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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022 delivers global commitment to accelerate climate action as countdown to COP27 & COP28 begins
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development hosted by Masdar, has successfully concluded with a resounding commitment to accelerate climate action and net-zero efforts.
Published on: 24 JAN 2022
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Renewables accounted for 81% of 2021 capacity additions, IRENA says
Renewable energy maintained its growth momentum in 2021 despite global uncertainties, accounting for 81 percent of total capacity expansion last year, according to the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Published on: 18 APR 2022
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Act now to halve emissions by 2030, says IPCC
A reduction in the growth rate of global greenhouse gas emissions provides a short window of opportunity to limit the maximum temperature increase to 1.5°C (2.7°F) by 2025, and avoid the more catastrophic effects of climate change, scientists have stated in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report.
Published on: 11 APR 2022
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Masdar Opens New Office in Saudi Arabia
Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has pledged to strengthen its support for Saudi Arabia’s clean energy objectives, with the opening of a new dedicated office in the Kingdom. Masdar will also participate with partners in the upcoming Round 4 tender announced by the Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) for wind and solar projects with a combined capacity of 3.3 gigawatts (GW).
Published on: 28 OCT 2022
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How Masdar has backed Uzbekistan’s bold energy transition from the start
From the beginning, Masdar has been supporting Uzbekistan's bold energy transition. Today, the Central Asian nation is home to some of the region's largest wind and solar programs, under development.
Published on: 20 NOV 2023
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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.
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Masdar Extends Smart Building Expertise to Disaster Affected Areas of Japan
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multi-faceted renewable energy company, shared its expertise on building smart and sustainable communities during an international seminar held in Fukushima City, ahead of the anniversary of the natural calamity that hit Japan in March, 2011.
Published on: 11 MAR 2012
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Masdar Named ‘Energy Company of the Year’
Today, Masdar was recognised as ‘Energy Company of the Year,’ and honoured with ‘Energy Business Leader of the Year’ distinctions during the first-ever Gulf Business Industry Awards. The awards underscore Masdar’s commitment to maintaining Abu Dhabi’s leadership position in the evolving energy market, and the company’s critical role in helping the Emirate move from a resource-based economy to one based on knowledge and innovation.
Published on: 24 SEP 2012
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Torresol Energy Launches Commercial Operations of Twin Solar Thermal Plants in Spain
In October 2011, under the patronage of His Majesty the King of Spain Juan Carlos I and His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Torresol Energy officially inaugurated Gemasolar in Fuentes Andalucia, Spain.
Published on: 17 JAN 2012
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Emerge and Miral to Deliver Clean Energy to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi through Rooftop Solar Power Project
Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, to deploy on-site solar energy systems at the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi theme park currently under construction on Yas Island.
Published on: 06 JUL 2022
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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
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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
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Masdar and PLN NP Agree to Triple Size of ASEAN’s largest Floating Solar Plant
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP), have signed an agreement to develop Phase II of the successful Cirata floating photovoltaic (FPV) power plant in Indonesia by up to 500MW, in a major expansion to Southeast Asia’s largest FPV plant.
Published on: 26 SEP 2023
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Jordan’s Prince Hamzah Hospital deploys sustainable lighting solutions under 20by2020 initiative
As part of the UAE humanitarian initiative, ‘20by2020’, the Zayed Sustainability Prize announced that Prince Hamzah Hospital in the Jordanian capital Amman has deployed sustainable lighting solutions. The hospital is currently treating the largest number of COVID-19 patients in the country.
Published on: 26 MAY 2020
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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
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ADSW Summit to Convene Global Leaders to Deliver Climate Action
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development hosted by Masdar, will hold the ADSW Summit virtually on Monday January 17, 2022, helping to set the global agenda for addressing the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Published on: 22 DEC 2021
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WiSER white paper highlights importance of equitable energy access
Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) strategic initiative has published a white paper on the positive impact of equitable energy access on inclusive sustainable development.
Published on: 14 MAR 2022
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French President Francois Hollande to Deliver Keynote Speech at ADSW 2013
French President Francois Hollande will deliver a keynote speech at the official inauguration of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which will take place during the opening ceremony of the World Future Energy Summit on January 15th.
Published on: 08 JAN 2013
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Masdar Advises Workers How to Stay Safe in the Summer Heat
Masdar has provided advice and awareness for workers employed on projects in Masdar City as part of the contractor management program, on how to stay healthy and safe during high summer temperatures as part of its heat stress safety awareness campaign, launched this week.
Published on: 20 JUN 2015
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UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund announces major projects in five countries
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) today announced the first five projects under the US$50 million UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (the Fund) across Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The projects will significantly reduce energy costs in the region, as well as improve resilience to natural disasters such as Hurricane Irma.
Published on: 23 SEP 2017
