The US DoE and Masdar are going to work together on research, developmeng and promotion of clean energy solutions in the future. The memorandum of understanding between the two parties will serve as the backbone for the establishment of a collaboration framework in three key areas: carbon capture and sequestration, water and bio-fuels, as well as building technology.

The United Arab Emirates are one of the biggest oil producers in the world at the moment, but the country's strong ties to the United States, and the global changes in energy production and usage, have made UAE a significant collaborator in sustainable and clean energy development. Masdar, the country's multifaceted renewable energy initiative, is involved in numerous RE developments, of which the most prominent are Masdar City, to be the world first self-sustainable city, and the London Array (large offshore wind farm in the Thames Estuary) in which Masdar holds a stake, alondside E.ON and DONG Energy.

[source: US DoE]