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Torresol Energy Launches Commercial Operations of Twin Solar Thermal Plants in Spain
In October 2011, under the patronage of His Majesty the King of Spain Juan Carlos I and His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, Torresol Energy officially inaugurated Gemasolar in Fuentes Andalucia, Spain.
Published on: 17 JAN 2012
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General Director of the Crown Prince Court and CEO of Masdar Tour PlanetSolar Catamaran
The visitors were briefed on the technical features and specifications of the catamaran that runs solely on solar panels. Accompanied by its Captain and Master, Erwann Le Rouzic, PlanetSolar is the world’s largest solar powered boat and was docked in Abu Dhabi for the duration of the summit.
Published on: 22 JAN 2012
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Masdar Completes Inaugural Course in Rwanda to Empower Women to Tackle Renewable Energy Access in Off-Grid Communities
Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform today completed its first field-based course in Rwanda to teach young women in rural off-grid communities to harness the potential of clean energy solutions, in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 7 to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.
Published on: 26 AUG 2022
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Masdar City receives ‘Visionaries’ Award at Energy Efficiency Global Forum, USA
This year’s EE Global Forum was the fifth annual gathering of discussions on how to increase energy efficiency through technological breakthroughs and policy advances. Masdar City was selected by the Forum’s International Steering Committee, comprising of high-level energy efficiency professionals from across the world, including: President of Schneider Electric U.S., Jeff Drees; United States Senate members Mark Warner and Jeanne Shaheen; Senior Vice President and Global Head, Efficiency and Sustainability, Building Technology, Siemens Industry Inc, Robert J. Dixon; and US House of Representatives members Edward Markey and Paul Tonko. The committee also comprised of several other prominent members from North America, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin Americas.
Published on: 31 MAR 2012
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UAE Announces Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at Rio+20
“Through the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, we are providing numerous platforms of dialogue that will address sustainable development. ADSW will be held in continuation of the commendable efforts of the Brazilian government at Rio+20 and in response to the UN Secretary-General’s call for significant commitments to action in support of his International Year of Sustainable Energy for All,” said Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Assistant Minister and UAE Special Envoy of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Climate Change and Chief Executive Officer of Masdar.
Published on: 09 JUL 2012
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Masdar City Supports UAE’s Carbon Neutrality Goals with New Masdar City Square
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; June 24, 2022: Masdar City, a world-class technology and innovation hub and a pioneering sustainable community in Abu Dhabi, along with its consulting partners Woods Bagot and Faithful+Gould, has advanced its contribution to the UAE Net-Zero by 2050 Strategy with the groundbreaking ceremony of its latest development – the Masdar City Square (MC2).
Published on: 24 JUN 2022
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Zayed Future Energy Prize to Address Integration Between Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Speakers of the panel include previous winners of the prize: Winner of the 2012 NGO/SME category Carbon Disclosure Project, represented by its CEO, Winner of the 2012 Large Corporation category Schneider Electric represented by its President in Brazil Tania Cosentino and Winner of the 2011 Large Corporation category, Vestas, represented by its General Manager in Brazil, Miguel Picardo.
Published on: 18 JUN 2012
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Masdar, Mitsubishi Chemical Group and INPEX Explore Setting Up World’s First Commercial-Scale Polypropylene Production Using Green Hydrogen and CO2
Flagship UAE and Japanese firms join forces to explore setting up world’s first commercial-scale e- polypropylene production in Abu Dhabi
Published on: 18 JUL 2023
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Mubadala Energy and Masdar Collaborate on Decarbonization and Energy Transition Initiatives
Collaboration set to leverage expertise to accelerate decarbonization of Mubadala Energy’s portfolio in line with energy transition strategy, and explore growth in targeted new energy investments
Published on: 17 JUL 2023
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UAE flagship renewable energy company Masdar launches first US$750 million 10-year Green Bond
Net proceeds will be used to invest exclusively in new clean energy projects in connection with the company’s Green Finance Framework
Published on: 19 JUL 2023
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Masdar City’s innovate initiative to host 20 global organizations working on climate critical innovations at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022
Masdar City’s global initiative, Innovate, will host an exhibition showcasing groundbreaking technologies from 20 international startups and small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs), focusing on the areas of urban mobility, clean energy, agritech, food security, and artificial intelligence, at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2022.
Published on: 14 JAN 2022
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Masdar and PLN NP Agree to Triple Size of ASEAN’s largest Floating Solar Plant
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP), have signed an agreement to develop Phase II of the successful Cirata floating photovoltaic (FPV) power plant in Indonesia by up to 500MW, in a major expansion to Southeast Asia’s largest FPV plant.
Published on: 26 SEP 2023
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Masdar Executive Director named Woman of the Year in renewable energy sector
Dr Lamya Fawwaz, Executive Director of Brand and Strategic Initiatives, Masdar, has been recognized as Woman of the Year at the fourth annual Women in Renewables Asia (WiRA) Awards event, held yesterday in Dubai. The event also saw Masdar sign a pledge committing to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Published on: 31 MAR 2022
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EWEC Announces Partners to Develop the World’s Largest Solar Power Plant
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced the award for the development of the world’s largest solar power plant. The project was awarded to a consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Masdar, with partners EDF and JinkoPower, to develop the 2 GW Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, which will be located approximately 35 kilometers from Abu Dhabi city. The project’s power purchase agreement (PPA) and shareholders’ agreement were signed with EWEC.
Published on: 26 JUL 2020
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Masdar demonstrates leadership in energy sector with Excellence in Power award at S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards 2021
Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has received the coveted ‘Award of Excellence – Power’ at the S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards 2021, beating companies from across the entire energy sector and demonstrating its leadership in clean energy. The US-based event is one of the most prestigious for the global energy industry.
Published on: 11 DEC 2021
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ADSW Summit to Convene Global Leaders to Deliver Climate Action
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development hosted by Masdar, will hold the ADSW Summit virtually on Monday January 17, 2022, helping to set the global agenda for addressing the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Published on: 22 DEC 2021
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Masdar and Miral to develop Abu Dhabi’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic project
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of experiences, to develop Abu Dhabi’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project to date at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi on Yas Island.
Published on: 12 OCT 2020
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Masdar partners with Circle of Hope to support women, youth and environment
Masdar has announced a partnership with Circle of Hope, an organization founded by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. The partnership aims to help educate and empower women and youth and to combat climate change across the UAE and beyond. The agreement was signed by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Founder of Circle of Hope and Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar during a virtual signing ceremony.
Published on: 04 APR 2021
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Masdar named ‘Energy Company of the Year’ for third time at Gulf Business Awards 2021
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has been recognized as ‘Energy Company of the Year” for the third time at the prestigious Gulf Business Awards 2021, having previously won the award in 2016 and 2017.
Published on: 24 NOV 2021
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Mohamed bin Zayed Launches Abu Dhabi Powerhouse to Develop World-Leading Portfolio in Clean Energy
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, today announced a global clean energy powerhouse intended to spearhead the drive to net-zero carbon by 2050.
Published on: 01 DEC 2021
