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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

  • 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

  • Masdar Arlington Energy breaks ground on two UK sites as part of £1 Billion Battery Energy Storage System Investment

    Masdar Arlington Energy, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, has broken ground at the sites of two new battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the UK.

    Published on: 27 FEB 2024

  • Masdar to Acquire 50% Stake in Terra-Gen from Energy Capital Partners

    Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar (“Masdar”), the United Arab Emirates’ clean energy powerhouse, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 50 percent stake in Terra-Gen Power Holdings II, LLC (“Terra-Gen”), one of the largest independent renewable energy power producers in the United States, from Energy Capital Partners (“ECP”).

    Published on: 19 MAR 2024

  • Masdar, Sarawak Energy and Gentari to Assess Large-Scale Floating Solar Project in Malaysia

    Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed a Joint Study Agreement with Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy and clean energy solutions provider, Gentari, to assess the feasibility of a floating solar power plant at the reservoir of Murum Hydroelectric Plant in the state of Sarawak, Malaysia.

    Published on: 06 NOV 2024

  • WiSER Pioneers tackle climate challenges in water-stressed Morocco

    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 successfully completed the latest instalment of its WiSER Cares program.

    Published on: 19 JUN 2024

  • EWEC Announces Partners to Develop 1.5 Gigawatt Solar Project in Abu Dhabi

    EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing and supply of water and electricity across the UAE, today announced the award for its 1.5 gigawatt (AC) Al Ajban Solar PV Independent Power Project.

    Published on: 26 APR 2024

  • Emerge Announces Successful Energization of Solar Projects at Yas Bay Waterfront and Yas Marina Circuit

    Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF Group, has announced the successful energization of two high-profile solar photovoltaic (PV) projects on Yas Island at Yas Marina Circuit and Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi’s vibrant day-to-night dining, entertainment and leisure destination.

    Published on: 23 MAY 2024

  • Masdar Joins Forces with RWE in £11 billion Investment to Co-develop Massive 3GW Offshore Wind Projects in UK

    Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, is part of an £11billion investment into the UK’s renewable energy sector and is purchasing a 49 percent stake in RWE’s 3 gigawatt (GW) Dogger Bank South (DBS) projects - which form one of the world’s largest planned offshore wind farms. DBS is capable of powering millions of British homes, reducing emissions and creating up to 3,000 jobs. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary approvals and expected in the first quarter of 2024.

    Published on: 01 DEC 2023

  • Masdar Expands European presence with Acquisition of 1GW Renewable Portfolio in Poland

    Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, today announced the acquisition of eight hybrid renewable energy projects, along with Taaleri Energia, a Finnish-based renewable energy developer and fund manager, marking a significant expansion to both companies’ Polish renewable energy portfolios.

    Published on: 04 DEC 2023

  • For Antarctica: How do you make solar panels in Antarctica a ground reality?

    While it is the coldest place on earth, Antarctica is also the world’s largest desert, almost twice the size of the Sahara.

    Published on: 15 JUL 2021

  • Graphene: the building block for a sustainable future

    Graphene is an extraordinary substance. A layer of carbon, just one atom thick, yet 200 times stronger than steel, transparent, flexible, highly conductive both thermally and electrically: it has the potential to revolutionize whole industries and our entire built environment. It was first isolated in 2004 to Nobel Prize-winning effect at the University of Manchester and now that potential is starting to bear commercial fruit.

    Published on: 15 JUL 2021

  • Masdar City launches global initiative - Innovate - ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022

    Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s only planned and approved R&D cluster and a leading hub for innovation, has launched ‘Innovate’, to identify and nurture the next generation of sustainable technologies. The global initiative will focus on the areas of urban mobility, clean energy, agritech and food security, water, energy storage, and artificial intelligence.

    Published on: 16 NOV 2021

  • Signature of an agreement to develop the largest solar plant to date in Sharjah

    In an important step on the Emirate of Sharjah’s road to renewable energy, Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), the oil & gas industry executive arm of the Emirate, working under the auspices of the Petroleum Council of Sharjah, and Emerge, the joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, have concluded a Solar Power Agreement, during ADIPEC’s business conferences.

    Published on: 05 OCT 2023

  • Masdar participates at WETEX for sixth straight year to highlight clean-tech innovation

    Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a pioneer in sustainable urban development, is again participating in the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), starting today at EXPO 2020 Dubai.

    Published on: 05 OCT 2021

  • Saudi Arabias first wind farm starts electricity generation

    Dumat Al Jandal, the Middle East’s largest wind farm and the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is now connected to the grid and has produced its first carbon-free megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy.

    Published on: 07 AUG 2021

  • 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

  • Miral and Emerge to Develop Solar Project on Yas Bay Waterfront

    Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, has signed an agreement with Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, to develop a 524-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) project on Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi’s vibrant day-to-night dining, entertainment and leisure destination located on Yas Island. The project is designed to offset 450 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.

    Published on: 17 OCT 2023

  • Masdar makes first investment in Greece by developing solar plant with Taaleri Energia

    Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri Energia, which invests in utility-scale wind and solar assets, have agreed to develop a 65-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Greece. The project will be managed through the companies’ joint venture Masdar-Taaleri Generation (MTG).

    Published on: 06 MAY 2021

  • Masdar Calls upon World Leaders to Pledge Support for Women Tackling Climate Change

    Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform today launched a global campaign, I Am WiSER, to raise support for women at the forefront of efforts to tackle climate change and encourage world leaders to press forward with initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable future.

    Published on: 31 OCT 2022