Solar News
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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
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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.