The future is here, Masdar City plans to be the model for the world to follow by being the planet’s first carbon neutral, zero waste city, powered by 100% renewable energy. The capital city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, is committed to sustainable and renewable resources, despite the rest of the world’s dependence on petroleum, and UAE’s ample supply of it, they have decided to lead in another direction. Masdar City will support 1,500 cleantech companies, over 40,000 residents and 50,000 commuters, and will have thriving international retail and business sectors.

The combination of innovative technology, renewable resources, sustainable energy sources and zero automobiles will make Masdar City unlike any in the world. Masdar, which means ‘the source’ in Arabic, plans to be the source of global innovation, development and renewable energy research.

The late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan encouraged environmental conservation in UAE. That spirit is being carried on and enhanced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh the Chairman of the Masdar Initiative and Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the CEO of Masdar, these men are committed to making Abu Dhabi the center of the world from which all future cities emanate.

Adding to Masdar’s superior level of achievement, this January, the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology announced that it has joined forces with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative, (MITEI), to reinforce continuing research and development of alternative and renewable energy ingenuity. The Masdar Institute will welcome its first students in fall of 2009.

The Masdar Initiative also awards the Zayed Future Energy Prize each year as a memorial to the late Sheikh Zayed, to honor innovators in the future of energy. Mr. Dipal Chandra Barua, Founding Managing Director of Grameen Shakti, was the winner in 2009; his visionary efforts brought renewable energy solutions to the rural population of Bangladesh. Mr. Barua, received US$1.5 million to continue his mission.

The future is now for Masdar, we can only stand back in awe and admire the city that is changing our future.

Source: masdarcity.ae

• The Masdar Initiative is positioning Abu Dhabi as a global leader and hub for the research and development of renewable energy and sustainable technology.
• Organization Type: Government Organization
• Website: http://www.masdarcity.ae/
• Founder(s):His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
• Founded: 2007
• Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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