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Masdar Executive Director named Woman of the Year in renewable energy sector
Dr Lamya Fawwaz, Executive Director of Brand and Strategic Initiatives, Masdar, has been recognized as Woman of the Year at the fourth annual Women in Renewables Asia (WiRA) Awards event, held yesterday in Dubai. The event also saw Masdar sign a pledge committing to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Published on: 31 MAR 2022
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Jordan’s Prince Hamzah Hospital deploys sustainable lighting solutions under 20by2020 initiative
As part of the UAE humanitarian initiative, ‘20by2020’, the Zayed Sustainability Prize announced that Prince Hamzah Hospital in the Jordanian capital Amman has deployed sustainable lighting solutions. The hospital is currently treating the largest number of COVID-19 patients in the country.
Published on: 26 MAY 2020
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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 demonstrates leadership in energy sector with Excellence in Power award at S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards 2021
Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has received the coveted ‘Award of Excellence – Power’ at the S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards 2021, beating companies from across the entire energy sector and demonstrating its leadership in clean energy. The US-based event is one of the most prestigious for the global energy industry.
Published on: 11 DEC 2021
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Masdar and Miral to develop Abu Dhabi’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic project
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of experiences, to develop Abu Dhabi’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project to date at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi on Yas Island.
Published on: 12 OCT 2020
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WiSER Wisdom Series explores the growing influence of ESG investing
Collaboration between public and private sector entities is crucial if the adoption of sustainable finance is to accelerate, attendees of the first in-person WiSER Wisdom Series heard.
Published on: 05 DEC 2021
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Masdar Launches First Green REIT in UAE
Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy and sustainable real estate companies, has announced the launch of a sustainable real estate investment trust (REIT) – the first ‘green’ REIT to be introduced in the UAE.
Published on: 15 JAN 2020
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Masdar partners with Circle of Hope to support women, youth and environment
Masdar has announced a partnership with Circle of Hope, an organization founded by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan. The partnership aims to help educate and empower women and youth and to combat climate change across the UAE and beyond. The agreement was signed by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Founder of Circle of Hope and Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar during a virtual signing ceremony.
Published on: 04 APR 2021
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Masdar named ‘Energy Company of the Year’ for third time at Gulf Business Awards 2021
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, has been recognized as ‘Energy Company of the Year” for the third time at the prestigious Gulf Business Awards 2021, having previously won the award in 2016 and 2017.
Published on: 24 NOV 2021
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Masdar and ENGIE form US$5 billion strategic alliance to help drive UAE’s green hydrogen economy
ENGIE and Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, announced today that they have signed a strategic alliance agreement to explore the co-development of a UAE-based green hydrogen hub. The two companies are looking to develop projects with a capacity of at least 2 GW by 2030, with a total investment in the region of US$5 billion.
Published on: 03 DEC 2021
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Masdar to develop solar power plant for Bee’ah’s HQ
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed a contract to develop a ground-mounted solar power plant at Bee’ah’s iconic new headquarters in Sharjah.
Published on: 21 OCT 2019
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Masdar signs agreement to develop Armenias largest solar power plant
Masdar has signed an agreement with the Government of the Republic of Armenia to develop a 200-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. The Ayg-1 project will be Armenia’s largest utility-scale solar plant.
Published on: 26 NOV 2021
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Shams Power Company achieves two million safe man-hours without lost time injuries
Shams Power Company has achieved a significant safety milestone, reaching two million safe man-hours without lost time injury at the Shams power plant in Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 16 NOV 2021
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Abu Dhabi lights up iconic buildings in green and with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week logo ahead of the launch of ADSW events
Some of Abu Dhabi’s most iconic buildings were lit up in green and with the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week logo, to mark the launch of the week’s activities. ADSW, the global platform for accelerating sustainable development, hosted by Masdar, will be held from 18 to 21 January 2021 and reimagined virtually.
Published on: 14 JAN 2021
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Hywind Batwind
Out in the North Sea the future of renewable energy is taking shape – but the five wind turbines floating 29km off the coast of Aberdeenshire aren’t the only reason why wind energy could one day power every home in Scotland…
Published on: 30 MAR 2021
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Masdar City named world’s most sustainable city
Masdar City has been named the world’s most sustainable city by Cityscape Intelligence. Abdulla Ahmed Balalaa, Acting Executive Director for Sustainable Real Estate at Masdar, was also recognized by the business intelligence firm as one of the one of the most influential figures for sustainable real estate in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Published on: 27 APR 2021
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Masdar celebrates groundbreaking on 230 MW solar plant in Azerbaijan and signs four new project agreements
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has announced the formal start of construction for its 230-megawatt (MW) Garadagh Solar PV Plant in Azerbaijan
Published on: 16 MAR 2022
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Masdar City wins United Nations Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Award
Masdar City has won a United Nations Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Award at the Global Forum on Human Settlement 2019.
Published on: 18 SEP 2019
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Masdar commits to support Ethiopia’s solar energy objectives
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia are exploring the development of solar power projects with a total capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) and related grid infrastructure across Ethiopia.
Published on: 18 MAR 2021
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Masdar and Mitrabara form Solar Radiance joint venture to provide renewable energy solutions to commercial & industrial sector in Indonesia
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today the formation of a joint venture (JV) with PT Mitrabara Adiperdana Tbk (Mitrabara), a conglomerate focused on the energy sector, to target the fast-growing commercial & industrial (C&I) segment of the renewable energy market in Indonesia.
Published on: 20 JAN 2022