UAE puts energy-water-food-climate nexus on UN agenda at ongoing climate negotiations

The United Arab Emirates today hosts COP18’s central discussion of the energy-water-food-climate nexus, in cooperation with New York University. The panel, “It Never Rains in the GCC,” had identified priority government interventions in the market to manage the nexus as its global significance intensities. Held as part of the UNFCCC climate change negotiations in Doha and moderated by Chatham House, the panel brings together experts from the OECD, World Economic Forum, Global Water Partnership, Qatar Foundation, Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, New York University, and UN Food and Agriculture Organization.

Prime Minister David Cameron inaugurates world’s largest offshore wind farm

London Array, the 630MW offshore wind farm located in the Outer Thames Estuary, first started generating power in October 2012. The 175th turbine was bought online in March 2013 and London Array is now celebrating the completion and full operation of the site, which could supply around 500,000 UK homes with electricity each year.

Masdar And Terna Energy

Floating Photovoltaic Solar Power

Locating solar power plants on water is an innovative alternative for countries seeking to harness the power of the sun.

Geothermal

Always looking for innovative opportunities, Masdar has invested in geothermal to expand its clean energy portfolio

Photovoltaic Power

Blessed with abundant sunshine the UAE has made the most of solar power. Since 2006, Masdar has pioneered life-changing utility-scale and off-grid solar projects around the world.

Waste-to-Energy

With the development of waste-to-energy projects, Masdar is helping to tackle the issue of waste management.

Energy storage

Masdar is committed to developing and deploying energy storage solutions to create a more flexible grid system.

Offshore Wind

Towering above the waves, offshore wind turbines capture high wind speeds to deliver clean energy.

Onshore Wind

Turbines rooted in land capture this mighty clean energy source to power homes and businesses.

Project Chereh

In December 2025, Masdar signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia’s national utility, to develop the region’s largest floating solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at the Chereh Dam in Pahang State, marking Masdar’s inaugural project in Malaysia.

Eight hybrid wind and solar projects in Poland

In December 2023, Masdar and Taaleri Energia, a Finnish-based renewable energy developer and fund manager, acquired eight hybrid renewable energy projects in Poland, marking a significant expansion in Masdar’s presence in Poland.

240MW Absheron-Garadagh Onshore Wind Projects

Garadagh Area 60 Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant

The 230-megawatt (MWac) Garadagh (Area 60) Solar PV Plant is the country’s first foreign investment-based independent utility scale solar project structured as a public-private partnership.

100 MW Nur Navoi Solar Project

In November 2019, Masdar signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Government Support Agreement (GSA) with the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan to design, finance, build and operate the country’s first public-private partnership (PPP) solar power plant.

Bahamas Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund

925kW solar PV carport with EV charger stations

Fiji LaKaRo 525kW Solar PV

Inhabitants on three of Fiji’s outer islands (Kadevu, Lakeba, and Rotuma) have access to energy around the clock having previously had power for only 12-18 hours a day

Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

600kW solar PV plant + 600kWh lithium-ion battery

Cibuk 1

The Cibuk 1 wind farm is a utility-scale onshore wind farm located in Vojvodina province, Serbia. The project provides clean, reliable and economically viable electricity to around 113,000 Serbian homes.

Baynouna

Located east of Amman, Baynouna is the largest single solar energy project currently under development in Jordan