100 MW Solar PV Agreement Marks Masdar’s First Entry into Turkmenistan

Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Turkmenenergo State Power Corporation of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan (Turkmenenergo), to develop a 100 megawatt (MWac) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, which will be the company’s first project in Turkmenistan.

Masdar and Africa50 Join Forces to Accelerate Clean Energy Transition Across Africa

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has announced a partnership with Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investment platform to identify, fast-track and scale clean energy projects across the continent. The UAE’s clean energy champion has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Africa50 which will work to bridge the infrastructure funding gap and mobilize public and private finance.

Wind and solar reach 10% milestone for global electricity generation share

Wind and solar power accounted for 10 percent of global electricity share last year, a milestone enabled by a 23 percent increase in solar generation and a 14 percent increase in wind, according to a report from climate and energy thinktank Ember.

Emerge Signs Agreement to Develop Solar Plant for Khazna Data Centers Facility in Masdar City

Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, and Khazna Data Centers, the largest network of hyperscale data centers in the Middle East and North Africa region, have signed an agreement to develop a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) plant to power Khazna’s new data center in Masdar City.

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Masdar signs agreements to explore clean energy opportunities in Greece

Masdar has signed a number of Memorandums of Understanding with leading organizations in Greece to explore clean energy opportunities in the nation.

Masdar looks to global partnerships to drive renewable energy, executive director tells Euronews

Masdar looks to global partnerships to drive renewable energy, executive director tells Euronews

Masdar participates in webinar for regional sustainable aviation fuel initiative

The UAE is well-positioned to produce hydrogen sustainably, participants of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Initiative for the United Arab Emirates (SAFI-UAE) webinar series heard.

New report ranks UAE 42nd in the world for environmental performance

The UAE has climbed 35 places in the biannual Environmental Performance Index (EPI), a sustainability report that evaluates the environmental performance of 180 countries.

Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm will transform Kingdom’s renewable energy sector, says NESMA executive

Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm, Dumat Al Jandal, is set to transform the Kingdom’s renewable energy sector, attendees of the fourth Instagram Live series, Masdar Talks, heard.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize’s 20by2020 Humanitarian Initiative Rebranded to Beyond2020 for Continuous Global Outreach

Following the widespread success of the 20by2020 initiative in helping deliver vital sustainable solutions to vulnerable communities around the world, the Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced the transformation of the 20by2020 initiative into Beyond2020, establishing it as a flagship platform of the Prize for continuous global outreach.

We Are Committed campaign recognised at 2019 Middle East PR Awards

Masdar took home three awards at the 2019 Middle East PR Association (MEPRA) Awards. Organised by MEPRA, the annual awards programme recognises the most creative and impactful campaigns and professionals in the region.

Emerging Leader attends first UN Youth Climate Summit

The United Nations (UN) has hosted the first UN Youth Climate Summit in New York to coincide with the UN Climate Action Summit 2019.

Masdar acquires solar power plant in Egypt

Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has acquired ib vogt GmbH’s shareholding in the 64.1 MWp “Infinity 50” photovoltaic project in Benban, Egypt. Masdar and ib vogt have additionally signed agreements of intent concerning the purchase of ib vogt’s shareholdings in three more solar parks also located in the Benban solar complex, which have a combined volume of 166.5 MWp.

Masdar acquires stake in Hero Future Energies of India

Masdar has developed renewable energy projects in more than 25 countries, including major utility-scale projects and those that improve energy access in rural communities and least developed countries.

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.

Masdar participates in 10th annual World Urban Forum

The World Urban Forum (WUF), a landmark international gathering that focuses on the future of urbanisation, recently held its 10th session in Abu Dhabi.

Women playing “transformative role” in UAE’s sustainability drive: report

Women in the United Arab Emirates are helping drive the country toward a more sustainable future, with female leadership and talent set to play a “transformative role” in the achievement of its sustainability goals, according to a new report from the US-UAE Business Council.

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.