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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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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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Winners of ADSW Artwork Competition Receive Prizes
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, today awarded iPhones and iPad minis to five students who won the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Artwork Competition.
Published on: 27 JAN 2013
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UAE Energy Minister Visits Masdar
“With our demand for energy rising, it’s time to seriously consider an integrated, national energy policy to balance the sources of power we rely on,” said UAE Energy Minister H.E. Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei. “We must diversify the energy mix, which includes promoting renewable energy, nuclear and continuing to advance our hydrocarbon industry. This approach will help stabilize the global hydrocarbon market and enable us to meet our responsibility toward consumers.
Published on: 22 APR 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
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Masdar Launches Heat Safety Awareness Campaign
Construction workers employed on projects within Masdar City, including the new headquarters for the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), have been given advice and training on how to avoid heat related health problems while working in the high summer temperatures.
Published on: 25 JUN 2014
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Women’s empowerment highlighted at annual WiSER Forum
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; January 17, 2019: Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, hosted its fourth annual Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy (WiSER) Forum at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2019, with key speakers urging women and girls to play an active role in addressing global sustainability challenges.
Published on: 17 JAN 2019
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UAE profile as a global sustainability leader strengthens as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week continues to break records
The 2019 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week successfully concluded on January 19, with the region’s largest sustainability gathering once again achieving new milestones for attendance, participation and business deals.
Published on: 19 JAN 2019
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UN Top Climate Official Visits Zayed Future Energy Prize Winner Liter of Light in Manila
Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat visited Zayed Future Energy Prize 2015 winner Liter of Lightin the Philippines. During her visit, Ms. Figueres met volunteers of the open source network in Manila to raise awareness of climate action in the lead up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris in December 2015 (COP-21).
Published on: 13 MAR 2015
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Bio-fuels and New-Generation Technologies to Help Aviation Sector Curb Carbon Emissions
Bio-fuels and new-generation technologies coupled with known operations and infrastructure measures, will help the aviation industry reduce carbon emissions substantially. However, the main challenge is being able to produce enough feed-stocks at industrial scale in a sustainable manner, without falling into the common debates of food vs. fuel or indirect land use change, according to Dr. Alejandro Ríos Galván, Director, Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC), and Professor of Practice, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.
Published on: 26 NOV 2013
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Masdar and Equinor inaugurate world’s first battery storage facility connected to an offshore wind
Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) and the Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor (formerly Statoil) have installed, and will soon begin testing, a new battery system designed to store electricity generated by Hywind Scotland, the world’s first commercial-scale floating wind farm.
Published on: 26 JUN 2018
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Masdar Welcomes Luxembourg Royal Delegation
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) welcomed Their Royal Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Luxembourg together with His Excellency Etienne Schneider, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy to Masdar City.
Published on: 10 OCT 2017
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Masdar Collaborate to Make UAE Diplomatic Buildings More Efficient
Abu Dhabi, UAE: December 23, 2013 – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, have signed two contracts whereupon Masdar will audit the energy, waste and water efficiency of the UAE Ministry Foreign Affairs headquarters, and provide an assessment on the sustainability elements of the new UAE embassy design in Doha, Qatar.
Published on: 22 DEC 2013
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Ambassador Highlights Colombia’s Large Untapped Hydro and Wind Power Potential
Colombia has large untapped hydro and wind power potential that can not only meet its entire energy requirements but also supply sustainable energy to many of its neighbors in South and Central America, according to His Excellency Roberto Vélez, Ambassador of Colombia to the UAE.
Published on: 23 DEC 2013
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UAE Delegation Advances Water Security Debate at 7th World Water Forum
The UAE concluded its participation in the 7th World Water Forum alongside 30,000 international government leaders, industry experts and policy makers. The Forum, held in the Republic of Korea from April 12th to the 17th, focused on addressing the increasing global water security challenge.
Published on: 19 APR 2015
