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India’s Prime Minister Modi Visits Masdar
The Prime Minister of India, H.E. Narendra Modi, and a delegation of senior government officials today visited Masdar. The delegation also toured Masdar City, one of the world’s most sustainable urban developments, and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in a visit that underscores the UAE and India’s shared commitment to developing and adopting renewable energy and sustainable technology.
Published on: 16 AUG 2015
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World’s First Commercial-Scale Floating Offshore Wind Farm Nears Completion
The fifth and final wind turbine for the Hywind Scotland commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm, a joint project between Masdar and Statoil, has arrived at its final destination, Buchan Deep, 25km east of Peterhead in Scotland.
Published on: 15 AUG 2017
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Masdar’s Fourth Annual Blogging Contest Aspires to a Higher Purpose
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has announced the winner of its fourth annual ‘Engage’ Blogging Contest. This year’s theme, which focused on how governments and the business community can collaborate to help mitigate climate change, inspired nearly 100 entries from 33 countries.
Published on: 13 JAN 2016
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Masdar and Argentine province Jujuy to initiate solar energy cooperation
HE Gerardo Rubén Morales, Governor of the Province of Jujuy, Argentine Republic, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, signed the agreement during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2018.
Published on: 16 JAN 2018
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Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Masdar agree to promote sustainable practices
HE Eng Abdullah bin Mohammed Balheif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Infrastructure Development, witnessed the signing of a cooperation between the Ministry and Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) supporting the application of sustainability best practices.
Published on: 21 JUL 2018
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Saint-Gobain chooses Masdar City to build first “Multi-Comfort House” in the Middle East
Saint Gobain, a world leader in the habitat and construction markets, will bring its innovative and sustainable solutions to the United Arab Emirates with the construction of an energy-efficient “Multi–Comfort House” in Masdar City. Set for completion in 2019, the project will be the first of its kind for the company in the Middle East.
Published on: 19 FEB 2017
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DP WORLD AND MASDAR TO EXPLORE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22June 2017: Global trade enabler DP World and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore areas of collaboration on clean energy solutions for DP World’s portfolio of ports and freezones in the Middle East and Africa.
Published on: 27 JUN 2017
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Masdar Unveils 2015 Sustainability Report
Masdar has released its 2015 Sustainability Report, documenting the renewable energy company’s sustainability milestones in the period October 2014 to September 2015. Masdar developed the report using the internationally recognised sustainability reporting framework from the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), in accordance with the latest GRI G4 guidelines. The report discloses a wide variety of sustainability indicators, ranging from economic and environmental data to labour practices and employment information.
Published on: 20 JAN 2016
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ADSW 2017 delivers on promise to provide practical steps towards a sustainable future
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017, hosted by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, came to a successful conclusion on 21 January after further building on its reputation as a significant platform for international dialogue, cooperation and action among governments and businesses.
Published on: 21 JAN 2017
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Al Gore Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Zayed Future Energy Prize 2015
Former US Vice President Al Gore has received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Zayed Future Energy Prize. Gore was recognised for his unwavering personal and political commitment to raise international awareness about the dangers of climate change, while reinforcing optimism that the global community can and will successfully tackle the challenge.
Published on: 18 JAN 2015
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Unprecedented Youth Engagement Planned for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2016 will convene a series of events – several unveiled exclusively for ADSW 2016 – designed to engage youth, students and families across the UAE. With ‘awareness’ serving as one of the four key pillars of ADSW 2016, the programmes aim to promote greater understanding of the core topics of renewably energy, clean technology, and sustainable development.
Published on: 12 JAN 2016
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Serbian wind project wins award
Masdar's Wind Farm project in Serbia, Čibuk 1, has been named as the European Onshore Wind award winner at the prestigious IJGlobal Awards 2018 held in London, UK.
Published on: 03 APR 2019
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Energy Transition Provides Opportunity to Transform and Diversify the Economy, while Driving Global Growth
At ADSW Summit, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology H.E. Dr. Al Jaber says energy transition represents a multi-trillion dollar opportunity that the UAE and its partners can capitalize on
Published on: 19 JAN 2022
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Renewables accounted for 81% of 2021 capacity additions, IRENA says
Renewable energy maintained its growth momentum in 2021 despite global uncertainties, accounting for 81 percent of total capacity expansion last year, according to the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Published on: 18 APR 2022
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Join leaders to take climate action at the virtual ADSW Summit, part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
The ADSW Summit, hosted by Masdar and part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, will take place virtually tomorrow, January 17 between 1:00pm – 9:00pm GST. The ADSW Summit will convene more than 80 global leaders, including heads of state, policy makers, and international business leaders, as the United Arab Emirates aims to take the agenda global sustainability forward and accelerate pathways to net zero.
Published on: 16 JAN 2022
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MANCHESTER CITY ANNOUNCES GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP WITH MASDAR
Premier League Champions Manchester City today announced a new global partnership with Masdar, which will see the renewable energy and sustainable development company become an Official Partner of the Club.
Published on: 06 JAN 2022
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Human activity ‘unequivocally’ causing climate change – and we can still influence it, IPCC says in latest report
Human activities are ‘unequivocally’ the cause of the climate crisis, according to the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the world’s leading authority on climate science.
Published on: 09 NOV 2021
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Record-breaking Abu Dhabi project to help advance UAE’s clean energy goals, says TAQA executive
The development of Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) project will make an important contribution to the United Arab Emirates’ Energy Strategy 2050.
Published on: 15 SEP 2021
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Masdar wins Innovator of the Future award at Arabian Business Awards
Masdar has been named ‘Innovator of the Future’ for the energy sector at the annual Arabian Business Awards, triumphing over a shortlist that also included Acwa Power, TAQA and ENGIE, in an event that the magazine described as the region’s “first-ever industry Oscars.”
Published on: 28 JAN 2022
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Masdar, EDF Renewables and Nesma Renewable Energy Win Bid for 1,100MW Solar IPP Project in Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, EDF Renewables and Nesma Company have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) to develop the 1,100 MW Al Henakiyah solar power plant. Once operational, it is expected that the project will power more than 190 thousand homes per year and displace more than 1.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually.
Published on: 07 NOV 2023
