• UAE ministry of defense, Masdar to set up solar plants in Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--The UAE Ministry of Defence and Masdar have signed an agreement to develop multi-solar plants across Abu Dhabi. Emerge, a joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and France’s EDF Group, will provide a full turnkey solution for the projects, including finance, design, procurement, construction, operations, and maintenance for...
  • Masdar completes acquisition of 49% stake in Dogger Bank South project

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has completed its acquisition of a 49 percent shareholding in the 3 gigawatt (GW) Dogger Bank South (DBS) project – one of the world’s largest planned offshore wind farms. The planned $13.89 billion joint investment with RWE, a leading renewable energy company...
  • Embracing renewables secures UAE’s green future

    "COP28 saw all parties reach an agreement on the historic ‘UAE Consensus.’ This consensus includes achieving a well-organized, responsible, fair, and realistic transition to a zero-carbon energy system. It also set, for the first time, specific time-bound goals to triple the capacity of renewable energy sources by 2030," he adds.
  • Masdar, 3 firms sign agreement

    They will establish e-methane supply chain from UAE-Japan.
  • Masdar eyes Europe for growth

    It wants to build a supply chain between UAE and Amsterdam.
  • Masdar City to construct region’s first net-zero energy mosque

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - Masdar City, an Abu Dhabi, UAE-based sustainability and innovation hub dedicated to making all cities a solution to climate change, has announced the region’s first net-zero energy mosque. Masdar City hopes to set a new industry standard for houses of worship in the region through an...
  • Masdar, Taaleri acquire 8 energy projects

    The hybrid renewable energy projects in Poland have 1Gw capacity.
  • Masdar, PLN push to build world’s largest floating solar plant

    Dubai, UAE -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has signed agreements to collaborate with Indonesia’s state-owned utility company, PLN, to move ahead with major development plans for Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant and explore green hydrogen opportunities. The partnership has already resulted in the launch of Southeast...
  • UAE signs agreements to develop Kazakhstan renewables sector

    Dubai, UAE--The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kazakhstan signed an agreement outlining a commitment to co-operation in the development of Kazakhstan’s renewables sector, including through the development of a large-scale wind power project with a 1GW capacity. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, oversaw the signing of the...
  • Masdar ties up with RWE in US$14bn investment to develop wind projects in UK

    Dubai, UAE--Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, also known as Masdar, is part of a $14 billion 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...
  • ADNOC unveils inaugural green hydrogen refueling station

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - ADNOC announced on Friday it opened “H2GO”, the region’s first high-speed green hydrogen pilot refueling station, to test a fleet of zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles. The station will be operated by ADNOC Distribution, and is likely to create green hydrogen from water using an electrolyzer powered by...
  • Masdar and Emirates Steel Arkan partner to build green project to cut emissions

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has signed an agreement with Emirates Steel Arkan to develop a pioneering project utilising green hydrogen to reduce carbon emissions in the UAE's energy-intensive steel industry. Marking the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region, this innovative...
  • SPCC signs two solar power purchase pacts with 1500MW capacity

    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - In a step towards bolstering Saudi Arabia's renewable energy initiatives, the Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has announced the signing of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for two solar projects. These projects are part of Round 4 of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), which aligns with...
  • EWEC, Masdar sign purchase pact

    Power to be purchased generated from UAE's Wind Programme.
  • Masdar enters Tajikistan market with plans to explore 500MW clean energy projects

    Abu Dhabi, UAE - UAE’s clean energy powerhouse Masdar expands Central Asian presence with agreement to explore ground-mounted solar, onshore wind, floating solar and hydropower in land-locked and water-rich Tajikistan MW Energy, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar and W Solar Investment, has signed an...
  • Masdar and PLN NP to triple size of Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar plant

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--Masdar and PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP) have signed an agreement to develop Phase II of the successful Cirata floating photovoltaic (FPV) power plant in Indonesia by up to 500MW, in a major expansion to Southeast Asia’s largest FPV plant. The signing ceremony was witnessed by UAE Minister...
  • Israel makes progress on water-for-energy pact with Jordan and UAE

