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Masdar Sets World Record With Launch Of Shams 1 Solar Power Plant
 
Masdar and partners announced on 17 March the start-up of the 100mw capacity Shams 1 solar plant, the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) installation. Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber, CEO of Abu Dhabi state renewables firm Masdar, said: “The inauguration of Shams 1 is a major breakthrough for renewable energy in the Middle East. Just like the rest of the world, the region is faced with...