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Former UK Prime Minister Rt Hon Boris Johnson and global adventurer Bertrand Piccard to headline Masdar’s Green Hydrogen Summit in Abu Dhabi
Masdar has announced a stellar international lineup for its Green Hydrogen Summit including former UK Prime Minister Rt Hon Boris Johnson, ministerial speakers from the UAE, Azerbaijan, Japan and the Netherlands, industry leaders and global adventurer Dr. Bertrand Piccard.
Published on: 14 APR 2024
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Masdar set for leading role at World Future Energy Summit
World Future Energy Summit is the world’s leading business event for future energy, clean technology and sustainability, with a packed program of events, activations, discussions and forums.
Published on: 03 APR 2024
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EWEC Announces Partners to Develop 1.5 Gigawatt Solar Project in Abu Dhabi
EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated coordination of planning, purchasing and supply of water and electricity across the UAE, today announced the award for its 1.5 gigawatt (AC) Al Ajban Solar PV Independent Power Project.
Published on: 26 APR 2024
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Masdar Joins Forces with RWE in £11 billion Investment to Co-develop Massive 3GW Offshore Wind Projects in UK
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, is part of an £11billion investment into the UK’s renewable energy sector and is purchasing a 49 percent stake in RWE’s 3 gigawatt (GW) Dogger Bank South (DBS) projects - which form one of the world’s largest planned offshore wind farms. DBS is capable of powering millions of British homes, reducing emissions and creating up to 3,000 jobs. Closing of the transaction is subject to customary approvals and expected in the first quarter of 2024.
Published on: 01 DEC 2023
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UAE to host COP28 climate change conference in 2023
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has officially announced that the UAE will host the 28th Conference of the Parties climate change conference – better known as COP28 – in 2023.
Published on: 14 NOV 2021
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Y4S members step up climate action at Expo 2020 Dubai
Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) members have spoken of their renewed “motivation” and “enthusiasm” for combating climate change after attending a global gathering of climate activists at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Published on: 03 NOV 2021
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Dr Sultan Al Jaber named Executive of the Year by Energy Intelligence
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), was today honored with the ‘Energy Executive of the Year Award for 2021’ by Energy Intelligence, validating the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) vision for a sustainable energy future.
Published on: 04 OCT 2021
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On behalf of the UAE President Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates UAE Wind Program
On behalf of the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated the UAE Wind Program during a ceremony on Sir Bani Yas Island. The clean energy project builds on the leadership’s efforts to develop alternative energy sources, which began with the establishment of the region’s first wind power station on Sir Bani Yas Island in 2004.
Published on: 05 OCT 2023
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Signature of an agreement to develop the largest solar plant to date in Sharjah
In an important step on the Emirate of Sharjah’s road to renewable energy, Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), the oil & gas industry executive arm of the Emirate, working under the auspices of the Petroleum Council of Sharjah, and Emerge, the joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, have concluded a Solar Power Agreement, during ADIPEC’s business conferences.
Published on: 05 OCT 2023
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Latest Masdar Talks episode showcases pioneering innovations supported by The Catalyst at Masdar City
In the latest episode of Masdar Talks, Cinar Kurra, CEO of The Catalyst – the region’s first start-up accelerator focused on sustainability and technology – was joined by Catalyst-supported companies Volts, QS Monitor and Seramic Materials. The companies joined Kurra to explain how their innovations are tackling global sustainability issues and the supports they have received from The Catalyst at Masdar City.
Published on: 03 AUG 2021
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GCC countries could generate US$200 billion from green hydrogen by 2050
GCC countries could generate as much as US$200 billion in revenue from green hydrogen by 2050, with the creation of up to 1 million jobs in the region, according to a new report.
Published on: 07 JUN 2021
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Interview with Linda Fitz-Alan, Registrar and Chief Executive - ADGM Courts
As global economies restart and calibrate in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects - and in particular diversity and inclusion, are coming under increased investor scrutiny.
Published on: 23 MAY 2021
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Infinity Power Finalizes Acquisition of Lekela Power in Africa’s Biggest Renewable Energy Deal
Infinity Power, a joint venture between Egypt’s Infinity and UAE’s Masdar, announced today it has completed the acquisition of the entire shareholding of Lekela Power. The transaction makes Infinity Power the largest renewable energy company on the African continent. Infinity’s key stakeholders include Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Published on: 20 MAR 2023
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Renewable energy capacity must triple by 2030, Masdar Chairman tells CERAWeek
Renewable energy capacity needs to triple by the end of this decade if the world is to meet climate targets, Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, COP28 President-Designate, and Chairman of Masdar, said in his keynote speech at CERAWeek in Houston, Texas.
Published on: 07 MAR 2023
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Masdar solar plant brings light to communities in Belize
Children can study with ease and residents can walk safely at night in rural Belize, thanks to renewable electricity generated by a UAE-funded Masdar project.
Published on: 05 JUN 2023
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Shams celebrates 10 years of powering change
Named after the sun, the Shams solar power project has been a shining light in renewable energy in the Middle East since 2013 and Masdar’s first utility-scale solar project in the region is now celebrating its 10th anniversary this week.
Published on: 16 MAR 2023
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In the presence of the Jordanian Prime Minister Masdar Inaugurates Baynouna Solar Park, the largest of its kind in Jordan
The Baynouna Solar Energy Company (BSCE), a joint venture between the UAE’s world-leading renewable energy company, Masdar, and Finnish investment and asset management group Taaleri, has announced the formal inauguration of the 200-megawatt (MW) Baynouna Solar Park – the largest clean energy project in Jordan.
Published on: 25 FEB 2023
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Masdar’s first floating solar power plant creates positive ripples in Indonesia
Developed by Masdar and its partners, this feat of engineering will soon deliver renewable energy to 50,000 homes, cut emissions, and create widespread change in communities.
Published on: 02 AUG 2023
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Masdar celebrates installation of 19,438 Solar Home Systems in rural Morocco
Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, announced today at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), it has successfully completed installing a landmark off-grid solar power project that extends energy access to 19,438 homes in more than 1,000 rural villages in the Kingdom of Morocco.
Published on: 13 JAN 2018
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Masdar and DEWA Commit to Support UAE Sustainability Objectives with Partnership Agreement for ADSW and WETEX
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global initiative championed by the UAE and its clean energy powerhouse Masdar to accelerate sustainable development, and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced today the signing of a three-year partnership agreement to sponsor ADSW and DEWA’s annual Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show.
Published on: 18 JAN 2023
