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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.
Published on: 16 JAN 2020
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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.
Published on: 14 NOV 2019
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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 post-COVID-19 recovery plan will focus on sustainable economic growth, says Minister of Climate Change and Environment
The UAE’s post-COVID-19 recovery plan will focus on sustainable economic growth, His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said today at a virtual event for Masdar employees. Masdar is playing a leading role both in food security and in renewable energy development, where it is supporting “building a greener, healthier future,” His Excellency said.
Published on: 01 JUL 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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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, 122 youth graduate from Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability programs
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, 122 youth have graduated from Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) platform Future Sustainability Leaders and Sustainability Ambassadors programs at a virtual ceremony.
Published on: 05 APR 2021
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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 achieves financial close on landmark 100 MW Nur Navoi Solar project in Uzbekistan
Masdar has announced the financial close of the Nur Navoi Solar Project – Uzbekistan’s first successfully-financed independent power producer (IPP) solar project.
Published on: 23 DEC 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 acquires solar power plant in Egypt
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has acquired ib vogt GmbH’s shareholding in the 64.1 MWp “Infinity 50” photovoltaic project in Benban, Egypt. Masdar and ib vogt have additionally signed agreements of intent concerning the purchase of ib vogt’s shareholdings in three more solar parks also located in the Benban solar complex, which have a combined volume of 166.5 MWp.
Published on: 21 SEP 2020
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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 and HSBC launch exclusive virtual boardroom series at ADSW 2021
Masdar and HSBC have launched an exclusive four-part virtual boardroom series for executives leading urban developments in Latin America (LATAM), Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT), Asia-Pacific ASP and North America. The first session of the invite-only series took place during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021, the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar.
Published on: 23 JAN 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
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Masdar and PLN enter partnership to develop first floating solar power plant in Indonesia
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), the state electricity company in Indonesia, for the first floating solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in the country.
Published on: 15 JAN 2020
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Masdar helping to make UAE a hub for renewable energy and clean tech
Masdar’s involvement in international projects is helping the company to develop local knowledge and experience, and support the UAE’s diversification efforts, Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi told MEES.
Published on: 12 JUL 2020
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Masdar highlights clean energy at ADIPEC
One of the largest gatherings of local and international petroleum companies, the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC) is running from 11 to 14 November at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Center.
Published on: 11 NOV 2019
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Masdar launches ‘For A Sustainable Future’ campaign to celebrate 15 years as a global renewable energy leader
Masdar has launched the global brand campaign ‘For A Sustainable Future’ to reinforce the company’s leadership in renewable energy and sustainable technology, while highlighting the sustainable development goals of the United Arab Emirates.
Published on: 01 APR 2021
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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