His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed supported and guided the launch of Masdar, which embodies the UAE interest in clean energy.
The UAE shows continuous commitment to preserving the environment and establishing projects that rely entirely on renewable energy sources.
By 2006 Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) a subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company in the UAE has launched Masdar city.
The city is designed to minimize its carbon footprint and energy consumption.
By incorporating sustainable design principles, such as passive cooling techniques, natural day-lighting, and renewable energy sources.
Its pedestrian-friendly network of shaded walkways and electric vehicle transportation system also make it unique.
Despite facing several challenges at the beginning, Masdar City has evolved into a hub for innovation in the UAE.
- In 2018, Masdar City announced plans to expand its renewable energy capacity by developing a 50-megawatt wind farm in Oman.
- In 2019, the city launched a new project to build the largest solar power plant in the country, with a capacity of 1.3 gigawatts.
- In 2020, there are plans to launch the first green hydrogen plant in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Recently, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar announced that it has nearly doubled its clean energy capacity and CO2 displacement in the space of two years.
Also it is on track to become one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies by 2030.
Overall, Masdar City has made significant progress in its efforts to become a sustainable, zero-carbon community.
Masdar city does also serve as a model for sustainable urban development and continues to inspire innovation and progress in the field of sustainability.
