Masdar and W Solar Investment form joint venture company to develop renewable energy projects

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and W Solar Investment, a subsidiary of Alpha Dhabi Holding, and a development and investment company in the solar energy industry, have formed a joint venture company (JVC) to develop clean energy projects in a range of geographies.

In the presence of Mohammed bin Rashid, Masdar Signs Agreement with DEWA to deliver sixth phase of world’s largest single-site solar park PV Project

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (DEWA) and Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, to build and operate the 1,800 megawatt (MW) sixth phase of the landmark Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, costing up to AED5.51 billion.

Masdar more than doubles clean energy capacity over 2 years generating enough electricity to power over 4 million homes

Masdar has released its 2020 Annual Sustainability Report that revealed it more than doubled its clean energy capacity over two years to generate enough electricity to power over four million homes. The capacity of the renewable energy projects that Masdar is a partner in has risen to over 10.7 GW in 2020 from 4 GW in 2019, with the company’s global operating clean energy portfolio displacing close to 6.5 million metric tons of CO2 annually.

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.

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.

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.

WiSER white paper highlights impact of artificial intelligence on gender parity in sustainability sector

Masdar and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund acquire two wind farms in Poland

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri SolarWind II Fund, which invests in utility-scale wind and solar assets, have together acquired 50:50 stakes in two wind farms in Poland.

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.

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.

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.

Energy transition accelerating, Masdar CEO tells MEA Energy Week

The pace of transition to clean energy is accelerating, as cheaper prices for renewables helps to make emerging technologies like hydrogen more viable, Masdar Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi said on the opening day of MEA Energy Week, organized by Siemens Energy.

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.

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.

UAE announces new development and funding agreements under US$50m Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund

The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF) has entered the second cycle of its three-year plan to build climate-resilient renewable energy projects in 16 Caribbean nations, successfully completing new development and funding agreements for the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guyana, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname.

UAE-CREF solar PV project in the Bahamas wins award

The Bahamas’ first utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, which was developed by Masdar in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, has won a prestigious award in the United States.

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.

Emirates Waste to Energy Company to develop the UAE’s first solar landfill project

Emirates Waste to Energy Company, a joint venture between Bee’ah, the Middle East’s fastest-growing environmental management company, and Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, will undertake a pioneering project to develop Bee’ah’s landfill into a solar farm — the first of its kind in the UAE.

Largest solar park in Jordan achieves remarkable safety milestone

Baynouna Solar Park, Jordan’s largest solar energy project, has celebrated an important safety, health and environment (SH&E) milestone, achieving 1 million safe hours without a lost time incident (LTI).

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.