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Emerge to Install Solar Project at American Community School of Abu Dhabi’s New Sustainable Campus
Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, has signed an agreement with American Community School of Abu Dhabi (ACS) to install a 1 megawatt peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) project at ACS’s new environmentally sustainable campus on Saadiyat Island, UAE. The project will generate approximately 35 percent of ACS’s total annual energy demand, an equivalent of displacing 770 tonnes of carbon emissions every year. The project fully aligns with the UAE sustainability goals and contributes to the country’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.
Published on: 12 SEP 2023
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Masdar and DEWA Commit to Support UAE Sustainability Objectives with Partnership Agreement for ADSW and WETEX
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global initiative championed by the UAE and its clean energy powerhouse Masdar to accelerate sustainable development, and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced today the signing of a three-year partnership agreement to sponsor ADSW and DEWA’s annual Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show.
Published on: 18 JAN 2023
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Masdar-led joint venture completes financing to develop Jordan’s largest solar power project
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week that the financing of the largest solar power plant in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been completed.
Published on: 16 JAN 2018
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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 Acquires Arlington Energy to Advance Renewable Energy Storage Market
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; October 25, 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, today announced it has aquired UK-based battery energy storage system (BESS) developer Arlington Energy. The acquisition will enable Masdar to expand its presence in the UK and European renewable energy markets and support countries’ net-zero objectives.
Published on: 25 OCT 2022
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Masdar signs MoU with Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to explore development of 2 GW renewable energy projects
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to explore collaboration in renewable energy projects with a total capacity of up to 2 gigawatts (GW).
Published on: 17 NOV 2022
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Carbon Capture, Usage & Storage Project Advanced at Emirates Steel’s Mussafah Facility
The two organisations have made sufficient progress on the commercial principles and have now commenced drafting Head of Terms (HoT) to govern future detailed delivery agreements.
Published on: 17 JAN 2012
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Masdar CEO Addresses International Peace Institute
Today, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar and United Arab Emirates Special (UAE) Envoy for Energy and Climate Change, addressed members of the International Peace Institute (IPI) – a New York-based independent, not-for-profit think tank dedicated to promoting the prevention and settlement of conflicts by strengthening international peace and security institutions.
Published on: 28 SEP 2012
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Masdar City Installs First Rapid Charger in Middle East
The pilot project aims to assess how efficiently the rapid charger technology will function in the region’s harsh climatic conditions. The CHAdeMO-certified Rapid Charger (EFACEC, EV QC) is a high efficiency DC charger provided by Efacec, a leading manufacturer of AC and DC chargers.
Published on: 29 JUL 2012
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UAE to play leading role in hydrogen production, says Masdar executive
The UAE’s abundant solar energy resources will enable the country to maintain a leadership role in hydrogen production, a senior Masdar executive told Investment Monitor.
Published on: 01 MAY 2021
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Global carbon dioxide emissions set for second-biggest rise in history, says IEA
Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions are set to surge by 1.5 billion tonnes this year – the second-largest increase in history – as coal use outstrips demand for renewables, according to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Published on: 22 APR 2021
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UAE’s renewable energy capacity projected to quadruple by end of 2025
Installed renewable energy capacity in the United Arab Emirates will increase fourfold by the end of 2025, reaching 9 gigawatts, according to a report from research company Rystad Energy.
Published on: 23 FEB 2021
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James Cameron visits Masdar City
Revered filmmaker and philanthropist James Cameron visited Masdar City, where he learned about the city’s journey to develop the world’s most sustainable low-carbon city.
Published on: 20 MAR 2011
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Masdar Signs Agreement with Tanzania’s TANESCO to Develop 2 GW Renewable Energy Capacity
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced that it has signed an agreement with Tanzania Electric Supply Company Ltd. (TANESCO) related to the development of renewable energy projects with a total capacity of up to 2 gigawatts (GW).
Published on: 05 AUG 2022
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Federal National Council Delegation Visits Masdar
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, and other senior officials of the renewable energy company welcomed the delegation and presented Masdar’s advancements in the development, commercialisation and deployment of clean technologies and solutions as part of Masdar’s mission to support the Abu Dhabi government in its goal of achieving energy security and diversification of revenue sources.
Published on: 19 MAR 2012
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Masdar welcomes over 6,500 school children
Over the past two years, Masdar has put in concerted efforts towards spreading the message of sustainable development among the youth. During the last six months, Masdar has hosted more than 2,000 students from over 50 schools to acquaint the younger generation with its sustainability efforts.
Published on: 23 MAY 2012
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Sheikh Zayed Private Academy Students Visit Masdar
The visit was part of Masdar’s youth outreach program that aims to promote knowledge among the future generation about the different sources of renewable energy, clean technologies and the concept of achieving sustainable development within the UAE.
Published on: 01 MAY 2012
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Zayed Future Energy Prize Opens Submissions for 2013 Edition
The Prize will invite entries from companies, individuals, organizations and high schools prior to the deadline to submit – July 16, 2012, for a chance to win part of the US$4 million prize fund. The scope of the Prize has also been broadened to include five distinct categories: Large Corporations, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Lifetime Achievement, and the newly instituted Global High School Prize.
Published on: 03 MAR 2012
