Wind News
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Egypt targets 16.1 GW of renewables in 2029
Egypt aims to produce nearly 16.1 GW from solar and wind projects in 2029 as part of a drive to reduce reliance on conventional power generation.
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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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Prime Minister Explores Green Energy Collaboration with Acciona Energía
Acciona is a global leader in green energy production with a capacity of 15 GW and a presence in 52 countries.
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OPEC Fund supports 1.1-GW wind farm project in Egypt with $30mln
This marks Africa’s largest onshore wind power project, which is expected to empower more than 1mln homes and cut carbon emissions by 2.5mln tons.
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Engie will expand its 500 MW Red Sea wind project in Egypt to 650 MW
At the end of 2023, wind represented about 3% of Egypt’s installed capacity with 1.6 GW and 2.8% of its power generation with 6.7 TWh.
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Egypt Invests LE 7 Billion in Renewable Energy Transmission Projects
These projects will involve the construction of transformer stations to transfer energy generated by solar and wind power plants to transmission lines
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1 million homes powered by Egypt’s wind
A consortium led by Orascom Construction has begun operations at the Ras Ghareb wind farm, Egypt's largest wind energy project.
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PowerChina signs contract to build the 1.1 GW Suez wind project in Egypt
At the end of 2023, wind represented about 3% of Egypt’s installed capacity with 1.6 GW and 2.8% of its power generation with 6.7 TWh.
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Gov’t greenlights 252 MW wind power expansion at Gabal El Zeit
The 580 MW — at least for now — Gabal El Zeit wind farm has long been on the government’s privatization short list.
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ACWA Power secures $702M for 1.1GW Egyptian wind farm
The project's total investment cost is estimated at approximately 4.13 billion Saudi Riyals. The company maintains a 70% stake in this venture.
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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 secures $275 mln finance for wind power plant in Gulf of Suez
Egypt has secured $275 million in joint financing from 3 international financial institutions to support the development of a 1.1-gigawatt wind plant.
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7 key facts about the Abydos wind farm project
By investing in large-scale, sustainable infrastructure, the country is positioning itself as a regional hub for green energy.
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Egyptian cabinet approves ‘golden license’ for Abydos Renewable Energy project
The cabinet also approved Egypt's subscription to the callable capital increase of the African Development Bank (AfDB) by acquiring 554,700 shares.
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Egypt Accelerates Privatization Plans with Gebel El-Zeit Wind Power Plant Offering
Discussions emphasized the plant’s strategic importance and its role in enhancing returns for the state.
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Loan for Egypt wind farms passed by Opec Fund
The Suez Wind project is expected to be commercially operational by the end of 2026.
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Egypt wind farm receives US$170mn injection
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of up to US$170mn to support the 1.1GW Suez Wind Project in Egypt.
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Toyota Tsusho-led group to expand wind park in Egypt to 654 MW
Gulf of Suez Wind Farm II is owned by the Toyota Tsusho Group (40%), Engie SA (35%), and Orascom Construction Plc (25%).
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5 key facts about Egypt’s 5.2 GW new renewable energy project
Egypt signed agreements with Alcazar Energy and the Voltalia-Arabia alliance to develop 5.2 GW of renewable energy.
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Envision to supply giga-scale wind farm in Egypt
Chinese wind turbine maker has been fostering closer ties with Saudi developer ACWA and its home government.