Masdar Clean Energy

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Masdar Clean Energy division is a leading developer and operator of utility-scale, grid-tied projects; small-scale applications providing energy access to communities away from the electricity grid; and carbon abatement projects. Since 2006, Masdar has invested in renewable energy projects with a combined value of US$8.5 billion; Masdar's share of this investment is US$2.7 billion.

Masdar's renewable energy projects span the UAE, Jordan, Mauritania, Egypt, Morocco, the UK, Serbia and Spain. The electricity generating capacity of these projects, which are either fully developed or under development, is 2.7 gigawatts (GW) gross.

1 - Key UAE Projects

Completed:

  1. Shams 1, Abu Dhabi (100 MW CSP plant):

    In March 2013, Masdar inaugurated Shams 1, one of the world's largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants and the first of its kind in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. Masdar partnered with Total and Abengoa to deliver the 100-megawatt (MW) solar thermal project. In January 2016, Masdar purchased Abengoa's 20% stake in the asset, increasing its share to 80%.

  2. Masdar City, Abu Dhabi (10 MW PV Plant and the Masdar Institute Building Roof-Top Installation):