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US$50m UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund awards EPC contract to build resilient clean-energy project in Dominica
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF), the largest renewable energy investment of its type in the region, which is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has announced the signing of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build a hurricane-resistant clean energy project in Dominica.
Published on: 27 MAY 2021
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Signature of an agreement to develop the largest solar plant to date in Sharjah
In an important step on the Emirate of Sharjah’s road to renewable energy, Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), the oil & gas industry executive arm of the Emirate, working under the auspices of the Petroleum Council of Sharjah, and Emerge, the joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, have concluded a Solar Power Agreement, during ADIPEC’s business conferences.
Published on: 05 OCT 2023
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Miral and Emerge to Develop Solar Project on Yas Bay Waterfront
Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, has signed an agreement with Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF, to develop a 524-kilowatt peak (kWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) project on Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi’s vibrant day-to-night dining, entertainment and leisure destination located on Yas Island. The project is designed to offset 450 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.
Published on: 17 OCT 2023
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On behalf of the UAE President Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates UAE Wind Program
On behalf of the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated the UAE Wind Program during a ceremony on Sir Bani Yas Island. The clean energy project builds on the leadership’s efforts to develop alternative energy sources, which began with the establishment of the region’s first wind power station on Sir Bani Yas Island in 2004.
Published on: 05 OCT 2023
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Fueling a sustainable future with hydrogen energy
Hydrogen (H) is the most abundant element in the universe, and the simplest and lightest. The energy industry has been seeking to tap it as source of power since at least 1842 when Welsh scientist William Robert Grove developed the first fuel cell, combining hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity.
Published on: 23 MAY 2021
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Abu Dhabi Airports and Masdar complete development of largest solar-powered car park in Abu Dhabi at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports, the owner and operator of the emirate’s five airports, and Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, have announced the completion of Abu Dhabi’s largest solar-powered car park.
Published on: 01 JUN 2021
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AQUOVUM, Khalifa University and Masdar launch world’s first solar/thermal energy storage-powered project to extract water from air at Masdar City
The world’s first project to produce commercial volumes of an uninterrupted water supply from a sustainable source, making it carbon free, will launch this month in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The innovative pilot project will be run by U.S.-based water technologies company, AQUOVUM, in partnership with Masdar and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, as part of a three-party research and development agreement.
Published on: 01 AUG 2021
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GCC countries could generate US$200 billion from green hydrogen by 2050
GCC countries could generate as much as US$200 billion in revenue from green hydrogen by 2050, with the creation of up to 1 million jobs in the region, according to a new report.
Published on: 07 JUN 2021
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Beyond2020 Installs Lighting Solutions at the World’s Largest Refugee Camp in Bangladesh
Beyond2020, the UAE-driven humanitarian initiative has announced the deployment of critical solar energy lighting solutions at Kutupalong Rohingya refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, lighting up the lives of 4,500 residents. The deployment in Bangladesh, which aims to enhance security and create better conditions for social and community activities after dark, marks the second phase of ‘20by2020’, which recently rebranded to ‘Beyond2020’ to serve as a flagship platform for continuous global outreach.
Published on: 04 MAY 2021
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Saudi Arabias first wind farm starts electricity generation
Dumat Al Jandal, the Middle East’s largest wind farm and the first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is now connected to the grid and has produced its first carbon-free megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy.
Published on: 07 AUG 2021
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Masdar supports greentech training program in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani students and government employees were given dedicated training in renewable energy sources through a two-day training program organized by Masdar, bp and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy.
Published on: 11 JUL 2021
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WiSER Wisdom Series highlights role of women entrepreneurs in green economy
Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s outreach platforms, and the Arab International Women’s Forum (AIWF) hosted their first joint webinar event, with a session dedicated to ‘Women Entrepreneurs in the Green Economy.’
Published on: 02 MAY 2021
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Masdar wins tender for 200 MW solar power project in Armenia
The Government of Armenia has officially selected Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, as the winning bidder for the tender for a utility-scale solar project.
Published on: 06 JUL 2021
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Masdar City Free Zone launches new license options
Masdar City Free Zone has announced the launch of new business package options for new and existing companies based in the region’s hub for innovative sustainable technologies, Masdar City. In line with the recent UAE government announcement to ease the business environment in the UAE, Masdar City Free Zone has introduced the new business package options to further support business growth and development in Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 25 AUG 2021
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Global renewable capacity expansion soars 50
Global renewable energy capacity additions reached a record level last year, exceeding expansion in 2019 by almost 50 percent, according to date from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Worldwide, more than 260 gigawatts of renewable capacity was added last, accounting for more than 80 percent of all electricity expansion, the agency’s annual Renewable Capacity Statistics 2021 report shows.
Published on: 29 APR 2021
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The WiSER Pioneers panel at Middle East Energy explores the role of young women in the energy sector
The importance of providing support to attract more young women into the energy sector was highlighted during a webinar hosted by Masdar’s outreach platform, WiSER (Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy), at the Middle East Energy conference in Dubai.
Published on: 22 JUN 2021
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Masdar City launches global initiative - Innovate - ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s only planned and approved R&D cluster and a leading hub for innovation, has launched ‘Innovate’, to identify and nurture the next generation of sustainable technologies. The global initiative will focus on the areas of urban mobility, clean energy, agritech and food security, water, energy storage, and artificial intelligence.
Published on: 16 NOV 2021
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Masdar signs strategic agreement to develop solar projects in Republic of Iraq
Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced that it signed a strategic agreement with the Republic of Iraq to develop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the country with a minimum total capacity of two gigawatts (GW).
Published on: 25 JUN 2021
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Masdar celebrates inauguration of landmark 100 MW Nur Navoi Solar project in Uzbekistan
Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has inaugurated the Nur Navoi Solar Project – Uzbekistan’s first successfully-financed independent power producer (IPP) solar project.
Published on: 28 AUG 2021
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The Catalyst Accelerating Sustainable Innovation
Relaunched in 2018 to encourage and stimulate entrepreneurship, The Catalyst is the region’s first sustainability-focused ‘start-up accelerator’. Based in the Masdar City Free Zone, The Catalyst is a joint venture between Masdar and BP aimed at accelerating start-ups through funding, training and mentorship.
Published on: 21 JUN 2021
