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UAE entities launch first-of-its-kind research consortium for renewable and advanced aviation fuels
In the UAE Year of Sustainability, and at the 3rd ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) was held in Dubai, eight founding entities announced the launch of the “Air-CRAFT” initiative - a UAE based research consortium focused on developing, producing, and scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technologies.
Published on: 20 NOV 2023
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UAE President, Egyptian counterpart witness signing of agreement to develop one of world’s largest onshore wind projects in Egypt
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt witnessed the signing of an agreement between Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, along with its Infinity Power joint venture with Infinity, Egypt’s main renewable energy developer, and Hassan Allam Utilities, to develop a 10-gigawatt (GW) onshore wind project in Egypt – one of the largest wind farms in the world.
Published on: 08 NOV 2022
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President of Indonesia Inaugurates Southeast Asia’s Largest Floating Solar Plant
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and Indonesia’s state-owned utility company, PLN have inaugurated the 145 megawatt (MWac) (192MWp). Cirata floating solar plant in Indonesia, the largest in the Southeast Asia region.
Published on: 09 NOV 2023
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Department of Energy Reaffirms Commitment to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, returning as Principal Partner for next 2 years
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), Masdar’s global platform for accelerating sustainable development, today announced that the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has signed an agreement to return as Principal Partner of both ADSW 2023 and 2024.
Published on: 28 NOV 2022
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Utilities in the Modern Era Embracing a New Business Model
Historically, electric utilities were large, publicly owned entities, operating in a highly regulated environment, whose main function was to ensure the consistent and regular delivery of electricity. Recent advancements in digitalisation, however, and an increase in renewable energy and distributed generation, are challenging the traditional utility business model.
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EWEC Announces Partners to Develop the World’s Largest Solar Power Plant
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced the award for the development of the world’s largest solar power plant. The project was awarded to a consortium led by Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) and Masdar, with partners EDF and JinkoPower, to develop the 2 GW Al Dhafra Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, which will be located approximately 35 kilometers from Abu Dhabi city. The project’s power purchase agreement (PPA) and shareholders’ agreement were signed with EWEC.
Published on: 26 JUL 2020
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Masdar joins vital-industry leaders to launch COVID-19 Task Force
Masdar, Emirates Global Aluminium, Bee’ah, and DP World today announced the launch of the Vital Industry COVID-19 Task Force, a coalition of industrial companies operating across the United Arab Emirates, to share best practices on the management of the global pandemic.
Published on: 08 JUN 2020
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Masdar’s Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) platform to explores the impact of energy access on female empowerment at ADSW 2022
Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s outreach platforms, explored the positive impact of energy access on inclusive sustainable development at its virtual Annual Forum, held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2022
Published on: 18 JAN 2022
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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
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Masdar’s Renewable Energy Desalination Pilot Programme Finds Solar Energy-Powered Desalination to be Commercially-Viable
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, today announced the outcomes from its Renewable Energy Desalination Pilot Programme in Ghantoot, Abu Dhabi during an insight session at the International Water Summit (IWS) taking place during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2018.
Published on: 17 JAN 2018
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Masdar and Bee’ah to Partner on Waste-to-Energy Initiatives
Masdar has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Sharjah’s environment company “Bee’ah” – the Middle East’s leading award-winning fully integrated environment and waste management company – to develop the UAE’s waste to energy sector.
Published on: 19 JAN 2016
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Alpin Limited becomes first WELL-certified project in the Middle East
At Alpin Limited, a boutique sustainability consultancy located in Masdar City, we’ve been keeping at the forefront of our industry ever since we were founded in 2007. Thanks to our innovative approach, our inclusive work environment and a truly global workforce, we are one of the region’s top three advisory firms delivering integrated commissioning, sustainability and BIM solutions for the built environment.
Published on: 18 JUL 2019
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LANDMARK PROJECTS LAUNCHED AT MASDAR CITY
Masdar City’s reputation as a destination for leading local and international businesses to expand their presence in the region has been further enhanced with the opening of two new landmark projects.
Published on: 12 MAY 2019
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Managing Waste – A primer
The global economy today is mostly linear in nature: products reaching their end-of-life are disposed of in landfills or converted to a lower-quality product that can no longer have high value in the economy. As waste accumulates, both the private and public sectors have shown interest in utilising waste as feedstock to create higher-value products for a circular economy.
Published on: 09 JUN 2019
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The importance of community-driven urban developments
One of the biggest challenges that cities face today is how to reduce energy usage while also providing innovative cost-effective services that deliver a high but sustainable quality of life to their residents.
Published on: 12 MAY 2019
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Critical innovations for sustainable practices on earth
Under the theme ‘Industry Convergence: Accelerating Sustainable Development’, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2019 gathered to explore how industries are responding to the digital transformation underway in the global economy, which in turn is giving rise to new opportunities to address global sustainability challenges.
Published on: 10 FEB 2019
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Alpin Limited First in the Middle East to Earn Prestigious WELL Certification for its Masdar City Office
Alpin Limited announced today that it has been awarded WELL Silver certification for New and Existing Interiors by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The prestigious distinction was awarded through IWBI’s WELL Building Standard (WELL), which is the premier building standard focused on enhancing health and wellness.
Published on: 15 FEB 2019
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Pay-as-you-go model brings affordable energy to rural areas
Pay-as-you-go (PAYG) energy is a prepayment system that allows the user to pay upfront for a set amount of power, avoiding complexity with billing afterwards. While available in countries in the developed world, such as the UK, its main value is electrification of rural regions.
Published on: 06 MAR 2019
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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
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Intersolar North America Hosts International Launch of Masdar’s Solar Hub
The international launch of Masdar’s Solar Hub has taken place at Intersolar North America, the most attended conference and the premier networking platform for the North American solar industry. Currently ongoing in San Francisco, California this week from July 14 to 16, Intersolar North America brings together businesses and leaders from the most important markets around the globe.
Published on: 19 JUL 2015