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Global renewable capacity expansion soars 50
Global renewable energy capacity additions reached a record level last year, exceeding expansion in 2019 by almost 50 percent, according to date from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Worldwide, more than 260 gigawatts of renewable capacity was added last, accounting for more than 80 percent of all electricity expansion, the agency’s annual Renewable Capacity Statistics 2021 report shows.
Published on: 29 APR 2021
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Sharjah Waste to Energy plant achieves major milestones towards zero-waste, net-zero emissions in first year of operations
The Sharjah Waste to Energy plant, a first of its kind project in the Middle East, has achieved multiple landmark milestones since its inauguration a year ago. Tied to the Sharjah electrical grid, the plant has generated enough energy to power over 2,000 homes per year while offsetting 150,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
Published on: 10 MAY 2023
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UAE launches region’s first waste-to-feed project
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, inaugurated the region’s first project that will upcycle organic waste into high-quality products.
Published on: 25 JUN 2022
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ADNOC Drilling and Masdar agree to explore geothermal energy opportunities
ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (“ADNOC Drilling” or “the Company”) (ADX symbol: ADNOCDRILL / ISIN: AEA007301012) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (‘’the MoU’’) with Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies. Under the MoU, the companies will explore collaboration around development, investment, operations, and projects to responsibly advance the energy transition both in the UAE and globally.
Published on: 21 MAR 2023
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Masdar Expands Presence in US with Completion of Acquisition of Big Beau Project Stake from EDF Renewables North America
Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy companies, has further expanded its presence in the United States’ renewables market after closing the acquisition of a 50 percent stake in a combined solar and battery storage project from EDF Renewables North America.
Published on: 12 APR 2023
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Masdar and IFC Agree to Explore Ways to Advance Climate Action in Emerging Markets
The collaboration framework was signed by Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer, Masdar and Mohamed Gouled, Vice President of Industries at IFC, on the side-lines of the World Government Summit 2023, taking place in Dubai this week. HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, and Masdar Chairman, witnessed the signing, along with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of IFC.
Published on: 14 FEB 2023
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Masdar ČIBUK 1 wind farm powers change in Serbian local communities
Masdar’s ČIBUK 1 wind farm is the largest utility-scale commercial wind project in Serbia and the Western Balkans, comprising of 158MW.
Published on: 13 APR 2023
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Production of sustainable aviation fuel from solid waste
Masdar, ADNOC, bp, Tadweer (Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company) and Etihad Airways announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 an agreement to conduct a joint feasibility study on exploring the production in the UAE of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other products, such as renewable diesel and naphtha, using municipal solid waste (MSW) and renewable hydrogen.
Published on: 20 JAN 2023
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In the presence of the Jordanian Prime Minister Masdar Inaugurates Baynouna Solar Park, the largest of its kind in Jordan
The Baynouna Solar Energy Company (BSCE), a joint venture between the UAE’s world-leading renewable energy company, Masdar, and Finnish investment and asset management group Taaleri, has announced the formal inauguration of the 200-megawatt (MW) Baynouna Solar Park – the largest clean energy project in Jordan.
Published on: 25 FEB 2023
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Masdar Signs Agreement with Austria’s VERBUND to Explore Green Hydrogen Production for Central Europe Market
The MoU was signed at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023 by Michael Strugl, Chief Executive Officer, VERBUND, and Mohammad Abdelqader El Ramahi, Executive Director, Green Hydrogen, Masdar. As per the agreement, the two companies will cooperate on developing pathways to produce and export green hydrogen to Central Europe, specifically Austria and Southern Germany.
Published on: 08 FEB 2023
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Masdar refinances stake in London Array wind farm
Masdar Energy UK, a wholly owned subsidiary of Masdar, has refinanced its stake in the London Array project.
Published on: 27 APR 2020
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Masdar Signs Agreement to Develop Clean Energy Projects in Kyrgyzstan with 1 GW Capacity
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with the Kyrgyz Republic’s Ministry of Energy to develop a pipeline of renewable projects in the Central Asian nation, with a capacity of up to 1 gigawatt (GW), starting with a 200-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant.
Published on: 10 JAN 2023
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ADSW Summit white paper sets out pathway to Net Zero
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the sustainability platform hosted by Masdar, has produced a white paper highlighting some of the key findings from the ADSW Summit 2022, held in January. The Journey to Net Zero reflects the key themes of the event: Global Collaboration & Leadership, Innovation and Technology, and Sustainable Finance.
Published on: 06 APR 2022
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UAE and Netherlands discuss food and water security ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021
HE Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security and HE Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, Minister of Water and Infrastructure for the Netherlands meet virtually during 2nd episode of ADSW Web Series
Published on: 26 NOV 2020
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ADSW 2022’s World Future Energy Summit powered by clean energy from EWEC
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development hosted by Masdar, has today announced that the World Future Energy Summit, a key event at ADSW 2022, was powered by clean energy, thanks to a partnership with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC).
Published on: 26 JAN 2022
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COP26 a “fantastic achievement” Masdar CEO tells Forbes Middle East
The recent COP26 climate change conference was successful and represents a “fantastic achievement,” Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, told Forbes Middle East in an in-depth interview.
Published on: 16 DEC 2021
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Masdar partners with Harvard Business Review to research ESG adoption
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, hosted by Masdar, partnered with Harvard Business Review to conduct survey-led research into issues around the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and try to understand just how businesses are implementing ESG strategies.
Published on: 04 APR 2022
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Renewables strengthen cost advantage over fossil fuels, IRENA report shows
Renewable energy continues to strengthen its cost advantage over fossil fuel options, with the main technologies seeing significant cost reductions year-on-year, according to a report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Published on: 24 JUN 2021
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Masdar Signs Agreement with Austria’s VERBUND to Explore Green Hydrogen Production for Central Europe Market
Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy companies, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with VERBUND, Austria’s leading energy utility and one of the largest producers of hydropower in Europe, to explore the production of green hydrogen for the Central Europe market.
Published on: 08 FEB 2023
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Masdar plans to complete design on hydrogen project this year, executive says
Masdar aims to complete the design for its green hydrogen demonstrator project by the end of this year, Fawaz Al Muharrami, Acting Executive Director, Masdar Clean Energy, told The National.
Published on: 26 MAY 2021
