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  • Masdar Institute Establishes iMicro to Serve Abu Dhabi’s Emerging Semiconductor Ecosystem

    Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, today announced the creation of its Institute Center for Microsystems (iMicro) that will serve as a research and development hub for Abu Dhabi’s emerging semiconductor ecosystem.

    Published on: 09 MAR 2014

  • UAE to Host High-Level Meeting in May Leading up to the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Summit

    A special two-day high- level meeting will be held from 4-5 May in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to encourage announcements of greater action and ambition by world leaders at the Secretary-General’s Climate Summit in September, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United Arab Emirates Minister of State and Special Envoy for Energy and Climate Change, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, announced today.

    Published on: 04 FEB 2014

  • Saudi youth support major investment in renewable energy

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, December 28, 2016 ­­– Ambitious plans set out by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the deployment of renewable energy are strongly aligned with the hopes and ambitions of the country’s young people, according to global research commissioned by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company.

    Published on: 02 JAN 2017

  • Energy collaboration discussions between UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted at Masdar City

    A delegation of senior government and business leaders from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was yesterday given a tour of Masdar City, before taking part in high-level discussions aimed at supporting knowledge transfer and collaboration on energy programmes.

    Published on: 13 JAN 2017

  • HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Honours 2017 Winners of Zayed Future Energy Prize

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, presented the Zayed Future Energy Prize to nine winners during the 2017 awards ceremony in Abu Dhabi today, in the presence of six heads of state.

    Published on: 15 JAN 2017

  • HH Mohammed bin Zayed attends Opening Ceremony of ADSW

    His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, attended the Opening Ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) and the 10th World Future Energy Summit today.

    Published on: 15 JAN 2017

  • UAE launches US$50 million renewable energy fund for the Caribbean

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) today announced a landmark new US$50 million grant fund for renewable energy projects in Caribbean island countries. Launched by HE Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, the UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund represents one of the largest-ever single investments in the region's clean energy sector, as well as a significant deepening of bilateral relationships between the UAE and Caribbean countries.

    Published on: 16 JAN 2017

  • Masdar signs cooperation agreement with Qatar Electricity & Water Company and Nebras Power

    Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has signed a Cooperation Agreement with Qatar Electricity & Water Company (QEWC) and Nebras Power at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week to develop renewable and sustainable energy projects.

    Published on: 16 JAN 2017

  • Masdar and Statoil collaborate to explore potential of battery storage solution at Hywind Scotland

    Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has announced the signing of a collaborative agreement with Norwegian multinational oil and gas company Statoil to analyse data from “Batwind” – the integrated energy storage system designed to store energy generated by Hywind Scotland, the first commercial-scale floating wind farm that was inaugurated by the two companies last October – and explore the battery’s potential for further applications and business opportunities.

    Published on: 16 JAN 2018

  • Cepsa and Masdar join forces to expand their renewables businesses internationally

    Cepsa, a global energy company with more than 85 years’ experience, and Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, an international leader in renewables and sustainable urban development, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore renewable energy project collaboration, especially wind and solar. Cepsa and Masdar aim to expand their international presence in the renewable energy market through the signing of this agreement.

    Published on: 18 JAN 2018

  • Hundreds of runners to participate in Masdar City sponsored Environmental Marathon

    Abu Dhabi’s sustainable urban community Masdar City will host an estimated 300 runners this Friday for the “Environmental Marathon” organised by Environment Friends Society. Open to men, women, children and people of determination, the 3km road race is free to enter and perfect preparation for the Special Olympics XI MENA taking place in the UAE later this month. Every participant will be pledging their commitment to protecting the environment.

    Published on: 10 MAR 2018

  • Torresol Energy celebrates ten years of solar thermal power generation

    In the ten years since it was established through a collaboration between Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, and SENER, the Spanish engineering and technology specialist, Torresol Energy has steadily pursued its mission to improve the competitiveness of large-scale concentrated solar power (CSP) plants.

    Published on: 28 MAR 2018

  • Over 200 Stakeholders in Higher Education, Energy and Aerospace Gather for ‘UAE Forum on Innovatition

    More than 200 keystakeholders from government, academia, finance, business, industry and privatefoundations will be gathering for the UAE Forum on Innovation andEntrepreneurship 2014 in Abu Dhabi, the organizers announced today.

    Published on: 26 APR 2014

  • Masdar Awards Contracts for Advanced Energy-Efficient Desalination Pilot Project

    Abu Dhabi, UAE – 5 May, 2014: Masdar today awardedfour companies – Abengoa, Degrémont, Sidem/Veolia and Trevi Systems – withcontracts to each start the construction of a desalination plant as part ofMasdar’s pilot project in Abu Dhabi. First announced in January 2013, theproject aims to develop and demonstrate energy-efficient seawater desalinationtechnologies efficient enough to be powered by renewable energy. The newtechnologies are expected to allow the implementation of cost-competitivelarge-scale seawater desalination plants powered by renewable energy in the UAEand abroad.

    Published on: 04 MAY 2014

  • Phase 3 of MBR Solar Park in Dubai wins Solar Project of the Year 2018 at the Asian Power Awards

    The third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park in Dubai has been awarded Solar Project of the Year 2018 at the Asian Power Awards in Jakarata. Ian Warrilow, President and Country Manager of Mubadala Petroleum, accepted the award on behalf of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), a partner in Shua’a Energy 2, the project company developing Phase 3.

    Published on: 20 OCT 2018

  • HRH The Prince of Wales Visits Masdar City

    Abu Dhabi, UAE, 7 November 2016 – Today, His Royal Highness Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, was given a tour of Masdar City, where he took part in a Youth Circle organised by the Emirates Youth Council. The visit was part of a tour of the region, which builds on the longstanding relationship between the UAE and the UK.

    Published on: 07 NOV 2016

  • Masdar Reaffirms that Renewables are Here to Stay at New York Summit

    “Despite low oil prices, the trend toward lower-cost renewable energy will continue in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as business confidence grows in the sector’s potential and countries adopt increasingly favourable regulations,” said Bader Al Lamki, Executive Director of Masdar Clean Energy.

    Published on: 05 APR 2016

  • Dudgeon wind farm on track as first turbine begins delivering electricity

    Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, announced today that its second large-scale offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom has started supplying electricity to British homes. Around six thousand households are now receiving power from the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm after the project’s first turbine began operating today. Sixty-seven 6-megawatt (MW) turbines will be installed altogether, generating enough power to provide electricity to 400,000 homes.

    Published on: 23 JAN 2017

  • Strong progress on construction of major new Masdar City development

    Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, is seeing strong progress on the construction of Masdar Institute Neighbourhood, a major mixed-use development of offices, residential, retail and public open space which is due for completion in 2020.

    Published on: 14 JUN 2017

  • Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders attend Russian summit

    Twelve members of the Future Sustainability Leaders, a youth-focused CSR initiative led by Masdar, recently attended the second Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) in Russia.

    Published on: 15 JUL 2019