    Dubai, UAE - Israel's energy minister and the CEO of the UAE's renewable energy firm, Masdar, have met to advance a significant water-for-energy deal with Jordan, according to the Israeli energy ministry, as reported by a section of media.  The meeting was held in preparation for an anticipated signing ceremony...
  • Masdar, PLN NP sign expansion pact

    They will develop Phase II of Indonesia's Cirata project by up to 500MW
  • UAE and Indonesia pledge to enhance economic cooperation

    Jakarta, Indonesia-- The UAE and Indonesia have discussed mechanisms to expand regional cooperation and opportunities for trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. In this connection the two countries have reviewed a number of economic and investment issues of common interest in the fields of energy, mining, tourism, real...
  • Masdar, Africa50 sign MoU

    The aim is to speed up clean energy transition in Africa.
  • DEWA picks bidder for 1,800MW phase of Al Maktoum Solar Park

    Dubai, UAE -- In a step towards its clean energy ambitions, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) as the Preferred Bidder for the development and operation of the 1,800MW sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The...
  • In Asia expansion push, Masdar to develop 2GW clean energy in Malaysia

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Citaglobal Berhad have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for developing renewable energy projects across solar, battery energy storage system (BESS), wind and other renewable energy technologies. The MoU was signed in Malaysia by Abdulla Zayed, Masdar’s Head of Development and...
  • Masdar, Iberdrola to invest in US$1.77bn German wind farm

    The UAE's firm signed an agreement with Iberdrola to co-invest in the 476-megawatt Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. The Spanish company will have a majority stake of 51 percent in the investment, which will accelerate green-energy security in Europe. Iberdrola will control and manage the...
  • Masdar investing $1.26bn in British battery storage

    London, UK - Masdar, the UAE’s renewable energy company, has committed to invest £1 billion in British battery storage, following its acquisition of Arlington Energy in October 2022.  Masdar has partnered with Octopus Energy to license its technology platform, Kraken, to manage its battery portfolio at low cost and with...
  • Masdar to build up to 1GW wind power project in Kazakhstan

    Abu Dhabi, UAE -: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, also called, Masdar signed on Sunday an agreement 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. The Central Asian country is a...
  • DEWA receives the lowest bid of $1.62 cents per kWh for the 1,800MW solar park

    Dubai, UAE: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) on Thursday received two bids from ACWA Power and Masdar with the latter submitting the lowest bid of $1.62154 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) for the 1,800MW 6th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.  The arrangement will be...
  • UAE, Egypt sign US$10bn deal to build Africa’s biggest wind farm

    A consortium of companies, Masdar, Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities have signed an agreement with Egypt to build a 10-gigawatt (GW) capacity onshore wind farm in Egypt, costing more than US$10 billion. The 10 GW plant will save Egypt some $5bn in natural gas costs a year.
  • Sharjah’s Waste-to-Energy Project promotes renewable energy

    SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Waste-to-Energy Project, the first of its kind in the Middle East, has strengthened its efforts to divert waste from landfills and contribute to the production of clean energy. Since its launch one year ago, the plant has increased its waste diversion rate from 76 percent...
  • Masdar city to review benefits, challenges of EVs in three day summit

    ABU DHABI, UAE - Two of Masdar's spokespeople will address key issues, challenges, and opportunities in electric vehicle innovation during the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) 2023. It is a part of Masdar City’s efforts to foster the adoption of sustainable urban transportation. The three-day summit is scheduled to take...
  • Masdar to develop 2GW of clean energy projects in Uzbekistan

    Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has signed an agreement with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy (MoE) and the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade (MIIT) to develop over 2 gigawatts of solar and wind projects and 500 megawatt-hours of battery energy storage at multiple sites across...
  • Masdar on way to become one of world’s largest renewable energy firms

    ABU DHABI, UAE -  Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has announced that it has nearly doubled its clean energy capacity and CO2 displacement in just two years. Masdar said that it is on track to fulfill its ambition of becoming one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies by...
  • MENA region takes significant strides towards renewable energy, says Prince Albert II of Monaco

    The Monaco prince commends the Saudi Green Initiative, Middle East Green Initiative and the upcoming COP in Dubai as "remarkable projects and initiatives of the region".
  • Masdar, Airbus sign deal

