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    Court of HH Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan sports solar panels in Abu Dhabi

    Posted on October 6, 2011 by gavril

    The Gulf, the world’s oil-well, is looking for greener ways to thrive too, and the Gulf International Trading Group recently completed a solar power installation for the Court of HH Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince … Continue reading3 →

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    Lunar Cubit – Solar power generating pyramids for Abu Dhabi

    Posted on January 31, 2011 by gavril

    The ancient Egyptians build their pyramids to store the bodies of their Pharaohs. Our generation though will be building pyramids that help power up homes! A bunch of artists put together their drawing pads and pencils and came up with … Continue reading3 →

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    First Solar powered ATM in Abu Dhabi by National Bank

    Posted on January 18, 2011 by gavril

    Nothing gets better than a machine that spouts out money, powered by renewable energy! Well, actually it’s your own money that this machine pops out, so don’t expect it to be a solar-powered pot of gold really. The technology used … Continue reading3 →

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    Shams 100MW concentrating solar power plant planned for Abu Dhabi

    Posted on June 10, 2010 by gavril

    Abu Dhabi is all set to exploit a major chunk of the sun’s energy. And how are they planning to do so? By building a colossal concentrating solar power plant! Christened with the Arabic term for the “sun”, the “Shams” … Continue reading3 →

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    Green Masdar Headquarters green in design, featured at the 2010 National Design Triennial

    Posted on May 17, 2010 by gavril

    Abu Dhabi’s green dream city, Masdar, is slowly, but sure, springing into existence. Designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, the Masdar Headquarters features on the 2010 National Design Triennial too! The Triennial, held from 14th May until 9th … Continue reading3 →

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    The eco-friendly and carbon neutral Masdar City in Abu Dhabi

    Posted on March 31, 2010 by gavril

    Abu Dhabi is sure keen on setting up its green eco-friendly city soon. The Masdar City (the same city to use electric taxis and robots) is designed to be a zero waste and zero carbon city. That probably means that … Continue reading3 →

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    The electric ‘sofa boat’ used at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show

    Posted on March 4, 2010 by gavril

    This is one sofa that won’t sink in water, allowing you to relax and even travel on it. Known as the ‘sofa boat’, this electric boat was the twinkle in the eyes of spectators at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show. … Continue reading3 →

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    The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2010 will be carbon free and eco-friendly

    Posted on February 9, 2010 by gavril

    The Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2010 Is determined to make an effort to help turn the boating industry a shade greener. The show will feature luxury super yachts and mega yachts and will be held between the 25 – 27 … Continue reading3 →

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    Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi to use solar energy

    Posted on August 17, 2009 by monali

    Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), the world’s largest crystalline silicon photovoltaic module manufacturer, announced its selection by Aldar Properties PJSC to supply over 1,120 solar panels for a 292 kW solar system for The Shams Tower, an iconic … Continue reading3 →

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    Abu Dhabi gets 10MW power plant generating clean electricity

    Posted on June 4, 2009 by anoop

    The chairman of Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority today inaugurated Masdar’s 10MW marking the integration of the largest solar photovoltaic plant in the Middle East. This state of the art plant will generate 10 mega watts of clean energy … Continue reading3 →

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