First Large Scale Wind Farm Project in Seychelles Inaugurated

Envisioned by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and President James Alix Michel, the wind farm project is the first major renewable energy project in the Seychelles and will constitute 11% installed capacity of electricity on the main island, which will cut down on fossil fuel import and reduce greenhouse gas emission.

Masdar Achieves Financial Close on Landmark 230 MW Garadagh Solar PV Plant in Azerbaijan

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; August 02, 2022: Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced today that it has achieved financial close for its 230-megawatt (MW) Garadagh Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Plant in Azerbaijan – the nation’s first foreign investment-based independent solar power project, and Masdar’s first project in the country.

Masdar Hosts High Level Economic Round Table between UAE and Dutch Delegation

The delegation, received in the UAE by H.E. Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade and in Masdar by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of Masdar, discussed a number of possible strategic co-operations in a bid to promote and facilitate mutually beneficial economic relationships.

Masdar agrees to support IRENA’s climate finance platform

Masdar has agreed to support the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) Platform, which is targeting the deployment of 1.5 gigawatts of new renewable power in developing countries by 2030.

Jordan’s Prince Hamzah Hospital deploys sustainable lighting solutions under 20by2020 initiative

As part of the UAE humanitarian initiative, ‘20by2020’, the Zayed Sustainability Prize announced that Prince Hamzah Hospital in the Jordanian capital Amman has deployed sustainable lighting solutions. The hospital is currently treating the largest number of COVID-19 patients in the country.

Masdar Green Real Estate Investment Fund signs a green financing agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank

Mohamed bin Zayed Launches Abu Dhabi Powerhouse to Develop World-Leading Portfolio in Clean Energy

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, today announced a global clean energy powerhouse intended to spearhead the drive to net-zero carbon by 2050.

Masdar City wins United Nations Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Award

Masdar City has won a United Nations Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Award at the Global Forum on Human Settlement 2019.

Y4S Leader travels to Antarctica on climate mission

Athra Khamis, a Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Future Sustainability Leader, has swapped the desert environment of the UAE for a very different kind of desert: Antarctica. The 24-year old Emirati participated in March in the 2041 ClimateForce: Antarctica Expedition, organized by the 2041 Foundation, as part of a group of global youth leaders to witness firsthand the effects of climate change on the continent and raise awareness of the issue.

Financial Times names Masdar City best free zone for renewable energy

Masdar City has been named “Best Free Zone for Start Up Support” by the Financial Times and has collected three other prestigious global awards. The Global Free Zone of the Year Awards hosted by the FT’s fDi Magazine are among the most high-profile awards in the free zone sector, with approximately 65 free zones entering this year’s competition. This is Masdar City’s second consecutive year receiving awards.

Masdar City Begins Construction on Residential Complex

Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering, sustainable city, announced construction has begun on a residential complex that advances the city’s aim to be a leading hub of innovation where people live, work, learn and play.

Cooperation Agreement to Support Renewable Energy Projects in 16 Caribbean Island Countries

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, has signed an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar to finalise financing and to bolster collaboration in implementing projects within the framework of the ADFD-funded US$50 million UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund.

Masdar-led joint venture agrees financing for largest wind farm in Serbia

Financing for one of the largest wind power projects in mainland Europe has been agreed by the project’s shareholders and lenders at a ceremony in the Serbian capital of Belgrade. Due for completion in the first half of 2019, the 158 megawatt (MW) capacity Čibuk 1 wind farm will be the largest utility-scale commercial wind project in Serbia and the Western Balkans.

Al Waha Residence breaks ground at Masdar City

Another residential development has broken ground at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable community, it was announced today. Due for completion by 2020, the 600-unit Al Waha Residences will comprise luxury studios and apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom unique Sky-Home and Townhouse configurations designed to meet strict environmental standards.

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.

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.

Thai delegation visits Masdar City

A delegation the Department of Mineral Fuels, Ministry of Energy, Kingdom of Thailand, led by its Director-General Premrutai Vinaiphat, visited Masdar City this week, where they were briefed on the latest developments of the city and learned more about Masdar’s Clean Energy portfolio.

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.

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.

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.