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We Are Committed campaign recognised at 2019 Middle East PR Awards
Masdar took home three awards at the 2019 Middle East PR Association (MEPRA) Awards. Organised by MEPRA, the annual awards programme recognises the most creative and impactful campaigns and professionals in the region.
Published on: 21 NOV 2019
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ADQ Launches AED1.1billion fund to help start-ups establish headquarters in Masdar City
ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a diverse portfolio spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy, has launched an AED1.1billion venture fund that will help early-stage businesses set up global or regional headquarters in Masdar City.
Published on: 20 MAY 2020
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WiSER Pioneers pledge to take action on findings of white paper
The Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s outreach programs, held an event for the WiSER Pioneers, during which the Pioneers responded to the ten key findings outlined in the white paper, “Artificial Intelligence + Gender Equality: A WiSER Perspective.”
Published on: 03 AUG 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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Energy transition investment needs to double over next three years to deliver sustainable recovery: IRENA
Doubling global annual investment in the clean-energy transition over the next three years will support a sustainable recovery post-COVID-19 and create an additional 5.5 million jobs, the head of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) told Masdar employees at a company virtual event.
Published on: 24 SEP 2020
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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 achieves first close on 1.6 GW clean energy portfolio in United States from EDF Renewables
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has achieved the first closing on the acquisition of 50 percent of a 1.6-gigawatt (GW) clean-energy portfolio of projects in the United States from EDF Renewables North America.
Published on: 08 FEB 2021
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Masdar acquires stake in Hero Future Energies of India
Masdar has developed renewable energy projects in more than 25 countries, including major utility-scale projects and those that improve energy access in rural communities and least developed countries.
Published on: 11 NOV 2019
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Masdar and EDF Group conclude shareholder agreement to establish energy services company
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and EDF Group, low-carbon electricity leader, have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) company dedicated to energy efficiency and distributed solar power generation projects.
Published on: 15 JAN 2020
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Masdar and EDF establish joint venture ESCO
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and French low-carbon electricity leader EDF have signed an agreement to establish a 50:50 joint venture energy services company (ESCO).
Published on: 11 SEP 2019
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Masdar participates in 10th annual World Urban Forum
The World Urban Forum (WUF), a landmark international gathering that focuses on the future of urbanisation, recently held its 10th session in Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 19 FEB 2020
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Masdar’s youth leaders attend COP25
A delegation of members from Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders and WiSER Pioneers programmes recently participated in the UN Climate Change Conference COP25, in Madrid, Spain.
Published on: 24 DEC 2019
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Masdar City hosts Porsche’s Soul Journey
Masdar City was chosen as one of the stops during the Porsche Taycan’s Soul Journey from Dubai to Riyadh in the lead up to the Formula-E Championship that is taking place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, from November 22-23, 2019.
Published on: 18 NOV 2019
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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 “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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Renewables still competitive regardless of fossil fuel pricing, says Masdar Executive Director
Renewable energy can still present a “valid case” even at current oil and natural gas price levels, and can help support a post-COVID-19 recovery, Yousif Al Ali, Executive Director, Masdar Clean Energy, told Gulf Intelligence.
Published on: 07 JUL 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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Technology advances and investor interest driving renewables, Masdar director tells Energy & Utilities
Technological advances and a more attractive risk profile for renewable energy investments is driving the advance of the sector, Fawaz Al Muharrami, Director, Delivery, Bids and Supply Chain, Masdar Clean Energy, said in a wide-ranging video interview with Energy & Utilities.
Published on: 19 MAY 2020
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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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Yousif Al Ali highlights resilience and potential of renewables
Rapidly decreasing costs, competitive technology and round the clock availability of renewable energy is establishing it as a strong contender despite the challenges of COVID-19, Yousif Al Ali, Executive Director, Clean Energy told REGlobal.
Published on: 14 OCT 2020
