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Masdar participates at WETEX for sixth straight year to highlight clean-tech innovation
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies and a pioneer in sustainable urban development, is again participating in the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), starting today at EXPO 2020 Dubai.
Published on: 05 OCT 2021
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AQUOVUM, Khalifa University and Masdar launch world’s first solar/thermal energy storage-powered project to extract water from air at Masdar City
The world’s first project to produce commercial volumes of an uninterrupted water supply from a sustainable source, making it carbon free, will launch this month in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. The innovative pilot project will be run by U.S.-based water technologies company, AQUOVUM, in partnership with Masdar and Khalifa University of Science and Technology, as part of a three-party research and development agreement.
Published on: 01 AUG 2021
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Masdar City Free Zone introduces exclusive business package for women entrepreneurs ahead of Emirati Women’s Day
Masdar City Free Zone has introduced a new business package exclusively for all women entrepreneurs, to further support the growth of women-led companies in the UAE. The announcement comes ahead of Emirati Women’s Day on the 28th August, which for 2021 is themed, ‘Women: Ambitions & Inspiration for Next 50 Years,’ in line with the UAE’s "Year of the 50th".
Published on: 25 AUG 2021
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Masdar signs strategic agreement to develop solar projects in Republic of Iraq
Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company and one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, announced that it signed a strategic agreement with the Republic of Iraq to develop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the country with a minimum total capacity of two gigawatts (GW).
Published on: 25 JUN 2021
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US$50m UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund awards EPC contract to build resilient clean-energy project in Dominica
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF), the largest renewable energy investment of its type in the region, which is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has announced the signing of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to build a hurricane-resistant clean energy project in Dominica.
Published on: 27 MAY 2021
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Masdar makes first investment in Greece by developing solar plant with Taaleri Energia
Masdar, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Taaleri Energia, which invests in utility-scale wind and solar assets, have agreed to develop a 65-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Greece. The project will be managed through the companies’ joint venture Masdar-Taaleri Generation (MTG).
Published on: 06 MAY 2021
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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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UAE launches region’s first waste-to-feed project
Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, inaugurated the region’s first project that will upcycle organic waste into high-quality products.
Published on: 25 JUN 2022
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Octopus Energy Group and Masdar sign agreement to manage UK battery storage
Global energy tech group Octopus Energy announced today it has signed a framework agreement with Masdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, to license Octopus’ groundbreaking technology platform Kraken. Masdar will use Kraken to flexibly manage its battery storage portfolio in the UK.
Published on: 09 MAY 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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Emerge and Miral Celebrate Inauguration of Abu Dhabi’s Largest Rooftop Solar Project at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi
Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF, and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, have inaugurated the 7-megawatt peak (MWp) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, making it the largest rooftop solar project in the UAE capital.
Published on: 14 MAR 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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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 Explores Developing 2GW Clean Energy in Malaysia Amid Asia Expansion
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and Citaglobal Berhad, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the joint development of renewable energy projects across solar, battery energy storage system (BESS), wind and other renewable energy technologies.
Published on: 31 JUL 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 acquires stake in Montenegro’s first wind farm
Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, today signed a share purchase agreement (SPA) with Akuo Energy, the leading French IPP in renewable energy, to enter into the Krnovo Wind Farm, Montenegro’s first wind energy project.
Published on: 14 JAN 2018
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ADSW Summit white paper sets out pathway to Net Zero
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the sustainability platform hosted by Masdar, has produced a white paper highlighting some of the key findings from the ADSW Summit 2022, held in January. The Journey to Net Zero reflects the key themes of the event: Global Collaboration & Leadership, Innovation and Technology, and Sustainable Finance.
Published on: 06 APR 2022
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ADSW 2022’s World Future Energy Summit powered by clean energy from EWEC
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), the global platform for accelerating sustainable development hosted by Masdar, has today announced that the World Future Energy Summit, a key event at ADSW 2022, was powered by clean energy, thanks to a partnership with Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC).
Published on: 26 JAN 2022
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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
