masdar city overview - project development overview - toronto
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The vision of Masdar City (the world’s first zero-carbon city to be created before 2020) was shared by the Masdar City team at a September 16, 2009, business-to-business seminar held at MaRS. The seminar attracted nearly 70 cleantech suppliers, green technology leaders, government policy makers and sector funders. This presentation is an overview of the Masdar City project for this seminar.TRANSCRIPT
Project Development Overview
Masdar City
© January 09 © September 2009
Agenda
Masdar Initiative
Masdar City Design and Build Overview
Masdar’s Business Model
Life in Masdar City
Masdar’s Mission is clear
Mission
To turn Abu Dhabi into an international hub for renewable energy
Foster the development of a knowledge-based economy in Abu Dhabi
Support the development, commercialization and adoption of sustainable technology around the globe
Masdar Units The world’s first carbon-neutral, zero-waste city
Invest in production assets and develop Masdar’s High-Tech solar cluster
Masdar City
Industries
Masdar Institute
Utilities & Asset
Management Carbon
Management Develop a portfolio of CDM projects and a CCS network in Abu Dhabi
Portfolio of renewable energy operating assets and strategic investments
Graduate-level institution focused on advanced energy and sustainable technology
Industries Unit
Develop a 4 sq. km solar cluster in Abu Dhabi
‘Kick-start’ local renewable sector Apply scale and leverage on Abu
Dhabi's location and infrastructure • to compete globally • diversification of Abu Dhabi
Production of thin film PV modules US$ 600 million for 1st phase of
development 210 MW production facilities in
Germany and Abu Dhabi German facility is fully operational Abu Dhabi facility going live 2010
The Mandate – Solar Manufacturing Cluster
Masdar PV – Germany & Abu Dhabi
Carbon Management Unit Carbon Monetization (CDM Projects)
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Drive the progress of a low carbon economy 10MW PV Plant is UN registered 100MW CSP Plant is UN registered 8 other projects in the UN registration
pipeline, 9 others under development Working on projects in the UAE, Bahrain,
Nigeria and Uzbekistan
Reducing Abu Dhabi’s carbon emissions
National CCS network (300km) CO2 capture from industrial emission
sources Injection into mature oil reservoirs for
enhanced oil recovery EOR
Utilities & Asset Management Unit
Current Projects WinWinD – €120m direct investment , wind
turbine manufacturer Torresol – JV with Sener, CSP London Array Joint Venture with E.ON &
Dong to build the world’s largest wind farm 100MW CSP plant in Abu Dhabi – Shams 1 500MW Hydrogen-fired power plant 25MW Sir Bani Yas Island wind farm Seychelles wind farm project – to provide
25% Mahe Island energy needs
Masdar Clean Tech Fund I-$250m
By Stage
Early Stage ($1-3m)
25%
Late Stage (~$20m)
30%
Growth Stage ($5 – 12m)
45%
By Sector
Fund Investments
30% Solar 35%
Other 15% Water
20%
$190 million in direct investments in clean tech companies
$60 million is invested in leading funds focusing on cutting-edge clean
technology
Coming Soon….Masdar Clean Tech Fund II
Masdar Clean Tech Fund
Masdar Institute
Offers Masters and PhD programs in science and engineering disciplines, focused on alternative energy and sustainable development
Courses have commenced: 98 students from 22 countries
Located in Masdar City Full financial aid package for all students www.masdar.ac.ae
Graduate Level Institute In partnership with:
World Future Energy Summit
Over 18,000 attendees from the renewable energy industry in 2009
Zayed Future Energy Prize Honoring those who have made the
greatest contribution to renewable energy and sustainable living.
2009 Winner: Mr. Dipal Chandra Barua - Grameen Shakti, Bangladesh 2009 Finalist: Dr. Martin Green – Photovoltaic (PV) Research, Australia
Home of IRENA The International Renewable Energy
Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization focusing on renewable energies
The overarching goal of IRENA is a rapid transition towards the widespread and sustainable use of renewable energy worldwide
The IRENA HQ will be located in Masdar City in the Masdar HQ building
Contributing to the entire life cycle
• Masdar Institute
• Masdar Clean Tech Fund • Direct Investments
• Masdar investments • Manufacturing • Deployment
Agenda
Masdar Initiative
Masdar City Design and Build Overview
Masdar’s Business Model
Life in Masdar City
What is Masdar City?
A Sustainable City providing the highest quality
of life with the lowest environmental footprint. Cleantech Cluster 100 % Renewable Energy Zero Waste Carbon Neutral Fossil Fuel Free Zone
United Arab Emirates • The United Arab Emirates is strategically
located at the crossroads between the east and west
• A gateway to the Middle East and North Africa, the Indian Sub-continent and Europe
UAE Fast Facts Population (2009): 4,800,000
Surface Area: 83,600 km²
GDP per capita (2008): $40,000 USD
Exports (2008) $210,500 USD (millions)
Imports (2008): $145,800 USD (millions)
Major Trading Partners (2008, % of Imports)
China (13.5%) India (9.8%) USA (9.2%)
Source: United Nations
The UAE provides access to the World...
