Masdar to pursue renewable energy opportunities in the Republic of Armenia

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (‘Masdar’) is pursuing renewable energy opportunities in the Republic of Armenia, a country with considerable potential for solar and wind energy development.

Masdar’s Future Sustainability Leaders attend Russian summit

Twelve members of the Future Sustainability Leaders, a youth-focused CSR initiative led by Masdar, recently attended the second Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) in Russia.

Masdar participates in live MEED webinar

Yousif Al Ali, the Acting Executive Director of Clean Energy, Masdar, joined a specialist panel for a live MEED Webinar broadcast that discussed the growing opportunities in the Middle East for waste-to-energy projects.

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Masdar

The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, HE Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and a delegation of senior government officials, visited Masdar earlier this week.

Masdar Powers Down for Earth Hour 2019

Launched in 2008, Earth Hour has become the largest grassroots movement for the environment, celebrated in more than 180 countries and across 7,000 cities to promote energy conservation. On the last Saturday of every March, participating cities and organisations switch off their lights at the local time of 8:30-9:30pm.

Global experts deliberate on 2018 Zayed Future Energy Prize entries

The evaluation process of the 2018 Zayed Future Energy Prize entries, the UAE’s international awards for renewable energy and sustainability, kick-started with a two-day meeting of the Review Committee in Abu Dhabi.

Burkina Faso President Visits Masdar City

HE Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, President of Burkina Faso, and an accompanying delegation from the West African country visited Masdar City recently, meeting with our CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi and other senior Masdar officials.

US Congressional Delegation Visits

A delegation of eight representatives from the United States Congress visited Masdar City on Sunday as part of a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in an educational and cultural exchange. In addition to official government meetings, the delegation, led by U.S. Congresswoman and Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Rep. Marcia L. Fudge, met with senior executives and researchers at Masdar.

WiSER Convenes in New York

The role of women and the importance of gender diversity as a catalyst for innovation was discussed in New York, April 15, during a panel convened by Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER).

World’s first commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm on its way to Scotland

The first of five turbines for the Hywind Scotland commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm has now sailed away (date 17/07/2017) from Stord in Norway to its final destination, Buchan Deep, 25 km east of Peterhead in Scotland. Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, announced that it had acquired a 25% stake in the Hywind Scotland project during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in January.

World’s First Commercial-Scale Floating Offshore Wind Farm Nears Completion

The fifth and final wind turbine for the Hywind Scotland commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm, a joint project between Masdar and Statoil, has arrived at its final destination, Buchan Deep, 25km east of Peterhead in Scotland.

Masdar’s Fourth Annual Blogging Contest Aspires to a Higher Purpose

Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has announced the winner of its fourth annual ‘Engage’ Blogging Contest. This year’s theme, which focused on how governments and the business community can collaborate to help mitigate climate change, inspired nearly 100 entries from 33 countries.

The Festival at Masdar City promises fun, food and entertainment for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018 finale

The Festival at Masdar City will take place on January 19-20 guaranteeing a memorable final two days at this year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Dedicating to raising community awareness of sustainability, The Festival will be bringing in the crowds with food trucks, live entertainment, and educational games and activities. There will be different experience zones in all, including a souk selling local and organic produce as well as an innovation hub filled with high-tech gadgets.

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Masdar, ADFD and PUC partner to build solar power plant with battery storage in Seychelles

Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, will help the Public Utilities Corporation (PUC) in building a five-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant with battery storage in the Republic of Seychelles The project is being financed by a AED31 million loan from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, as well as funds from PUC’s own equity.

Saint-Gobain chooses Masdar City to build first “Multi-Comfort House” in the Middle East

Saint Gobain, a world leader in the habitat and construction markets, will bring its innovative and sustainable solutions to the United Arab Emirates with the construction of an energy-efficient “Multi–Comfort House” in Masdar City. Set for completion in 2019, the project will be the first of its kind for the company in the Middle East.

DP WORLD AND MASDAR TO EXPLORE CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 22June 2017: Global trade enabler DP World and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore areas of collaboration on clean energy solutions for DP World’s portfolio of ports and freezones in the Middle East and Africa.

767kW solar power project in Vanuatu marks UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund’s latest success

The recent completion of a solar power project for the Pacific nation of Vanuatu marks the latest stage of the ground-breaking United Arab Emirates-Pacific Partnership Fund (UAE-PPF). The installation of three new solar PV plants represents another milestone for an imaginative and innovative initiative that has captured international attention with its potential for developing countries.

How sustainable technology will help Sharjah turn waste into energy

Sharjah has an ambitious goal to become the first zero-waste city in the Middle East by diverting all of its municipal waste away from landfill sites by 2020. Through a pioneering partnership to develop the country’s first waste-to-energy plant in the emirate, the new facility will play a significant role in achieving the UAE’s clean energy ambitions, while also paving the way for other similar projects to be launched in the country and across the MENA region.

IRENA Global Headquarters Building at Masdar City is Completed

Masdar today announced the completion of the IRENA Global Headquarters complex, which is almost fully leased and will be the permanent home of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), as well as other commercial tenants. Located in Masdar City – Abu Dhabi’s low-carbon, sustainable urban development – IRENA will officially move in by the end of the first quarter 2015.