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Masdar and EDF Group conclude shareholder agreement to establish energy services company
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and EDF Group, low-carbon electricity leader, have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) company dedicated to energy efficiency and distributed solar power generation projects.
Published on: 15 JAN 2020
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Masdar and EDF Renewables agree to partner in eight renewable energy projects in United States
Masdar has announced its second strategic investment in the United States (US) in a deal with EDF Renewables North America that will see it acquire a 50 percent stake in a 1.6-gigawatt (GW) clean-energy portfolio.
Published on: 13 AUG 2020
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Masdar and Tribe to establish joint venture for energy from waste projects in Australia
Masdar and Tribe Infrastructure Group, an infrastructure advisory and development firm, will strengthen their collaboration in the deployment of utility-scale energy-from-waste (EfW) projects by establishing a joint venture in Australia.
Published on: 26 NOV 2020
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Masdar highlights opportunities to invest in a greener urban landscape at FinTech Abu Dhabi 2020
“The leadership of the UAE has expressed a bold vision for sustainable development; through financial and technology innovation, we can accelerate our progress in realizing that vision for our country.” This was the central message of a keynote speech from Yousef Baselaib, Executive Director for Strategy and Corporate Development at Masdar, during a FinTech webinar about opportunities to invest in a greener urban landscape.
Published on: 10 NOV 2020
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Masdar participates in 10th annual World Urban Forum
The World Urban Forum (WUF), a landmark international gathering that focuses on the future of urbanisation, recently held its 10th session in Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 19 FEB 2020
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Masdar participates in webinar to promote UAE-China investment
Masdar has participated in the UAE-China Investment Opportunities Webinar, a virtual event organized by the UAE Embassy in Beijing, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products (CCCME), and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).
Published on: 20 AUG 2020
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Masdar Talks episode highlights the importance of sustainable mobility solutions
The latest edition of Masdar Talks highlighted the importance of sustainable transportation solutions for cities during a discussion on Masdar City’s mobility network and it’s NAVYA Autonom Shuttle.
Published on: 12 NOV 2020
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Masdar’s youth leaders attend COP25
A delegation of members from Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders and WiSER Pioneers programmes recently participated in the UN Climate Change Conference COP25, in Madrid, Spain.
Published on: 24 DEC 2019
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Masdar City hosts Porsche’s Soul Journey
Masdar City was chosen as one of the stops during the Porsche Taycan’s Soul Journey from Dubai to Riyadh in the lead up to the Formula-E Championship that is taking place in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, from November 22-23, 2019.
Published on: 18 NOV 2019
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Renewables “most resilient” energy source during COVID-19 crisis, says IEA
Renewable energy will be the only energy source to see increased demand in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest shock to the global energy system since the Second World War, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Published on: 20 MAY 2020
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Renewables still competitive regardless of fossil fuel pricing, says Masdar Executive Director
Renewable energy can still present a “valid case” even at current oil and natural gas price levels, and can help support a post-COVID-19 recovery, Yousif Al Ali, Executive Director, Masdar Clean Energy, told Gulf Intelligence.
Published on: 07 JUL 2020
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Women playing “transformative role” in UAE’s sustainability drive: report
Women in the United Arab Emirates are helping drive the country toward a more sustainable future, with female leadership and talent set to play a “transformative role” in the achievement of its sustainability goals, according to a new report from the US-UAE Business Council.
Published on: 30 AUG 2020
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Y4S platform kicks off year-long virtual program on SDGs with two workshops
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), the Masdar initiative to develop future sustainability leaders, officially launched its virtual programs for high-school and university students on sustainable development goals with two workshops on how youth can support the UAE’s work on achieving the SDGs.
Published on: 24 FEB 2021
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Technology advances and investor interest driving renewables, Masdar director tells Energy & Utilities
Technological advances and a more attractive risk profile for renewable energy investments is driving the advance of the sector, Fawaz Al Muharrami, Director, Delivery, Bids and Supply Chain, Masdar Clean Energy, said in a wide-ranging video interview with Energy & Utilities.
Published on: 19 MAY 2020
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Tenth Masdar Live explores the power of innovation
The use of cutting-edge innovation and strong partnerships have together enabled our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, Peng Xiao, CEO of G42 told Masdar employees during a virtual event.
Published on: 19 NOV 2020
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Yousif Al Ali highlights resilience and potential of renewables
Rapidly decreasing costs, competitive technology and round the clock availability of renewable energy is establishing it as a strong contender despite the challenges of COVID-19, Yousif Al Ali, Executive Director, Clean Energy told REGlobal.
Published on: 14 OCT 2020
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Yousif Al Ali stresses importance of clean energy around the world
Renewable energy is increasingly providing electricity around the clock thanks to battery storage solutions, Yousif Al Ali, Executive Director of Clean Energy at Masdar told FinTech TV.
Published on: 27 SEP 2020
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Youth for Sustainability actively contributes to preparing the next generation
Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Virtual Forum concluded following a successful three-day dialogue at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021, which included inspirational discussion and keynotes by government leaders, industry experts, young innovators and social entrepreneurs. The Forum wrapped up with the Ecothon PitchDay competition for Y4S participants, which focused on innovation in sustainability.
Published on: 25 JAN 2021
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Renewables delivering increasingly cheaper power than coal, IRENA report shows
Renewable power is proving an increasingly cheaper option to fossil fuels, with more than half of renewable capacity added last year achieving lower power costs than the cheapest new coal plants, according to a report released this week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Published on: 03 JUN 2020
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East Rockingham Waste to Energy financing wins Asia-Pacific Waste Deal of the Year
Financing for the East Rockingham Waste to Energy facility, Australia’s second utility-scale waste-to-energy facility, has been named as the Asia-Pacific waste deal of the 2019 calendar year by IJ Global, a leading publication for the energy and infrastructure market.
Published on: 16 JUL 2020