... And links developed to emerging countries
East West
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Map: ameinfo
• Political and Resource capital of the UAE
• Abu Dhabi generates 60% of the UAE’s GDP and is home to 40% of the population
• Masdar is taking the lead with the Abu Dhabi’s 7% Renewable Energy target by 2020
Abu Dhabi Fast Facts Population: 930,000
GDP per capita: $64,300 USD
Annual Tourists: 1,800,000
Residential Units: 180,000 (approx.)
Office Space : 1,400,000 m²
Industrial Space: 4,000,000 m² Source: Plan Abu Dhabi 2030, EIU
Masdar City Location
Masdar City Aerial View
Total population of 90,000
40,000 residents
50,000 business commuters
Traditional Arabic City Design
Narrow streets
Natural shading
High Density/Low
Rise Living
Public spaces
Mixed Use
Walkable
Fez
Passive Design reduces Demand
Northeast/Southwest Orientation
Natural Wind Towers
Roof – Day Shading
Masdar City Layering
PV roof
Building plots
Raised street level
PRT Primary infrastructure
Abu Dhabi metro
Wind Tower
Mobility Grid
Car Parks
PRT
Car Park ( outside)
LRT
Car Parks
PRT
Car Park ( outside)
LRT
Integrated Mobility
Walking, electric vehicles, cycling, PRT and LRT are the modes of transportation within Masdar City
PRT Fast Facts PRT Vehicles: 3,000
PRT Stations: 85-100
FRT Vehicles 810
PRT Trips per day: 135,000
Max. Walking Distance to PRT Station:
150m
LRT Trips per hour: 5,000 people
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT)
Interior view of the PRT
10MW Photovoltaic Plant
5MW thin-film
5MW monocrystalline
Registered under the UN’s CDM programme In partnership with:
Masdar City is Under Construction
Masdar Institute - Phase 1a 45,000 sq.m August 2009
Masdar City is Under Construction
Masdar Institute - Phase 1a 45,000 sq.m August 2009
Agenda
Masdar Initiative
Masdar City Design and Build Overview
Masdar’s Business Model
Life in Masdar City
Masdar’s Business Model
Cleantech Cluster
Green Living
Association with Masdar
Access to Markets
R&D and Business
Incubation
Positive Business
Environment
Cleantech Cluster
Knowledge
Capital
Markets
Talent
Availability of capital sources to grow businesses (e.g. Masdar Clean Tech Fund)
Access to a community of venture capital firms specializing in funding and incubating Cleantech
Access to extended supply chains through cluster of Cleantech companies in Masdar
Benefit from the ‘One-Stop-Shop’ approach for Cleantech companies
The expertise of the Masdar Institute’s faculty and graduates
A pool of skilled labour with expertise in Cleantech that will be attracted to Masdar City
Involvement with leading research and industry best practice
Continuous formal and informal information sharing across the city
Green Living
Traditional Arabic design with community spaces and green areas
Highly developed mobility solutions – only 150m from the nearest link
Adoption of the “One Planet Living” principles developed by BioRegional and WWF
Residents Fulfill corporate sustainability responsibilities
Masdar City is powered by 100% renewable energy sources and committed to zero net waste output
The city will contain the latest in green infrastructure (eg. Computing facilities)
Corporate Tenants
Developed by:
Association with Masdar
Access to Markets
Masdar City
• Potential for long-term deals and partnerships
UAE • Participation in
the dynamic UAE economy
GCC • Access to the
growing markets in the GCC region
Asia
• Gateway to the expanding markets in India and China
R&D and Business Incubation
Research & Development
Access to the Masdar Institute
Access to skilled labour from the
Cleantech cluster
Availability of leading-edge
research facilities
Business Incubation
Access to sources of
capital from the VC community
Support from IP rights and legal
advice
Ideal environment to
pilot new technologies and
test ideas
Business & Regulatory Environment
Free Zone Status
0% taxes for companies and
individuals
0% import tariffs into the Free Zone
100% foreign ownership
No restrictions on capital movement
Trade without a local sponsor
Hire expatriate staff
Access to students from the Masdar
Institute
Agenda
Masdar Initiative
Masdar City Design and Build Overview
Masdar’s Business Model
Life in Masdar City
Masdar HQ - Exterior
Masdar HQ - Interior
Masdar City Centre - Day
Masdar City Centre - Night
Public Space - Green Fingers
Masdar City - Streetscapes
Masdar City – Terrace
Looking for Partners…..
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is
progress, and working together is success”….Henry Ford
Thank you!
Masdar – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
P.O. Box 54115 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ryan Scott Tompkins Associate, Business Development Property Development Unit T: +971 2 653 1028 [email protected]