Solar News
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Egypt pens $200mln deal with China’s Sunrev Solar to build solar energy complex in Sokhna
The project is among the largest industrial investments in renewable energy components within the zone.
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Egypt signs financial closure deal with Norway's Scatec for 1 GW solar plant
The government also signed a power purchase agreement for a 900 megawatt wind project that is being developed in the Gulf of Suez with Scatec.
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Cairo Solar aims to build two renewable energy plants in Dabaa
The two facilities are expected to have a capacity of 1.000 kilowatts each.
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EBRD provides $30 mln for Scatec’s Obelisk solar power project in Egypt
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed $30 million in equity bridge financing to Egypt’s Obelisk Solar Power.
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EBRD backs Egypt’s first solar and battery storage project
EBRD project falls under Egypt’s Nexus on Water, Food and Energy programme and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 1.3 million tonnes per year.
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Scatec breaks ground on 1.1 GW solar, battery project in Egypt
This progress follows the signing of USD 120 million (EUR 105.8m) in equity bridge loans, which will support construction of the project.
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China’s Xinyi Glass Invests $700M in SCZone for Solar Panel Glass Manufacturing
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has voiced strong support for the project, emphasizing the need for swift execution.
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Scatec signs PPA for 1.1GW/200MWh Egypt solar-plus-storage
Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec has moved forward on two PV projects, in Egypt and Botswana.
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KarmSolar, Daltex partner to triple energy capacity of Farafra Solar Grid
The grid’s scalability has made it a vital solution for Daltex, which oversees 40% of Farafra’s agricultural landscape.
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Major solar, wind energy projects go operational in Egypt
Prince Abdulaziz highlighted the going operational of five Saudi projects in the fields of renewable energy in Egypt, spanning solar and wind energy.
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Why renewable energy is Egypt’s next big opportunity
The country is on the cusp of harnessing its renewable energy potential to meet domestic demand, and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
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Egypt targets 16GW renewable energy in 2029
Most of the increase in the next few years will come from solar power projects, which will add around 5,800 MW, the source said.
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JA Solar and CEEC secure 1.25GW module deal for PV storage in Egypt
JA Solar will be the exclusive supplier of high-efficiency n-type photovoltaic modules for the project.
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Egypt opens 500 MW Solar Plant
Egypt just inaugurated another big solar facility, with a nameplate capacity of 500 megawatts (0.5 gigawatts).
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UAE’s Kazar to Invest $2.5 Billion in Egypt’s 3.1GW Hybrid Renewable Power Plant
Kazar aims to finalize feasibility studies and financial arrangements by late 2025, with on-site construction commencing in early 2026.
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Egypt, Sweden’s Sunshine Pro partner to build 1 GW solar panel plant
This initiative is designed to bolster local manufacturing capabilities, reduce imports, attract foreign investments, and expand the private sector.
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Amea Power commissions 500 MW solar plant in Egypt
Amea Power has held an inauguration ceremony for a 500 MW solar installation in southern Egypt.
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What we know about Abydos 1 solar power plant
The Abydos 1 Solar Power Plant, inaugurated on Saturday by Prime Minister Mostafa in Aswan, is one of Africa's largest solar power plants.
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Egypt Boosts Power Grid With $500 Million Solar Plant
The Abydos Solar PV Plant, developed by the Dubai-based energy firm AMEA Power, boasts a capacity of 500 megawatts and was completed in 18 months.
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TAQA Arabia, Somabay opens Egypt's largest solar-powered desalination plant
The first phase of the joint plant has a daily capacity of 3,650 cubic meters, providing a sustainable supply of safe water to meet the resort's needs