    They will support growth of the sustainable aviation fuel market.
  • Masdar, IRENA ink pact on tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030

    ABU DHABI, UAE - Masdar has signed an agreement with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to cooperate on a major international knowledge project setting out the means to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030. During the UAE Climate Tech Forum in Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO...
  • Masdar expands US footprint with 50% stake in renewables project

    The Big Beau project, located in California, comprises a 128-megawatt solar plant and a 40 MW/160 MWh battery energy storage system.
  • Masdar achieves financial close on three solar projects in Uzbekistan

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) announced today it has achieved financial close on three solar photovoltaic (PV) projects it is developing in Uzbekistan. Construction will begin imminently on the plants, which will have a combined capacity of around 900 megawatts – the largest solar development programme in...
  • Masdar, Cote d’lvoire to develop 70MW solar power plant

    Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Masdar has signed an agreement with the Cote d'lvoire's energy ministry to explore the development of a 70-megawatt solar power plant. The agreements were signed under the umbrella of the Etihad 7 initiative, a UAE-led program that aims to raise public- and private-sector funds to invest...
  • Masdar to invest $1.2 billion in British battery strorage tech

    Dubai, UAE—UAE’s renewable energy company Masdar will invest 1 billion pounds ($1.20 billion) in British battery storage technology, Reuters said. "We are committed... to deploy a billion pounds across the United Kingdom to accelerate the battery storage solutions," Jameel Al Ramahi told the International Energy Week conference, according to the...
  • Masdar unveils 200MW Solar Park in Jordan

    Amman, 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. The inauguration...
  • Masdar to invest in Indonesia’s major geothermal player Pertamina

    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi-based clean energy company Masdar has entered the geothermal energy sector by making an investment in Indonesia's state energy firm Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), one of the world’s largest geothermal players. The investment marks Masdar’s entry into Indonesia, the world's second-largest geothermal market after...
  • Masdar-built solar plant in Azerbaijan to begin operations in 2023

    In June 2022, Masdar announced the signing of several agreements with the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan to develop clean and renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 4,000 MW, underscoring the commitment of the two countries to climate action.
  • Masdar to build 5-gigawatt renewable energy projects in Africa

    Abu Dhabi, UAE--Masdar has signed agreements with three Angola, Uganda and Zambia to develop renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of up to 5 gigawatts (GW). The agreements were signed under the umbrella of the Etihad 7 initiative, a UAE-led initiative that aims to raise public- and private-sector funds...
  • Four firms to partner for Co2 removal

    ADNOC, FNRC, Masdar and 44.01 to pilot a technology in Fujairah.
  • UAE provides ‘conducive environment for cooperation’ between fossil fuel providers and climate activists

    "The [energy] landscape in 2023 will have much of the same volatility we've seen in 2022. The difference is the Chinese economy is going to come back because of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, but at the same time Europe and the United States are going to be slowing down,”...
  • Masdar inks deal to produce 1GW of clean energy in Kyrgyzstan

    ABU DHABI, UAE - Masdar has announced the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyz Republic to develop a pipeline of renewable projects in the country. The projects, with a total capacity of up to 1 gigawatt (GW), start with a 200-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV)...
  • Uniper, UAE’s Masdar working on hydrogen project

    Upon the approval of the European Commission, the Berlin government this week completed a 34.5 billion euro ($36.55 billion) bailout for Uniper.
  • Masdar to develop 100 megawatt solar plant in Turkmenistan

    Abu Dhabi, UAE—Masdar will develop a 100 megawatt solar plant in Turkmenistan, the company's first such project in the country. In this regard, Masdar signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Turkmenenergo State Power Corporation of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan (Turkmenenergo). The JDA signing was witnessed by Serdar...
  • Masdar to partake in Saudi renewable energy market

    Masdar will also participate with partners in the upcoming Round 4 tender announced by the Saudi Power Procurement Co.
  • Masdar, REW sign collaboration pact

    The two firms will explore developing offshore wind projects.
  • Masdar, TANESCO JV to develop renewable energy projects in Tanzania

    As a first step, the two companies intend to develop solar photovoltaic (PV) and onshore wind projects with a capacity of about 600MW.