Solar News
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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
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Chinese LONGi to supply solar cells worth $500mln for Egypt in 2025
LONGi is targeting contracts to acquire solar cells with capacities between 2 and 2.5 gigawatts next year.
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JA Solar plans 2 GW solar cell, module factory in Egypt
Chinese manufacturer JA Solar has agreed to build a 2 GW solar cell and module factory in Egypt with support from UAE-based Global South Utilities.
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UAE plans gigawatt-scale solar, battery projects in Egypt
The agreements focus on strengthening strategic collaborations in vital areas such as industrial development and renewable energy production.
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Egypt reiterates 42 percent renewable energy target for 2030
As of July 2024, solar, wind, and hydropower make up 11.5 percent of Egypt's electricity generation.
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Egypt reaffirms 42% renewable energy goal for 2030
Last year, Egypt faced prolonged power outages as natural gas production was hit by financial constraints and declining local extraction.
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Egypt aims to increase renewables’ contribution to energy mix to 60 by 2040
The recently-approved strategy focuses on increasing reliance on renewable energy sources, and rationalizing the use of traditional energy.
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AMEA Power Completes Solar Module Installation in Egypt
The Abydos park is projected to generate approximately 1,500 GWh of electricity annually, enough to meet the power needs of over 256,000 homes.
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Egypt Cuts 2040 Renewable Energy Target to 40%
Egypt has revised its renewable energy target for 2040 down to 40% from a previous goal of 58%, shifting focus to natural gas.
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SCZone to produce solar panels at $1.8 mln
According to the statement, the factory is expected to operate within two months, providing 42 job opportunities.
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Egypt is qualified to be a global leader in renewable energy field
This came during his participation in the Hamburg Sustainability Conference in the German city of Hamburg.
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Renewable energy to supply 42% of energy mix in Egypt by 2040
Esmat noted that Egypt’s strategy focuses on efficiently managing its natural resources while reducing carbon emissions and promoting green energy.
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AMEA Power to develop largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Egypt
AMEA Power will invest an additional $800 million in two major renewable energy projects in Egypt.
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Oriental Weavers Invests In 2.5 MWp Solar Power Plant In Egypt
This solar initiative is set to reduce Oriental Weavers’ carbon emissions by 4,000 tons annually.
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Scatec signs PPA for 1 GW solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project in Egypt
Scatec will provide Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC), Asset Management (AM) and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for the project.
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Singapore’s EliTe Solar to build 8GW solar manufacturing hub in Egypt
The initiative follows discussions with Egypt’s Prime Minister and the chairman of the Suez Special Economic Zone.
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UAE to implement 1,000MW solar energy project in Egypt
These stations, with a combined capacity of around 1,000 megawatts, will be set up in Upper Egypt, notably in the Aswan Governorate.