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Masdar signs collaboration agreement to develop major wind power portfolio in Egypt
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has signed a collaboration agreement to deliver a wind power portfolio of more than 800 megawatts (MW) in Egypt alongside Elsewedy Electric and Marubeni Corporation. The signing took place in the presence of HE Wael Gad, Ambassador of Egypt to the UAE, during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
Published on: 18 JAN 2018
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Masdar Celebrates World Book Day
Students from Al Ezza School in Abu Dhabi saw their favourite tales come to life at a Storytelling Session held near the iconic Wind Tower in Masdar City. Masdar celebrated World Book Day by inviting local school children to a book reading event today. Popular fairytale characters read and performed stories out loud, while inviting and encouraging participation from the younger guests.
Published on: 02 MAR 2017
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Zayed Future Energy Prize expands global reach in record year for entries
The Zayed Future Energy Prize has closed submissions for its 10th cycle with a record of 2,296 entries – a 37 percent increase compared to 2016. Nominations for the Large Corporation and Lifetime Achievement categories yielded 1,113 entries, while the remaining 1,183 submissions were for Small & Medium Enterprise, Non-Profit Organisation, and Global High Schools categories.
Published on: 16 JUL 2017
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Masdar and Bee’ah to Partner on Waste-to-Energy Initiatives
Masdar has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Sharjah’s environment company “Bee’ah” – the Middle East’s leading award-winning fully integrated environment and waste management company – to develop the UAE’s waste to energy sector.
Published on: 19 JAN 2016
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Students Welcome the UAE’s Solar-Powered Car as it Reaches Shams 1 – Abu Dhabi’s 100MW Solar Plant
More than 200 school students cheered on the arrival of the Petroleum Institute’s solar-powered car as it reached Shams 1 – Abu Dhabi’s large-scale concentrated solar power plant – located in Al Gharbiya. The Petroleum Institute’s car and its team are representing the United Arab Emirates as part of the Abu Dhabi Solar Challenge.
Published on: 17 JAN 2015
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Masdar CEO Highlights Renewable Energy as Viable Technology of Choice
Earth to Paris, the UN Foundation’s dialogue platform in Paris during the COP21 negotiations hosted its day-long initiative, bringing together experts, advocates, and CEOs to discuss creative and impactful climate solutions to inspire bold, meaningful action for people and the planet. Speakers from all over the world met to discuss how innovation, technology, and creativity are driving climate solutions and turning talk into ambitious climate action.
Published on: 08 DEC 2015
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Partnership with ADQCC Signed to Support UAE’s Sustainable Construction Industry
The Future Build (www.thefuturebuild.com) Masdar’s online green building products’ portal and the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council’s (QCC) Environmental Performance Trustmark Certification Schemes have announced a strategic partnership to create the largest database of products certified to UAE sustainable building requirements.
Published on: 19 JAN 2016
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The Festival at Masdar City Celebrates Year of Reading
The Festival at Masdar City, held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), continues to grow year-on-year, with this year’s edition attracting a record number of UAE residents for a weekend of fun-filled, entertaining and educational activities for the whole family.In its third year, the Masdar-hosted Festival inspired UAE residents to adopt more sustainable habits by taking part in a series of interactive activities that relate to clean energy and sustainability.
Published on: 21 JAN 2016
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Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi Appointed CEO of Masdar
Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 25, 2016: Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi has been formally appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. Mr Al Ramahi joined Masdar in 2008 as Head of Internal Audit and Compliance, rising to Chief Financial Officer and then Chief Operating Officer.
Published on: 24 FEB 2016
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Celebrating 3 Years of Reliable, Clean Energy from Shams 1 Solar Power Plant
Today marks the third anniversary of the start of the Shams 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant’s operations. Shams 1, which occupies 2.5 square kilometres and has a power generating capacity of 100 megawatts, is the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Published on: 15 MAR 2016
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Schools Participation in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Set for Another Successful Year
Thousands of students will participate in a thrilling 5-day event as Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in Schools (ADSWS) launches fun-filled, educational activities tomorrow in schools throughout the emirate. The initiative, which is a collaboration between Mubadala, Masdar and the Abu Dhabi Education Council, is an educational program that aims to increase awareness of sustainable development and encourage youth to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and STEM careers.
