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For Antarctica: How do you make solar panels in Antarctica a ground reality?
While it is the coldest place on earth, Antarctica is also the world’s largest desert, almost twice the size of the Sahara.
Published on: 15 JUL 2021
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Graphene: the building block for a sustainable future
Graphene is an extraordinary substance. A layer of carbon, just one atom thick, yet 200 times stronger than steel, transparent, flexible, highly conductive both thermally and electrically: it has the potential to revolutionize whole industries and our entire built environment. It was first isolated in 2004 to Nobel Prize-winning effect at the University of Manchester and now that potential is starting to bear commercial fruit.
Published on: 15 JUL 2021
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UAE to host COP28 climate change conference in 2023
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has officially announced that the UAE will host the 28th Conference of the Parties climate change conference – better known as COP28 – in 2023.
Published on: 14 NOV 2021
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Y4S members step up climate action at Expo 2020 Dubai
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) members have spoken of their renewed “motivation” and “enthusiasm” for combating climate change after attending a global gathering of climate activists at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Published on: 03 NOV 2021
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Masdar City Free Zone is now facilitating the process for Golden Visas in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
Masdar City Free Zone, is now facilitating the process and submitting, Golden Visas for all eligible candidates and their families.
Published on: 31 OCT 2021
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Masdar looks to future growth with award of milestone investment grade credit ratings
Moody’s Investor Services and Fitch Ratings have assigned Masdar first-time credit ratings that place it firmly in the investment grade category – a significant milestone for the company.
Published on: 27 SEP 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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Masdar City attracts global and regional innovation giants amid focus on global green recovery from COVID-19
Masdar City, the sustainable urban development in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi, is set to play a key role in the global green recovery from COVID-19 as it continues to add sustainability-focused innovation and technology companies. The number of companies in the City’s free zone increased 26 percent in 2020, indicating the important role of the City and its offerings to innovation-led companies, including G42 Healthcare, whose laboratories and testing centers were central to the UAE’s pandemic response.
Published on: 16 JUN 2021
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Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Welcomes the Secondary Green Bond Listing by Masdar
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) welcomed the secondary listing of a USD 750 million Green Bond by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), the global clean energy powerhouse based in Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 10 OCT 2023
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Masdar Signs MoU with Malaysia to Develop Up to 10GW of Renewable Energy Projects
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to invest US$8 billion for up to 10 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects in a strategic partnership that will significantly contribute to Malaysia's sustainable energy transformation.
Published on: 09 OCT 2023
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Masdar signs 1GW Clean Energy Agreement in Azerbaijan following Presidential Inauguration of Garadagh Solar Park, Largest in the Region
Masdar signs 1GW Clean Energy Agreement in Azerbaijan following Presidential Inauguration of Garadagh Solar Park, Largest in the Region
Published on: 26 OCT 2023
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Octopus Energy Group and Masdar sign agreement to manage UK battery storage
Global energy tech group Octopus Energy announced today it has signed a framework agreement with Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, to license Octopus’ groundbreaking technology platform Kraken. Masdar will use Kraken to flexibly manage its battery storage portfolio in the UK.
Published on: 09 MAY 2023
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ADNOC Drilling and Masdar agree to explore geothermal energy opportunities
ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (“ADNOC Drilling” or “the Company”) (ADX symbol: ADNOCDRILL / ISIN: AEA007301012) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (‘’the MoU’’) with Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies. Under the MoU, the companies will explore collaboration around development, investment, operations, and projects to responsibly advance the energy transition both in the UAE and globally.
Published on: 21 MAR 2023
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Masdar Partners with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR to Develop Renewable Energy Projects with 4 GW Capacity
The agreements were signed by Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, and Rovshan Najaf, President of SOCAR, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the global platform for accelerating sustainable development hosted by Masdar. HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, and Chairman of Masdar, and HE Mikayil Jabbarov, Minister of Economy for Azerbaijan, witnessed the signing.
Published on: 17 JAN 2023
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UAE and Egypt Advance Development of Africa's Biggest Wind Farm
The signing in Cairo was witnessed by Egyptian Prime Minister, HE Moustafa Madbouly, HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, HE Dr Mohamed Shaker El-Markabi, Minister for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, Nayer Fouad, Chief Executive Officer of Infinity Power, and Hassan and Amr Allam, Chief Executive Officers of Hassan Allam Holding.
Published on: 06 JUN 2023
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Masdar Achieves Financial Close on Three Solar Projects in Uzbekistan
Financing for the projects is being provided by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the European Investment Bank (EIB). The Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, FMO, and ILX are acting as B loan participants.
Published on: 06 APR 2023
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Infinity Power Finalizes Acquisition of Lekela Power in Africa’s Biggest Renewable Energy Deal
Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and UAE’s Masdar, announced today it has completed the acquisition of the entire shareholding of Lekela Power. The transaction makes Infinity Power the largest renewable energy company on the African continent. Infinity’s key stakeholders include Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Published on: 20 MAR 2023
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Masdar’s inaugural Green Finance Framework published with highest rating
Masdar has published its inaugural Green Finance Framework (GFF) with a Sustainability Quality Score of SQS1 (Excellent) – the highest rating – from Moody’s Investors Service, its Second Party Opinion provider. This independent assessment is expected to make Masdar’s planned bond offering more attractive to debt capital market investors.
Published on: 03 MAR 2023
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Masdar’s first floating solar power plant creates positive ripples in Indonesia
Developed by Masdar and its partners, this feat of engineering will soon deliver renewable energy to 50,000 homes, cut emissions, and create widespread change in communities.
Published on: 02 AUG 2023
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Masdar joins Iberdrola to co-invest in the Baltic Eagle wind farm in Germany
Masdar, the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, has signed a strategic agreement with Iberdrola, a global clean energy leader, to co-invest in the 476-megawatt (MW) Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Iberdrola will retain a majority 51% stake in the asset, which will help to accelerate green energy security in Europe.
Published on: 26 JUL 2023
