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  • TAQA and Masdar-led Consortium Announce Financial Closing for the World’s Largest Solar Power Plant

    Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Masdar – alongside partners EDF and JinkoPower – announced today the successful financial closing of the Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) project.

    Published on: 22 DEC 2020

  • Cooperation Agreement to Support Renewable Energy Projects in 16 Caribbean Island Countries

    Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar to finalise financing and to bolster collaboration in implementing projects within the framework of the ADFD-funded US$50 million UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund.

    Published on: 03 OCT 2017

  • 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

  • Global “H20 Minus C02” Desalination Alliance Convenes First Meeting at ADSW 2016

    The Global Clean Water Desalination Alliance (GCWDA) held its first meeting on 19 January during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The Masdar-led “H20 minus C02” Alliance was founded on 5 December on the sidelines of the Paris climate change negotiations (COP 21). The Alliance aims to bring together key water desalinationand clean energy stakeholders with the goal to reduce the CO2 emissions of the world’s water desalination. Organisations from 23 countries are members of the Alliance, including the United States, China, Korea, Japan and several European countries.

    Published on: 19 JAN 2016

  • Zayed Future Energy Prize Announces Winners

    His Highness said: “The Zayed Future Energy Prize has become a beacon of light, stimulating thinkers and creators while encouraging the world to accelerate innovation in renewable energy and sustainability. This Prize is a clear manifestation of the vision of the late founding father of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - who placed a priority on investing in human capital and the preservation of our natural resources for generations to come.”

    Published on: 16 JAN 2012

  • Masdar Unveils 2015 Sustainability Report

    Masdar has released its 2015 Sustainability Report, documenting the renewable energy company’s sustainability milestones in the period October 2014 to September 2015. Masdar developed the report using the internationally recognised sustainability reporting framework from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), in accordance with the latest GRI G4 guidelines. The report discloses a wide variety of sustainability indicators, ranging from economic and environmental data to labour practices and employment information.

    Published on: 20 JAN 2016

  • Launch of Nordic Innovation Hub at Masdar Free Zone

    Masdar City’s Free Zone has facilitated the establishment at Masdar City of the Nordic Innovation Hub, a business incubator designed to bring Nordic clean technologies and solutions to the UAE. Nordic Innovation Hub’s purpose is to create a business incubating platform for all Nordic companies considering business in the UAE, as well as those already operating within the country.

    Published on: 31 JAN 2016

  • James Cameron visits Masdar City

    Revered filmmaker and philanthropist James Cameron visited Masdar City, where he learned about the city’s journey to develop the world’s most sustainable low-carbon city.

    Published on: 20 MAR 2011

  • 767kW solar power project in Vanuatu marks UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund’s latest success

    The recent completion of a solar power project for the Pacific nation of Vanuatu marks the latest stage of the ground-breaking United Arab Emirates-Pacific Partnership Fund (UAE-PPF). The installation of three new solar PV plants represents another milestone for an imaginative and innovative initiative that has captured international attention with its potential for developing countries.

    Published on: 07 MAR 2016

  • Austrian Delegation Visits Masdar

    Masdar is Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted renewable energy company. Discussions centred on opportunities for co-operation between Masdar and Austrian companies. The delegation was also taken on a tour of Masdar City and Masdar Institute.

    Published on: 19 FEB 2012

  • 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

  • MENA’s first Carbon Capture Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) project now on stream

    The first commercial-scale carbon capture,utilisation &storage (CCUS) facilityin the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) is now operational and aims to sequester up to 800,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) per year, it was announced today.

    Published on: 05 NOV 2016

  • Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to Address Key Sustainability Challenges

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will build on its global leadership as a catalyst for addressing the pressing challenges of sustainability, including challenges directly impacting the UAE and Abu Dhabi, during “Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week” (ADSW), which runs from January 13 – 17, 2013.

    Published on: 10 SEP 2012

  • Masdar Talks episode highlights the importance of sustainable mobility solutions

    The latest edition of Masdar Talks highlighted the importance of sustainable transportation solutions for cities during a discussion on Masdar City’s mobility network and it’s NAVYA Autonom Shuttle.

    Published on: 12 NOV 2020

  • HRH The Prince of Wales Visits Masdar City

    Abu Dhabi, UAE, 7 November 2016 – Today, His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, was given a tour of Masdar City, where he took part in a Youth Circle organised by the Emirates Youth Council. The visit was part of a tour of the region, which builds on the longstanding relationship between the UAE and the UK.

    Published on: 07 NOV 2016

  • ADSW 2017 to convene first Advisory Council as renewable energy industry enters new phase of growth

    Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 24, 2016: Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the Middle East’s largest gathering on sustainability, will host an elite group of industry experts to advise on the event’s continued success in translating the global mandate for renewable energy and clean technologies into concerted policy and business action.

    Published on: 23 NOV 2016

  • Masdar City’s PRT system celebrates milestone with 2 millionth passenger

    The Masdar City Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) system celebrated its 6th anniversary on 28 November, just a week after carrying its 2 millionth passenger. The PRT’s driverless pods have covered a distance of more than 891,879 km on their transit route over the past six years, and have displaced CO2 emissions equivalent to running 53 cars for a whole year.

    Published on: 04 DEC 2016

  • ADSW Set to Drive Business Opportunities as Investment in Renewables Reaches Record High

    The 2017 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) is on track to be the most important in the event’s history for driving commercially focused action, said industry leaders at a press event.

    Published on: 11 DEC 2016

  • Potential of floating solar showcased at PJB Connect 2020

    Masdar is supporting its partner PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali (PJB) by sponsoring PJB Connect 2020, the virtual electricity exhibition and conference running from October 21 to October 28.

    Published on: 26 OCT 2020

  • Masdar welcomes over 6,500 school children

    Over the past two years, Masdar has put in concerted efforts towards spreading the message of sustainable development among the youth. During the last six months, Masdar has hosted more than 2,000 students from over 50 schools to acquaint the younger generation with its sustainability efforts.

    Published on: 23 MAY 2012