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UAE’s solar power output set to receive boost from clearer skies during coronavirus crisis
The dramatic drops in air pollution caused by restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic could help boost the UAE’s solar power generation, with a number of countries in Europe having already posted record outputs.
Published on: 25 MAY 2020
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WiSER Pioneers pledge to take action on findings of white paper
The Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER), one of Masdar’s outreach programs, held an event for the WiSER Pioneers, during which the Pioneers responded to the ten key findings outlined in the white paper, “Artificial Intelligence + Gender Equality: A WiSER Perspective.”
Published on: 03 AUG 2020
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Emirates Waste to Energy Company to develop the UAE’s first solar landfill project
Emirates Waste to Energy Company, a joint venture between Bee’ah, the Middle East’s fastest-growing environmental management company, and Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, will undertake a pioneering project to develop Bee’ah’s landfill into a solar farm — the first of its kind in the UAE.
Published on: 21 JAN 2021
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Largest solar park in Jordan achieves remarkable safety milestone
Baynouna Solar Park, Jordan’s largest solar energy project, has celebrated an important safety, health and environment (SH&E) milestone, achieving 1 million safe hours without a lost time incident (LTI).
Published on: 26 DEC 2019
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Masdar achieves financial close on landmark 100 MW Nur Navoi Solar project in Uzbekistan
Masdar has announced the financial close of the Nur Navoi Solar Project – Uzbekistan’s first successfully-financed independent power producer (IPP) solar project.
Published on: 23 DEC 2020
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Masdar acquires 40% stake in Australian waste-to-energy facility
Masdar has made its first investment in Australia after acquiring a 40 per cent stake in the country’s second utility-scale waste-to-energy (WTE) facility. Masdar made the announcement during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2020.
Published on: 14 JAN 2020
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Masdar signs MoU promoting education of youth
Masdar, a global leader in sustainability, and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE), a leading private philanthropic organisation focused on education, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on using their respective youth platforms to advance the development of young people in the UAE.
Published on: 26 APR 2020
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Masdar highlights opportunities to invest in a greener urban landscape at FinTech Abu Dhabi 2020
“The leadership of the UAE has expressed a bold vision for sustainable development; through financial and technology innovation, we can accelerate our progress in realizing that vision for our country.” This was the central message of a keynote speech from Yousef Baselaib, Executive Director for Strategy and Corporate Development at Masdar, during a FinTech webinar about opportunities to invest in a greener urban landscape.
Published on: 10 NOV 2020
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Renewables Account for 72% of Global Power Expansion in 2019: IRENA
Renewable power accounted for almost three quarters, 72 per cent, of global power expansion last year, according to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Solar and wind contributed 90 per cent of the renewable capacity added in 2019.
Published on: 07 APR 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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TAQA Group to support Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021 as Energy Sector Partner
Masdar, host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), today announced that TAQA Group (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC) will support the global platform for accelerating sustainable development as ADSW’s Energy Sector Partner. The partnership with TAQA will support ADSW’s initiatives and events, which are bringing global leaders together virtually from 18 – 21 January 2021, to engage in dialogue and take action to advance the global sustainability agenda.
Published on: 17 JAN 2021
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Renewables delivering increasingly cheaper power than coal, IRENA report shows
Renewable power is proving an increasingly cheaper option to fossil fuels, with more than half of renewable capacity added last year achieving lower power costs than the cheapest new coal plants, according to a report released this week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Published on: 03 JUN 2020
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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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General Counsel recognised in industry ranking
Nadia Bardawil, General Counsel, Masdar, has received the accolade of UAE GC Influencer from prestigious international legal industry publication Chambers and Partners at their annual Chambers Middle East Awards in Dubai.
Published on: 05 NOV 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 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 welcomes world’s first AI university
The world’s first university for artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi.
Published on: 17 OCT 2019
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Construction begins on hurricane-resistant clean energy power plant in Antigua and Barbuda under US$50m UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund has announced the start of construction for a hurricane-resistant clean energy plant in Antigua and Barbuda to help the twin-island nation recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Published on: 29 SEP 2020