAR 2023
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Masdar to Develop 5 GW of Renewable Energy Projects to Advance Africa’s Clean Energy Objectives
Masdar has demonstrated its commitment to helping African nations in their clean energy transition by signing agreements at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 with three countries – Angola, Uganda and Zambia – to develop renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of up to 5 gigawatts (GW).
Published on: 19 JAN 2023
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Masdar Partners with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR to Develop Renewable Energy Projects with 4 GW Capacity
The agreements were signed by Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, and Rovshan Najaf, President of SOCAR, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the global platform for accelerating sustainable development hosted by Masdar. HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, and Chairman of Masdar, and HE Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Economy for Azerbaijan, witnessed the signing.
Published on: 17 JAN 2023
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Masdar Achieves Financial Close on Three Solar Projects in Uzbekistan
Financing for the projects is being provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, FMO, and ILX are acting as B loan participants.
Published on: 06 APR 2023
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Infinity Power Finalizes Acquisition of Lekela Power in Africa’s Biggest Renewable Energy Deal
Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and UAE’s Masdar, announced today it has completed the acquisition of the entire shareholding of Lekela Power. The transaction makes Infinity Power the largest renewable energy company on the African continent. Infinity’s key stakeholders include Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Published on: 20 MAR 2023
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Renewable energy capacity must triple by 2030, Masdar Chairman tells CERAWeek
Renewable energy capacity needs to triple by the end of this decade if the world is to meet climate targets, Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, and Chairman of Masdar, said in his keynote speech at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas.
Published on: 07 MAR 2023
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Masdar ČIBUK 1 wind farm powers change in Serbian local communities
Masdar’s ČIBUK 1 wind farm is the largest utility-scale commercial wind project in Serbia and the Western Balkans, comprising of 158MW.
Published on: 13 APR 2023
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Masdar Opens Office in Azerbaijan to Support Nation’s Clean Energy Objectives
Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has pledged to strengthen its support for Azerbaijan’s renewable energy development with the opening of an office in Baku, the capital city.
Published on: 06 FEB 2023
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Masdar Explores Developing 2GW Clean Energy in Malaysia Amid Asia Expansion
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and Citaglobal Berhad, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the joint development of renewable energy projects across solar, battery energy storage system (BESS), wind and other renewable energy technologies.
Published on: 31 JUL 2023
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Masdar acquires stake in Montenegro’s first wind farm
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, today signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with Akuo Energy, the leading French IPP in renewable energy, to enter into the Krnovo Wind Farm, Montenegro’s first wind energy project.
Published on: 14 JAN 2018
