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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.
Published on: 25 SEP 2019
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Ecothon Plus competition winners announced at the World Energy Congress
Masdar has awarded the winners of the Ecothon Plus competition at the World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi. The competition was held as part of Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders programme. In collaboration with the UAE Emirates Red Crescent, the Ecothon aimed to provide energy-efficient solutions for the UAE-Jordanian Refugee Camp in Marajeeb Al Fhood, Jordan. The camp is operated by Emirates Red Crescent Society and provides humanitarian aid to over 4,000 refugees.
Published on: 13 SEP 2019
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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.
Published on: 18 FEB 2020
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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.
Published on: 18 MAR 2020
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She means business: WISER Pioneers Workshop
WiSER is a platform that aims to mentor, empower and inspire women to be catalysts of change, industry leaders and drivers of commercial solutions.
Published on: 28 OCT 2019
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Nature not rebounding quickly enough in COVID-19 pandemic, says HE Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak
While global measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic have temporarily reduced air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, they have also hampered efforts to prevent biodiversity loss, Her Excellency Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak said at a virtual event today. Recovery plans must not only facilitate an economic rebound, they must also deliver a biodiversity stimulus, she told employees at Masdar.
Published on: 09 JUL 2020
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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
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Reimagined Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week concludes with global commitment to deliver green recovery in 2021
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, concluded on Thursday with a resounding global commitment to deliver a green recovery in 2021. From January 18 to 21, ADSW took place in a reimagined virtual setting and attracted more than 100,000 views across its online platforms from 175 countries, reiterating its importance as the annual global sustainability event that sets the agenda for the year.
Published on: 26 JAN 2021
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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.
Published on: 27 DEC 2020
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Solar and wind account for 67% of New Power Capacity Added Worldwide in 2019: BNEF
Solar and wind power accounted for over two-thirds of the 265GW of new capacity installed worldwide in 2019, up from less than a quarter of new build in 2010, according to data from BloombergNEF. Photovoltaics (PV) topped all other technologies in new-build terms, with a record 118 gigawatts constructed, and was the most popular technology deployed in a third of nations, the research company said.
Published on: 16 SEP 2020
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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.
Published on: 16 JAN 2020
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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.
Published on: 21 DEC 2020
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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.
Published on: 26 OCT 2020
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UAE’s Hope Probe Mission past midway point of journey to red planet
The Emirates Mars Mission Hope Probe has travelled over halfway to the red planet and has successfully completed the mid-flight testing of all of its equipment, Her Excellency Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Advanced Technology and Chairperson of the UAE Space Agency said at a Masdar employee event today.
Published on: 25 OCT 2020
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UAE’s solar power output set to receive boost from clearer skies during coronavirus crisis
The dramatic drops in air pollution caused by restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic could help boost the UAE’s solar power generation, with a number of countries in Europe having already posted record outputs.
Published on: 25 MAY 2020
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Agreement signed for new clean-tech pilot project at Masdar City
Swedish solar energy company Azelio has partnered with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology to run a pilot project evaluating new technology in power storage.
Published on: 12 SEP 2019
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Masdar expands presence in Australia with investment in Maryvale Energy from Waste project
Masdar has made its second investment in Australia after joining the Maryvale Energy from Waste (EfW) project in the state of Victoria as an equity partner.
Published on: 21 OCT 2020
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Masdar acquires 40% stake in Australian waste-to-energy facility
Masdar has made its first investment in Australia after acquiring a 40 per cent stake in the country’s second utility-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) facility. Masdar made the announcement during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2020.
Published on: 14 JAN 2020
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Masdar agrees to develop utility-scale solar power project in Azerbaijan
Masdar has signed agreements to develop a utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the Republic of Azerbaijan. The 230-megawatt (MWac) project is the country’s first foreign investment-based independent solar project structured as a public-private partnership.
Published on: 15 APR 2021
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Masdar and Infinity Energy establish joint venture Infinity Power
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Infinity Energy, Egypt’s leading renewable energy developer, have agreed to establish a joint venture company, Infinity Power, to develop utility-scale and distributed solar energy and wind power projects in Egypt and Africa.
Published on: 15 JAN 2020
