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Masdar and Masdar Institute Launch UAE’s First Independent Solar Testing and R&D Hub
Abu Dhabi, UAE, April 22, 2015 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering renewable energy company, and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, today announced plans to launch the Masdar Solar Hub to expedite the development of solar technologies. The new hub aims to support Abu Dhabi’s efforts to achieve its ambitions for solar energy development and deployment through research and demonstration of cutting-edge solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and thermal energy storage technologies.
Published on: 21 APR 2015
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UAE Delegation to Shape Conversation on Future Water Security at World Water Forum in South Korea
Critical issues around the use and conservation of water will take centre stage at the 7th World Water Forum, to be held in South Korea, where a high level delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, will help shape the conversation on future water security and stimulate tangible actions to alleviate water scarcity.
Published on: 11 APR 2015
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Nine Heads of State to Attend Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2016
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 13 January 2016 – His Excellency Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, will deliver the keynote address to global sustainability leaders convening at the January 18 Opening Ceremony of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). He will be joined at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who will also deliver remarks, as well as nine heads of state.
Published on: 12 JAN 2016
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Masdar is Public Sector Employer of Choice for UAE Students
Masdar is proud to be the recipient of two prestigious awards as part of the ‘Universum Talent Survey 2015 Middle East’ – the most attractive public sector employer and also the most attractive employer for IT and engineering UAE national students. The awards were announced during the ‘Universum Awards 2015’ ceremony last week at the Hult International Business School in Dubai Internet City.
Published on: 14 DEC 2015
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Masdar to fly the flag for UAE as a pioneer of clean energy and sustainable development at ADSW 2016
Employees of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, will be flying the flag for the UAE as a pioneer of clean energy and sustainable development at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2016 from January 16-23.
Published on: 28 DEC 2015
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World’s largest offshore wind farm produces first power
The 630MW scheme, located in the Thames Estuary, will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The development has been under construction since March 2011 and 151 of the 175 turbines have now been installed, with construction on schedule to be finished by the end of the year.
Published on: 28 OCT 2012
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Abu Dhabi to Host First Energy Ministerial Meeting of the South American-Arab League
The ministerial conference is an outgrowth of the ASPA Summits of Heads of State and Government in Doha in 2009 and Lima in 2012. The summits identified energy as the backbone for Arab and South American dialogue and collaboration.
Published on: 21 DEC 2012
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Concentrated Solar Power
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems are considered a promising technology for large-scale power generation. Masdar has invested in and developed several different types of CSP projects.
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London Array
London Array is one of the world’s largest offshore wind farm currently in operation, a joint venture between Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, Schroders Greencoat, Masdar, RWE Renewables.
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FSM Solar in Pohnpei
This project features solar PV systems on 11 government buildings. With a total installed capacity of 2.3MWp, it reduces annual diesel fuel consumption by 1.22 million liters and mitigates 3,220 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
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Solomon Islands Solar PV Plant
The one megawatt plant, which was expanded from 600kW following a grant from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, bolster energy resilience and reduce costs associated with diesel imports
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Neftchala Solar Power Plant
The Investment agreement for the 315MW Neftchala Solar project was reached in October 2023, followed by the signing of Power Purchase Agreements, Transmission Connection Agreements, and Land Lease Agreements.
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Loeriesfontein 2
Loeriesfontein 2 is situated in the Hantam Municipality of South Africa’s Northern Cape and was contracted under the third round of the country’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme.
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Green Barbuda project
Masdar has implemented a hurricane-resistant clean energy plant in Antigua and Barbuda that contributes to Antigua and Barbuda's goal of producing 15 percent of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2030. The project includes an 800kW diesel power plant and a 720kWh hybrid solar power plant, as well as an 863kWh battery system to store excess electricity generated.
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Perderkraal East
Perdekraal East is a 110 MW wind farm located approximately 30km north of Touwsriver in Western Cape, South Africa.
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Khobab
The Khobab Wind Farm was contracted under the South African Government’s Round 3 Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, achieving commercial operation in December 2017.
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Belize 400kW Solar PV Battery
With 400kW of solar photovoltaic panels, 600kWh of battery storage, and 184kW backup diesel generation, the system will mainly be powered by solar energy, with a standby diesel generator to provide power during the wet season.
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Jambyl 1GW Wind Farm 600MWh BESS
Located in the Jambyl region, this 1GW wind farm with a 600-megawatt-hour (MWh) BESS is Masdar’s inaugural project in Kazakhstan and one of the largest in Central Asia.
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Nur-Bukhara PV
In April 2023, Masdar signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Government Support Agreement (GSA) with the government of the Republic of Uzbekistan to design, finance, build and operate the Nur Bukhara 250MW solar and 63MW/126MWh battery storage project.
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Dudgeon Extension
Located 27 kilometres off the coast of North Norfolk in East Anglia within water depths of between 18 and 25 metres, the Dudgeon Extension Offshore Wind Farm is one of Masdar's latest investments in the United Kingdom’s renewable energy sector.
