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Prince Albert of Monaco to deliver keynote address at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit
H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco, Head of State, Principality of Monaco will deliver a keynote address at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, which runs from 18-21 January 2021 as a reimagined virtual event this year.
Published on: 16 JAN 2021
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Renewables Account for 72% of Global Power Expansion in 2019: IRENA
Renewable power accounted for almost three quarters, 72 per cent, of global power expansion last year, according to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar and wind contributed 90 per cent of the renewable capacity added in 2019.
Published on: 07 APR 2020
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Renewables “most resilient” energy source during COVID-19 crisis, says IEA
Renewable energy will be the only energy source to see increased demand in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system since the Second World War, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Published on: 20 MAY 2020
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Y4S platform kicks off year-long virtual program on SDGs with two workshops
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), the Masdar initiative to develop future sustainability leaders, officially launched its virtual programs for high-school and university students on sustainable development goals with two workshops on how youth can support the UAE’s work on achieving the SDGs.
Published on: 24 FEB 2021
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Youth 4 Sustainability members prepare for take-off with space-focused activation
The UAE is leading the Arab region and making considerable progress in the space sector, members of the Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) platform heard during a series of virtual workshops and lectures focused on the space industry last week.
Published on: 05 OCT 2020
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Zayed Sustainability Prize reveals 30 finalists across five categories
Addressing some of the world’s most pressing and core development challenges, and aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, the finalists of the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020 were announced today – with 30 candidates now vying to win up to 10 awards, across five categories: Health, Food, Energy, Water, and Global High Schools.
Published on: 07 OCT 2019
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Sustainability Ambassadors participants complete Shell NXplorers workshop
Masdar’s Sustainability Ambassadors have completed their first workshop as part of their year-long programme of training and development. The Shell NXplorers workshop, held in collaboration with Shell and Emirates Foundation, was delivered by Stephanie Kechichian, Senior Trainer, Emirates Foundation, at the Innovation Centre in Masdar City last week.
Published on: 13 NOV 2019
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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
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Renewables delivering increasingly cheaper power than coal, IRENA report shows
Renewable power is proving an increasingly cheaper option to fossil fuels, with more than half of renewable capacity added last year achieving lower power costs than the cheapest new coal plants, according to a report released this week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Published on: 03 JUN 2020
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Masdar and Abu Dhabi Ports sign MoU to support Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and Abu Dhabi Ports Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the economic growth of the emirate of Abu Dhabi and achieve the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Published on: 15 JAN 2020
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Dhofar Wind Project wins Wind Project of the Year 2019 at the Asian Power Awards
The Dhofar Wind Project has won the Wind Project of the Year 2019 at the Asian Power Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published on: 11 SEP 2019
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Masdar CEO discusses future of energy at Siemens Energy Middle East Partner Day
The energy mix will need to shift toward clean-energy sources as countries look to deliver sustainable recovery post-COVID-19, Masdar Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Al Ramahi said at the first Siemens Energy Middle East Partner Day.
Published on: 16 JUL 2020
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Masdar City and ekar announce strategic partnership to bring first Tesla car-share operation to the Middle East
UAE-founded ekar has announced a strategic partnership with Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, to bring electric vehicle car-sharing to the Middle East by introducing five Tesla models S and X into its fleet. The vehicles are now available to hire from Masdar City in Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 20 OCT 2019
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Masdar City Builds World's Largest Mosaic Made from Recycled Materials
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship innovative and sustainable urban development, has officially broken the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest mosaic made from recycled materials.
Published on: 08 JAN 2020
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Azelio signs agreement with ALEC Energy to set up renewable energy storage site in Masdar City
Swedish energy storage company Azelio has signed an agreement with ALEC Energy to prepare and set-up an installation site in Masdar City to evaluate Azelio’s technology for inclusion in the Masdar project portfolio.
Published on: 18 AUG 2020
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Co-located storage systems can help achieve net-zero targets, Equinor executive tells Masdar Talks
Combining renewable energy projects with co-located storage systems will help governments reach their net-zero objectives, senior executives from Masdar and Equinor said on the fifth edition of the Instagram Live Masdar Talks series.
Published on: 17 MAR 2021
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Construction begins on hurricane-resistant clean energy power plant in Antigua and Barbuda under US$50m UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund has announced the start of construction for a hurricane-resistant clean energy plant in Antigua and Barbuda to help the twin-island nation recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Published on: 29 SEP 2020
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CSR visit to NMC Royal Hospital
A group of Masdar employees have visited the NMC Royal Hospital to visit unwell children as part of the Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan's “Wanna Read” initiative.
Published on: 07 OCT 2019
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Masdar signs JDA for the development of up to 400MW of solar projects in Armenia
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with the Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) for the development of solar power projects with a total capacity of 400 MW in Armenia. The investment adds between US$300 million and US$320 million into the Armenian economy.
Published on: 30 NOV 2019
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LAGI international design competition winners announced
The Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) have announced the winners of this year’s LAGI international design competition at the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi. Sponsored by Masdar, LAGI 2019 Abu Dhabi challenged design teams to create large-scale works of public art that also produce clean kilowatt-hours for the Masdar City grid using technologies such as solar and wind.
Published on: 10 SEP 2019