Published on: 15 JAN 2016
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Masdar and ONEE Partner to Deliver Electricity to 940 Remote Villages in the Kingdom of Morocco
Masdar and Morocco’s Office National de l'Electricité et de l'Eau Potable (ONEE) have signed a partnership to design, supply and install 17,670 Solar Home Systems across 940 villages in the Kingdom of Morocco. When complete, the solar homes, along with broader electrification initiatives, will result in 99 percent of rural Morocco having access to energy by the end of 2017 – a critical resource that underpins economic development.
Published on: 17 MAR 2015
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Masdar and Taaleri to launch a joint venture to accelerate wind and solar renewable energy development in Central and Eastern Europe
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 15 January, 2019 – Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, and Taaleri Energia, a Finnish wind and solar developer and fund manager, signed an agreement for the establishment of a joint venture with the aim of developing renewable energy projects in Central and Eastern Europe. The joint venture aims to build upon the success of Masdar and Taaleri’s ongoing activities in the Western Balkans by expanding their collaboration through the joint development of onshore wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) projects.
Published on: 15 JAN 2019
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Key sponsors and partners of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week honoured
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has honoured the sponsors and partners of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2019, the largest sustainability gathering in the Middle East. Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, paid tribute to the organisations that partnered with and sponsored this year’s ADSW, which is held annually in January.
Published on: 14 MAY 2019
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Alpin Limited becomes first WELL-certified project in the Middle East
At Alpin Limited, a boutique sustainability consultancy located in Masdar City, we’ve been keeping at the forefront of our industry ever since we were founded in 2007. Thanks to our innovative approach, our inclusive work environment and a truly global workforce, we are one of the region’s top three advisory firms delivering integrated commissioning, sustainability and BIM solutions for the built environment.
Published on: 18 JUL 2019
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UAE rolls out renewable energy training programme for Pacific Island countries
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has launched a two-year renewable energy training programme for Pacific Island countries financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), theleading national entity for development aid. The training is being led by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company.
Published on: 26 NOV 2017
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Oman’s Dhofar Wind Farm produces first kilowatt hour of electricity
The landmark wind farm, which is fully funded by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, was successfully connected to Oman’s electricity transmission grid last week during the commissioning of the project’s first wind turbine, which is now supplying clean power. The remaining 12 wind turbines will be commissioned, tested and connected to the grid in sequence, ensuring the start of commercial operations before the end of 2019.
Published on: 13 AUG 2019
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Shams Power Company Achieves New Milestone
In June 2019, Shams Power Company successfully achieved 1 million man hours without lost time injuries (LTI). LTI is defined as an occurrence that results in a fatality, permanent disability or time lost from work during a certain period of time. This achievement demonstrates the company’s leading role in the global solar industry and highlights the emphasis placed on safety in the plant management process at Shams.
Published on: 04 JUL 2019
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Green Run hosted at Masdar City
Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s sustainable urban community, will host hundreds of runners at its annual Green Run on Friday, February 22. Organised in collaboration with the Environment Friends Society, the Green Run is free to enter and has four categories: People of Determination (500 metres); Children (1km); Women (2km); and Men (3km).
Published on: 14 FEB 2019
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Alpin Limited First in the Middle East to Earn Prestigious WELL Certification for its Masdar City Office
Alpin Limited announced today that it has been awarded WELL Silver certification for New and Existing Interiors by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). The prestigious distinction was awarded through IWBI’s WELL Building Standard (WELL), which is the premier building standard focused on enhancing health and wellness.
Published on: 15 FEB 2019
