Masdar signs landmark agreements to develop 4 GW-capacity green hydrogen plants in Egypt by 2030

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Hassan Allam Utilities, the investment and development arm of Hassan Allam Holding Group, announced today that they have signed two Memorandums of Understanding with leading Egyptian state-backed organizations to cooperate on the development of green hydrogen production plants in the Suez Canal Economic Zone and on the Mediterranean coast.

HE Suhail Al Mazrouei predicts a dominant role for renewables in the future

The seventh edition of Masdar Live saw His Excellency Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, share his insights about the current fossil fuel economy and his hopes for the energy economy of the future.

Masdar and W Solar Investment form joint venture company to develop renewable energy projects

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and W Solar Investment, a subsidiary of Alpha Dhabi Holding, and a development and investment company in the solar energy industry, have formed a joint venture company (JVC) to develop clean energy projects in a range of geographies.

In the presence of Mohammed bin Rashid, Masdar Signs Agreement with DEWA to deliver sixth phase of world’s largest single-site solar park PV Project

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) and Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, to build and operate the 1,800 megawatt (MW) sixth phase of the landmark Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, costing up to AED5.51 billion.

Masdar participates in panel on gender equality in energy

Masdar’s Executive Director for Brand and Strategic Initiatives, Dr Lamya N Fawwaz, participated in a panel discussion titled “Equality in the Energy Sector,” at the Global Women’s Forum Dubai (GWFD) hosted by the Dubai Women Establishment.

Youth 4 Sustainability workshop explores the power of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence will provide job opportunities and help people rather than compete with them, participants of a Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) workshop heard last week. The workshop, hosted by Y4S, one of Masdar’s strategic initiatives, explored the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI), how the UAE is applying the technology and applications of AI in future employment.

Retrofitting existing buildings: a crucial step to net zero

A report by The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) last year highlighted that drastic and far reaching action is necessary to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius – a threshold to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Sustainability Ambassadors programme hosts second Ecothon competition

The Sustainability Ambassadors programme, part of the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) platform, hosted its second Ecothon competition of the year on February 12.

Shams celebrates 7 years of impact

Shams, one of the world’s largest concentrated solar power plants (CSP), celebrated its 7th anniversary on March 17.

WiSER white paper highlights impact of artificial intelligence on gender parity in sustainability sector

Masdar and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund acquire two wind farms in Poland

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund, which invests in utility-scale wind and solar assets, have together acquired 50:50 stakes in two wind farms in Poland.

Renewable energy stocks outperforming fossil fuel peers during COVID-19 crisis

Renewable power stocks have outperformed fossil fuels peers both over the past 10 years and during the COVID-19 crisis, according to a new report published by Imperial College Business School in the UK.

Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm will transform Kingdom’s renewable energy sector, says NESMA executive

Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm, Dumat Al Jandal, is set to transform the Kingdom’s renewable energy sector, attendees of the fourth Instagram Live series, Masdar Talks, heard.

Second Masdar Talks explores pioneering Shams project

Shams, one of the world’s largest concentrated solar power plants, remains a pillar of the UAE’s clean energy strategy, attendees of the second edition of the Masdar Talks Instagram Live series heard earlier today.

10 things you didn’t know about Masdar City

Anyone can visit Masdar City: That’s right. If you want to discover more about how a sustainable urban community looks and works, visit Masdar City and explore its different elements. Don’t forget to download the Masdar City mobile app for a self-guided tour at your convenience.

2020 marks start of ‘decade of action’ UAE and international policymakers declare ahead of ADSW 2020

2020 should be the start of a ‘decade of action’ to enable the world to work together to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, UAE ministers and senior business leaders declared today ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).

Flying the flag for Siemens Energy at Masdar City

A flag-raising ceremony at Masdar City this morning marked the brand launch of Siemens Energy in the region. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, attended the ceremony hosted by Dietmar Siersdorfer, Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Energy Middle East and UAE.

The Festival to take place in Masdar City’s new Central Park

An expanded edition of The Festival will be held in Masdar City, bringing to a close Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020 – the region’s largest event dedicated to sustainability.

Third webinar in WiSER Wisdom Series explores role of science diplomacy in advancing climate action

Science diplomacy is fundamental for furthering international cooperation, mitigating climate change and fulfilling the gender equality agenda, attendees of the third WiSER Wisdom Series heard.

UAE’s 20by2020 Initiative Brings Life-Changing Water Solution to Thousands in Cambodian Villages

Thousands of people across three Cambodian villages can now live safer, healthier lives following the deployment of new water purifying technology as part of the Zayed Sustainability Prize’s UAE-driven humanitarian initiative, 20by2020.