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International music star Akon visits Masdar City
The Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling artist Akon visited Masdar this week, meeting with senior management to learn more about the company’s global projects, initiatives and achievements.
Published on: 05 MAR 2019
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International Women's Day observed
Masdar observed the achievements of all its female employees on International Women’s Day, held on March 8, which recognises the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.
Published on: 08 MAR 2019
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Changing lives with the power of the sun
Through Masdar, the UAE has successfully launched the first of three solar projects under the US$50 million Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund It is 1974 and diesel-powered electricity has finally arrived on Union Island, a picturesque remote island about an hour’s flight on a small twin-engine plane from Saint Vincent, the capital city of St Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean.
Published on: 12 MAY 2019
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Lighting up Australian Antarctic station with solar
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) have successfully installed the first solar panel system at an Australian Antarctic station, it was announced today. The solar installation will provide up to 30 kW of electric power to the Casey research station, located on Vincennes Bay in the Windmill Islands, just outside the Antarctic Circle, during the Austral summer months. The aim of the project, which is the first solar array providing power to an Australian Antarctic research station, is to reduce the reliance on diesel fuel, which is delivered yearly by the AAD’s Antarctic icebreaker, the Aurora Australis, from Hobart, Tasmania – a journey of 3,443km.
Published on: 20 MAR 2019
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Global Leaders Launch WiSER Initiative at New York City Event
As world leaders gathered in New York City for the United Nations General Assembly, over 80 top officials representing a diverse range of organisations convened to launch the Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Initiative. Founded by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, and the Zayed Future Energy Prize, WiSER aims to empower and inspire women to be catalysts of innovation and the drivers of commercial solutions that will address climate change and secure access to food, energy and water.
Published on: 29 SEP 2015
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Masdar Hits Halfway Milestone in Project Bringing Electricity to Rural Morocco
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9 April 2016 – Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has installed 50 percent of the solar home systems as part of an innovative project to electrify rural Morocco. The installation of 9,000 out of 17,670 systems across 940 villages comes only a year after the partnership agreement was signed between Masdar and Morocco’s Office National de l'Electricité et de l'Eau Potable (ONEE).
Published on: 09 APR 2016
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Masdar Delegation Visits UAE Pavilion at Milan Expo
Masdar CEO Dr Ahmad Belhoul and a delegation of senior Masdar representatives visited the UAE Pavilion at the Milan Expo on August 24 to experience how the pavilion is providing visitors from around the world an inspirational and holistic encounter with the United Arab Emirates and its people.
Published on: 25 AUG 2015
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Masdar Showcasing Renewable Energy Desalination Project in Drought-Stricken California
Next generation desalination technologies, powered by renewables, could be invaluable in meeting California’s water needs and help the drought ravaged state become more resilient, according to Masdar, a leading clean technology company based in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE. Masdar is attending the annual International Solar Desalination (IDA) World Congress in San Diego, where the company is leading several workshops during the six-day conference, which is expected to attract thousands of water technology professionals.
Published on: 31 AUG 2015
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New Zealand Partners with UAE to Boost Solar Power in the Solomon Islands
The United Arab Emirates and New Zealand has signed an arrangement for the development of a jointly funded 1 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in the Solomon Islands. Both countries share a common interest in the rapid deployment of renewable energy in developing countries, particularly in the Pacific region, and signed a renewable energy partnership arrangement in January 2014.
Published on: 17 OCT 2015
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UAE, Tuvalu and Kiribati Inaugurate Two Clean Energy Plants in the Pacific Region
Two Pacific island nations will this week inaugurate individual solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants funded by the United Arab Emirates and developed by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company.
Published on: 18 OCT 2015
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The UAE to Soar to New Heights with Falcon-Inspired Design for Expo 2020 National Pavilion
The National Media Council has selected architect Santiago Calatrava’s design for the UAE Pavilion for Dubai World Expo 2020. Located facing the Al Wasl Plaza, which lies at the centre of the 200-hectare exhibition zone, the UAE Pavilion – whose design will be inspired by a falcon in flight – will represent the UAE to the 25 million visitors and participants from over 180 nations who are expected to visit the Expo from October 2020 to April 2021.
Published on: 30 APR 2016
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Masdar to Deliver Cycle 2 of UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund
A series of renewable energy projects made possible by the US$50 million UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund (UAE-PPF) are set to be inaugurated in the Pacific Island countries and territories.
Published on: 08 MAY 2016
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Shams 1 wins at the 2016 MENASOL Awards
Shams Power Company, developer and operator of the Shams 1 concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Western Abu Dhabi, has been recognised for its contribution to local communities at this year’s MENASOL Conference and Exhibition in Dubai.
Published on: 28 MAY 2016
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Solar Impulse 2 Arrives in New York City
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), the record-shattering solar-powered plane, has touched down in New York City, completing the latest leg of its quest to circumnavigate the world without a drop of fuel. A representative from Masdar, Solar Impulse’s host partner, attended the arrival of the airport at John F. Kennedy airport.
Published on: 11 JUN 2016
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Solar Impulse Embarks on Historic Solar-Powered Transatlantic Flight
Solar Impulse 2, the solar powered plane supported by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, departed today from New York City at 2:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time for its daring journey across the Atlantic Ocean. H.E. Majid Al Suwaidi, UAE Consul General in New York City, attended the take-off from John F. Kennedy International Airport. The solar-powered plane is making its way to Seville,
Published on: 20 JUN 2016
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London Array Marks Third Anniversary and Continues to Break Records
The sophisticated 630-megawatt wind power project – the largest international investment of Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar – delivers clean and reliable energy to more than half-a-million homes throughout the United Kingdom.
Published on: 09 JUL 2016
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Energy and Security Task Force Launched at World Future Energy Summit
The purpose of the task force is to examine the linkage between energy and security and to strengthen multi-lateral mechanisms to promote cooperation and to prevent and defuse energy-related conflict.
Published on: 15 JAN 2013
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Masdar Sends Competition Winners on Helicopter Ride over Shams 1 and Masdar City
The tour first provided a birds-eye view of the Shams 1 power project, located in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi. The 100-megawatt power plant generates enough energy to power 20,000 homes and displace 175,000 tons of CO2. The winners then flew back to Abu Dhabi and observed the progress at Masdar City, the growing, low-carbon sustainable urban development.
Published on: 04 MAY 2013
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Mayor of London Boris Johnson Visits Masdar City
As part of his Masdar City tour, Johnson visited the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, a graduate level, research-oriented university focused on alternative energy and sustainability. The Mayor met with staff and students to discuss the research being undertaken to advance renewable energy and clean technologies. He was keen to the view the innovative design of Masdar City, its rigorous sustainability standards as well as its integration of energy-efficiency technology with passive and intelligent design.
Published on: 15 APR 2013
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UAE Looks to Strengthen Economic Ties With China in Bilateral Talks
Major Gen Omar al Bitar Opportunities to strengthen economic ties between the United Arab Emirates and China, were the focus of talks during a two-day visit to China by UAE minister of state H.E Dr. Sultan Al Jaber. The visit is expected to lay the ground work for increased economic activity between the UAE and China which is growing at more than 14 per cent annually. Discussions explored opportunities for collaboration and investment across sectors of mutual interest, including energy, infrastructure and technology.
Published on: 29 MAY 2014
