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Solar Impulse 2 Arrives in New York City
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), the record-shattering solar-powered plane, has touched down in New York City, completing the latest leg of its quest to circumnavigate the world without a drop of fuel. A representative from Masdar, Solar Impulse’s host partner, attended the arrival of the airport at John F. Kennedy airport.
Published on: 11 JUN 2016
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Solar Impulse Embarks on Historic Solar-Powered Transatlantic Flight
Solar Impulse 2, the solar powered plane supported by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, departed today from New York City at 2:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time for its daring journey across the Atlantic Ocean. H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, UAE Consul General in New York City, attended the take-off from John F. Kennedy International Airport. The solar-powered plane is making its way to Seville,
Published on: 20 JUN 2016
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Energy and Security Task Force Launched at World Future Energy Summit
The purpose of the task force is to examine the linkage between energy and security and to strengthen multi-lateral mechanisms to promote cooperation and to prevent and defuse energy-related conflict.
Published on: 15 JAN 2013
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Industry Leaders to Participate at the 6th World Future Energy Summit
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Masdar, host of the World Future Energy Summit and the International Water Summit said: “As we work towards a sustainable future, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week and its participating events is the UAE’s effort to take a holistic approach to the global challenges of economic development as well as energy and water security,” said Dr Al Jaber.
Published on: 07 JAN 2013
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Masdar Showcases Off-Grid Military Energy Solutions at IDEX
IDEX, which takes place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from February 17-21, is the largest defence exhibition in the Middle East and North Africa and is held biennially under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
Published on: 19 FEB 2013
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Masdar Launches Shams 1, the World’s Largest Concentrated Solar Power Plant in Operation
Today, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi officially inaugurated Shams 1, the largest concentrated solar power plant (CSP) in operation in the world. Located in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi, the 100-megawatt, grid connected power plant will generate clean energy to power 20,000 homes in the UAE.
Published on: 16 MAR 2013
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Mayor of London Boris Johnson Visits Masdar City
As part of his Masdar City tour, Johnson visited the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, a graduate level, research-oriented university focused on alternative energy and sustainability. The Mayor met with staff and students to discuss the research being undertaken to advance renewable energy and clean technologies. He was keen to the view the innovative design of Masdar City, its rigorous sustainability standards as well as its integration of energy-efficiency technology with passive and intelligent design.
Published on: 15 APR 2013
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United Arab Emirates Now Ranks Third Among World Nations in Total Concentrated Solar Power Capacity
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 04 June, 2014: Masdar’s Shams I concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Abu Dhabi catapulted the United Arab Emirates to its new ranking as thirdamong the world’s nations in both 2013 CSP technology investment and total CSP capacity.The UAE now ranks only behind Spain and the United States in total CSPgeneration; India and China round out the world’s top five.
Published on: 03 JUN 2014
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Makers of Iconic Hybrid London Double-Decker Bus Establish Middle East Headquarters in Masdar City
Wrightbus International, the company behind the iconic London double-decker buses, officially opened its Middle East headquarters in Masdar City, today. A global leader in hybrid and all electric public transport and urban mobility, the company will look to leverage its strategic base at Masdar City - Abu Dhabi’s pioneering low-carbon city – to respond to the region’s growing need for innovative, efficient and clean transportation.
Published on: 09 JUN 2014
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Masdar Launches Heat Safety Awareness Campaign
Construction workers employed on projects within Masdar City, including the new headquarters for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), have been given advice and training on how to avoid heat related health problems while working in the high summer temperatures.
Published on: 25 JUN 2014
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Future Skills 2030 report issued at ADSW 2019
The Future Skills 2030 report was released at this year’s edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to explore the driving forces behind the fast-changing job market, and the new skills needed to stay competitive in a shifting global landscape.
Published on: 16 JAN 2019
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Masdar City and German Embassy to the UAE Host Exhibition on Germany’s Energy Transition at Masdar City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 16, 2019 – The German Embassy to the UAE and Masdar City are hosting a photographic exhibition at Masdar City to highlight the transformation of Germany’s energy system. The exhibition titled ‘Energiewende’ – meaning energy transition – explains how the German energy transition is taking place and how the country is shifting its energy supply to renewables, making the industry more secure, affordable and sustainable.
Published on: 16 JAN 2019
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Women’s empowerment highlighted at annual WiSER Forum
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2019: Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, hosted its fourth annual Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Forum at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019, with key speakers urging women and girls to play an active role in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Published on: 17 JAN 2019
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UAE profile as a global sustainability leader strengthens as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week continues to break records
The 2019 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week successfully concluded on January 19, with the region’s largest sustainability gathering once again achieving new milestones for attendance, participation and business deals.
Published on: 19 JAN 2019
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UN Top Climate Official Visits Zayed Future Energy Prize Winner Liter of Light in Manila
Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat visited Zayed Future Energy Prize 2015 winner Liter of Lightin the Philippines. During her visit, Ms. Figueres met volunteers of the open source network in Manila to raise awareness of climate action in the lead up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris in December 2015 (COP-21).
Published on: 13 MAR 2015
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ADNOC and Masdar Launch Joint Venture to Develop Commercial-Scale Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage Projects
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Masdar today signed a joint venture agreement – the Middle East’s first company focused on exploring and developing commercial-scale projects for carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS). ADNOC and Masdar jointly awarded a AED 450 million engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to Dodsal Group to build a carbon dioxide (CO2) compression facility and a 50 km pipeline. The joint venture is 51 percent owned by ADNOC and 49 percent by Masdar.
Published on: 09 NOV 2013
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Bio-fuels and New-Generation Technologies to Help Aviation Sector Curb Carbon Emissions
Bio-fuels and new-generation technologies coupled with known operations and infrastructure measures, will help the aviation industry reduce carbon emissions substantially. However, the main challenge is being able to produce enough feed-stocks at industrial scale in a sustainable manner, without falling into the common debates of food vs. fuel or indirect land use change, according to Dr. Alejandro Ríos Galván, Director, Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), and Professor of Practice, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.
Published on: 26 NOV 2013
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Pioneering clean energy projects showcased at WETEX
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, announced details of its participation in the 19th annual Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), starting today (23-25 October) in Dubai.
Published on: 22 OCT 2017
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Masdar inaugurates one of the world’s largest offshore wind farms
Masdar today inaugurated its third wind farm in the United Kingdom, bringing the combined power generating capacity of all three projects to 1 gigawatt (GW) – enough clean energy to supply nearly 1 million homes.
Published on: 22 NOV 2017
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Second annual Student Exclusive gives youth a voice on sustainability
More than 600 students from the UAE and countries around the world took part in the second annual “Student Exclusive” at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) on Wednesday. Now a signature event of ADSW, the Student Exclusive is focused on empowering young people to think and act sustainably.
Published on: 18 JAN 2017
