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  • Prime Minister David Cameron inaugurates world’s largest offshore wind farm

    London Array, the 630MW offshore wind farm located in the Outer Thames Estuary, first started generating power in October 2012. The 175th turbine was bought online in March 2013 and London Array is now celebrating the completion and full operation of the site, which could supply around 500,000 UK homes with electricity each year.

    Published on: 03 JUL 2013

  • Masdar Delegation Visits UAE Pavilion at Milan Expo

    Masdar CEO Dr Ahmad Belhoul and a delegation of senior Masdar representatives visited the UAE Pavilion at the Milan Expo on August 24 to experience how the pavilion is providing visitors from around the world an inspirational and holistic encounter with the United Arab Emirates and its people.

    Published on: 25 AUG 2015

  • Abu Dhabi to Host First Energy Ministerial Meeting of the South American-Arab League

    The ministerial conference is an outgrowth of the ASPA Summits of Heads of State and Government in Doha in 2009 and Lima in 2012. The summits identified energy as the backbone for Arab and South American dialogue and collaboration.

    Published on: 21 DEC 2012

  • Masdar City showcases sustainable smart home farming solutions for increased food and water security during ADSW 2019

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2019 – Masdar City in Abu Dhabi has unveiled a Smart Home Farming Showcase called ‘Bustani’ at its Eco-Villa prototype to demonstrate emerging farming solutions that will help UAE residents become more self-sufficient in meeting their everyday food needs.

    Published on: 17 JAN 2019

  • Masdar Showcasing Renewable Energy Desalination Project in Drought-Stricken California

    Next generation desalination technologies, powered by renewables, could be invaluable in meeting California’s water needs and help the drought ravaged state become more resilient, according to Masdar, a leading clean technology company based in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE. Masdar is attending the annual International Solar Desalination (IDA) World Congress in San Diego, where the company is leading several workshops during the six-day conference, which is expected to attract thousands of water technology professionals.

    Published on: 31 AUG 2015

  • French President Francois Hollande to Deliver Keynote Speech at ADSW 2013

    French President Francois Hollande will deliver a keynote speech at the official inauguration of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), which will take place during the opening ceremony of the World Future Energy Summit on January 15th.

    Published on: 08 JAN 2013

  • New Zealand Partners with UAE to Boost Solar Power in the Solomon Islands

    The United Arab Emirates and New Zealand has signed an arrangement for the development of a jointly funded 1 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Solomon Islands. Both countries share a common interest in the rapid deployment of renewable energy in developing countries, particularly in the Pacific region, and signed a renewable energy partnership arrangement in January 2014.

    Published on: 17 OCT 2015

  • UAE profile as a global sustainability leader strengthens as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week continues to break records

    The 2019 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week successfully concluded on January 19, with the region’s largest sustainability gathering once again achieving new milestones for attendance, participation and business deals.

    Published on: 19 JAN 2019

  • Masdar and France Sign Joint Declaration to Cooperate on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

    Today at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, Masdar signed a joint declaration with France in the presence of French President Francois Hollande. The agreement was signed by Delphine Batho, French Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy, and Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company.

    Published on: 14 JAN 2013

  • UAE Foreign Minister Visits Masdar-Built Solar Plant in Mauritania

    His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, visited the Masdar-built Sheikh Zayed Solar Power Plant in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s capital city, Nouakchott, while on a state visit to the country on 21 October 2015. He was accompanied by Mauritanian Minister of Petroleum, Energy and Mining Mohammed Salem Ould Al Bashirand His Excellency Eisa Abdullah Al Kalbani, UAE Ambassador to Mauritania.

    Published on: 22 OCT 2015

  • Greater Investments Needed in Renewables and Low-Carbon Projects

    The discussion was hosted by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Special Envoy for Energy and Climate Change and CEO of Masdar, and Rt. Hon Gregory Barker MP, UK energy and climate change minister.

    Published on: 14 JAN 2013

  • Energy and Security Task Force Launched at World Future Energy Summit

    The purpose of the task force is to examine the linkage between energy and security and to strengthen multi-lateral mechanisms to promote cooperation and to prevent and defuse energy-related conflict.

    Published on: 15 JAN 2013

  • Masdar agrees to acquire stakes in two US wind farms

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 15, 2019: The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), has announced the execution of a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire John Laing Group plc’s (John Laing) interest in two wind farms in the United States, marking the first time the Abu Dhabi-based company has invested in renewable energy projects in North America.

    Published on: 15 JAN 2019

  • Winners of ADSW Artwork Competition Receive Prizes

    Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, today awarded iPhones and iPad minis to five students who won the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Artwork Competition.

    Published on: 27 JAN 2013

  • Masdar to Celebrate UAE Innovation Week with Activities at Masdar City and Throughout Abu Dhabi

    Masdar, together with its partners, will showcase how it is advancing the UAE leadership’s vision of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship across the UAE with a series of activities and inaugurations during UAE Innovation Week, from 22 – 28 November.

    Published on: 21 NOV 2015

  • The UAE to Soar to New Heights with Falcon-Inspired Design for Expo 2020 National Pavilion

    The National Media Council has selected architect Santiago Calatrava’s design for the UAE Pavilion for Dubai World Expo 2020. Located facing the Al Wasl Plaza, which lies at the centre of the 200-hectare exhibition zone, the UAE Pavilion – whose design will be inspired by a falcon in flight – will represent the UAE to the 25 million visitors and participants from over 180 nations who are expected to visit the Expo from October 2020 to April 2021.

    Published on: 30 APR 2016

  • Masdar to Deliver Cycle 2 of UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund

    A series of renewable energy projects made possible by the US$50 million UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund (UAE-PPF) are set to be inaugurated in the Pacific Island countries and territories.

    Published on: 08 MAY 2016

  • Masdar’s CEO Receives Mauritania’s Order of National Merit Medal

    Yesterday, His Excellency Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf, prime minister of Mauritania, presented His Excellency Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, with Mauritania’s Order of National Merit Medal. This is one of the most prestigious honours given by the President of Mauritania. The medal was presented in appreciation for Masdar’s commitment to accelerating the global adoption of renewable energy and sustainable development.

    Published on: 19 APR 2013

  • Ras Al Khaimah Municipality launches Model Villa Initiative as part of Masdar partnership

    Ras Al Khaimah Municipality, in partnership with Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), has today launched its “Model Villa Initiative”, in an effort to promote energy efficiency and the building of more sustainable residential villas in the emirate.

    Published on: 24 SEP 2018

  • UAE and New Zealand inaugurate solar power plant in Solomon Islands

    The United Arab Emirates and New Zealand today inaugurated a solar power plant in Solomon Islands, developed and deployed by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. The project was deployed as part of the US $50 million UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund (UAE-PPF) financed by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the development arm of the UAE government.

    Published on: 09 MAY 2016