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Global renewable capacity expansion soars 50
Global renewable energy capacity additions reached a record level last year, exceeding expansion in 2019 by almost 50 percent, according to date from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Worldwide, more than 260 gigawatts of renewable capacity was added last, accounting for more than 80 percent of all electricity expansion, the agency’s annual Renewable Capacity Statistics 2021 report shows.
Published on: 29 APR 2021
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Masdar signs 1GW Clean Energy Agreement in Azerbaijan following Presidential Inauguration of Garadagh Solar Park, Largest in the Region
Masdar signs 1GW Clean Energy Agreement in Azerbaijan following Presidential Inauguration of Garadagh Solar Park, Largest in the Region
Published on: 26 OCT 2023
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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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Carbon Intensive Industries Call for Financing to Support Decarbonization
Executives from ‘hard-to-abate’ industries have called for increased financing to support decarbonization efforts, following the release of a landmark report that outlines less than a third believe they have adequate budgets to do so, and over half have not yet set net-zero targets.
Published on: 27 FEB 2023
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Sharjah Waste to Energy plant achieves major milestones towards zero-waste, net-zero emissions in first year of operations
The Sharjah Waste to Energy plant, a first of its kind project in the Middle East, has achieved multiple landmark milestones since its inauguration a year ago. Tied to the Sharjah electrical grid, the plant has generated enough energy to power over 2,000 homes per year while offsetting 150,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
Published on: 10 MAY 2023
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Masdar on track to become one of world’s largest renewable energy companies
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, has announced that it has nearly doubled its clean energy capacity and CO2 displacement in the space of two years, and is on track to fulfill its ambition of becoming one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies by 2030.
Published on: 18 MAY 2023
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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2023 Successfully Concludes Setting UAE on Road to COP28
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), successfully concluded its fifteenth edition, with a resounding show of commitment to climate action ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), to be held in the UAE later this year.
Published on: 23 JAN 2023
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Masdar Signs Agreement to Explore Exporting Green Hydrogen
Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, Port of Amsterdam, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam and Zenith Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a green hydrogen supply chain between Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam to support Dutch and European markets.
Published on: 13 JAN 2023
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UAE and Egypt Advance Development of Africa's Biggest Wind Farm
The signing in Cairo was witnessed by Egyptian Prime Minister, HE Moustafa Madbouly, HE Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, HE Dr Mohamed Shaker El-Markabi, Minister for Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, Nayer Fouad, Chief Executive Officer of Infinity Power, and Hassan and Amr Allam, Chief Executive Officers of Hassan Allam Holding.
Published on: 06 JUN 2023
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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 Signs Roadmap for up to 1GW Wind Power Project in Kazakhstan
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC - Masdar, one of the world's leading clean energy companies, signed a roadmap for developing up to 1 gigawatt (GW) wind power plant in Kazakhstan to support the country's goal of achieving half its energy mix from renewables by 2050.
Published on: 12 JUN 2023
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Masdar film shows London Array’s impact on British coastal community
Masdar’s London Array, one of the world’s largest wind farms, has been helping to power half a million British homes, create jobs, and cut carbon emissions.
Published on: 03 JAN 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 Opens Office in Azerbaijan to Support Nation’s Clean Energy Objectives
Masdar, one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has pledged to strengthen its support for Azerbaijan’s renewable energy development with the opening of an office in Baku, the capital city.
Published on: 06 FEB 2023
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Held under the patronage of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Masdar’s Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) platform returns to Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and the host of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), has announced the opening of registration for the 2022 Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) forum, a series of youth-led discussions taking place from January 17 – 19 as part of ADSW 2022.
Published on: 13 JAN 2022
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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 joins Iberdrola to co-invest in the Baltic Eagle wind farm in Germany
Masdar, the UAE’s flagship renewable energy company, has signed a strategic agreement with Iberdrola, a global clean energy leader, to co-invest in the 476-megawatt (MW) Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Iberdrola will retain a majority 51% stake in the asset, which will help to accelerate green energy security in Europe.
Published on: 26 JUL 2023
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UAE and Netherlands discuss food and water security ahead of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2021
HE Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, UAE Minister of State for Food and Water Security and HE Minister Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, Minister of Water and Infrastructure for the Netherlands meet virtually during 2nd episode of ADSW Web Series
Published on: 26 NOV 2020
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Masdar accelerates green hydrogen ambitions after joining forces with UAE energy champions
Masdar is seeking to become one of the world’s leading players in the growing green hydrogen econpmy, one of the company’s executive directors told Energy Intelligence.
Published on: 09 JAN 2023