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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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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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Sustainability Ambassadors participants complete Shell NXplorers workshop
Masdar’s Sustainability Ambassadors have completed their first workshop as part of their year-long programme of training and development. The Shell NXplorers workshop, held in collaboration with Shell and Emirates Foundation, was delivered by Stephanie Kechichian, Senior Trainer, Emirates Foundation, at the Innovation Centre in Masdar City last week.
Published on: 13 NOV 2019
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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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TAQA and Masdar-led Consortium Announce Financial Closing for the World’s Largest Solar Power Plant
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Masdar – alongside partners EDF and JinkoPower – announced today the successful financial closing of the Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) project.
Published on: 22 DEC 2020
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Youth 4 Sustainability hosts Sustainability Ambassadors Programme Orientation Day
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S), an initiative that aims to get youth involved in sustainability efforts, held their annual Sustainability Ambassadors Programme Orientation Day at the Abu Dhabi Youth Hub located in Masdar City.
Published on: 16 NOV 2019
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Dhofar Wind Project wins Wind Project of the Year 2019 at the Asian Power Awards
The Dhofar Wind Project has won the Wind Project of the Year 2019 at the Asian Power Awards in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published on: 11 SEP 2019
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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
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Government delegations visit Masdar City during WEC
Seven high-level government delegations visited Masdar City on the sidelines of the World Energy Congress, where they learned about Masdar’s strategic platforms, sustainable urban development and Clean Energy portfolio.
Published on: 10 SEP 2019
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Masdar celebrates UAE Flag Day
Masdar together with federal departments and ministries across the UAE, joined together to celebrate “Flag Day”, an annual event marking the anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan becoming the President of the UAE on 3 November 2004.
Published on: 03 NOV 2019
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Masdar CEO discusses future of energy at Siemens Energy Middle East Partner Day
The energy mix will need to shift toward clean-energy sources as countries look to deliver sustainable recovery post-COVID-19, Masdar Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Al Ramahi said at the first Siemens Energy Middle East Partner Day.
Published on: 16 JUL 2020
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Masdar CEO visits Dumat Al Jandal wind farm project site
Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi led a delegation to Saudi Arabia earlier this month, where they met with HRH Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdul Aziz, Governor of Al-Jouf, and visited the site of the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm project.
Published on: 18 DEC 2019
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Masdar City and Woods Bagot Partner for World Green Building Council’s ‘Building A Better Future’ Series
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban development, has partnered with Woods Bagot, a global architectural and consulting practice, to participate in a WGBC series, produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, which will feature the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) building as part of the ‘Building A Better Future’ series.
Published on: 18 NOV 2020
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Masdar City is dedicated to supporting tenants and partners
Masdar City is dedicated to supporting its partners and tenants with a range of solutions to ensure their safety and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Yousef Baselaib, Executive Director, Sustainable Real Estate.
Published on: 10 JUN 2020
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Azelio signs agreement with ALEC Energy to set up renewable energy storage site in Masdar City
Swedish energy storage company Azelio has signed an agreement with ALEC Energy to prepare and set-up an installation site in Masdar City to evaluate Azelio’s technology for inclusion in the Masdar project portfolio.
Published on: 18 AUG 2020
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Collaborating for sustainable solutions
Realised through the collaborative efforts and synergy of Masdar’s Energy Services unit, Mubadala and Khazna, the Khazna Solar Car Park project has been energized.
Published on: 11 DEC 2019
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Innovation key to tackle climate change, say panelists on ADSW Web Series
The UAE and the wider region will drive innovative solutions to solve issues related to climate change, panelists on the fourth ASDSW Web Series agreed, with some of the most promising technologies still in early development stages.
Published on: 01 MAR 2021
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LAGI international design competition winners announced
The Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) have announced the winners of this year’s LAGI international design competition at the 24th World Energy Congress in Abu Dhabi. Sponsored by Masdar, LAGI 2019 Abu Dhabi challenged design teams to create large-scale works of public art that also produce clean kilowatt-hours for the Masdar City grid using technologies such as solar and wind.
Published on: 10 SEP 2019
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Masdar and Uzbekistan Government to develop landmark 500MW wind project
Masdar has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan and JSC National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan to design, finance, build and operate a 500-megawatt utility-scale wind farm project.
Published on: 09 JUN 2020
