Clean Energy

Egypt launches giant power station with Norwegian company in Nag Hammadi

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 02:16 GMT

This comes in light of the great success of the solar energy station in Benban in Aswan Governorate, which is one of the most important stations in the world.

SCZONE to establish green energy industrial complex

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 - 01:32 GMT

Prior to the framework agreement, exhaustive technical and financial feasibility studies will be conducted to ensure the viability and success of the complex.

Egypt exerts efforts to become hub for clean energy - Electricity

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 - 04:39 GMT

The electricity sector is paying a greater attention to power linkage projects, Shaker added during talks with Slovenian Ambassador to Egypt Mateja Prevolsek on Monday.

Gas export agreement with Israel, EU weighs Egypt towards transition to clean energy: Spokesperson

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 07:36 GMT

The spokesperson added that Egypt has all the facilities that enable it to receive Israeli gas and then liquefy it before exporting it to Europe, pointing out that the memorandum of understanding confirms that there is interest from the European Union to increase cooperation with Egypt in the field of energy.

EU's need for supply diversification another building block in Egypt's 'energy hub'

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - 05:57 GMT

The Russian-Ukrainian conflict has brought Egypt and the European Union even closer together, as its Commissioner Ursula Von Der Leyen described the North African country as a “trustworthy partner” in its Wednesday visit to Cairo and thus would be one of the EU’s energy suppliers.

Partnership with CNN spotlights Egypt’s SDG Story of progress on Renewable Energy

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 - 01:13 GMT

Th campaign highlights the country’s international partnerships for sustainable development. It illustrates Egypt’s collaboration with bilateral and multilateral development partners and international financial institutions that fosters multilateralism to push an inclusive, digital and green economy.

Efforts underway to use clean energy in Sharm el Sheikh Airport - minister

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 - 02:15 GMT

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is going green as it will be operated by solar energy within the framework of the State’s efforts to protect the environment and reduce carbon footprint, affirmed Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Manar.

Electricity ministry spokesman: Egypt taking key steps towards clean energy

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 - 02:49 GMT

He said there is an international interest in investing in Egypt, especially in the energy domain.

PM affirms Egypt's keenness to cooperate with int'l partner in clean energy

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 - 07:27 GMT

During a meeting with Chairman of Australia's Fortescue Group Andrew Forrest in the presence of Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker, Madbouli said Egypt launched a strategy to increase the generation, use and export of clean energy, especially green hydrogen.

Petroleum min. reviews Egypt's vision on transformation to clean, green energy

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 - 05:40 GMT

Molla pointed out to the success of the investments of the US companies in the Egyptian market, adding that this market witnesses clear development and opens special investment opportunities.

Sisi urges speedy completion of new mass transportation system nationwide

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 - 11:13 GMT

The transportation system also contributes to improving life, economic and environmental conditions and also comes in line with the huge development process Egypt is currently witnessing, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said in a statement.

Sisi 'president most keen on confronting climate change' in the world: vice president of Regional Center for Space Science

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 - 10:02 GMT

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is “the most president who pays attention confronting climate change,” said Alaa al-Nahry, vice president of the Regional Center for Space Science and Technology Education, an affiliate of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).

Find out developments in Egypt's solar energy in 2 years

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 - 01:18 GMT

Egypt has embarked on mega solar energy production projects as part of its vision for 2030. We list some figures about the field in the past few years.

Egypt’s president orders enhancing reliance on clean energy, fostering industry localization efforts

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 - 12:28 GMT

Sisi highlighted the need to raise industry localization to develop the industrial sector in Egypt, provide more job opportunities and increase the domestic product, the Presidency said in a statement.

Egypt-PV: Overcoming All Barriers

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 - 10:31 GMT

National project manager of Egypt PV, the pioneer Small Scale Photovoltaic Systems project, speaks about how the project encourages investments in solar energy and works on raising public awareness, as well as the latest national developments.

Green Finance & the African Continent

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 - 10:58 GMT

Over the past few years, Egypt has made great strides in securing investments for its renewable energy sector. African Development Bank Country Manager Malinne Blomberg shares how Africa can take a page out of Egypt’s book to make its rich energy resource

A Renew-energetic Beginning

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 - 11:14 GMT

As Egypt chairs the African Union in 2019, AU Commissioner Dr. Amani Abou Zeid shares her action plan for unlocking untapped potential in the Dark Continent.

Manjung power plant: A safe way to generate energy from coal

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 - 03:55 GMT

Energy giant General Electric (GE) managed to find a safe way to generate power from coal in Malaysia's Manjung coal-fired power plant

Sen. Bernie Sanders praises Egypt’s Benban Solar Project

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 - 12:00 GMT

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont praised Egypt’s commitment to the environment by building the largest solar farm in the world

Benban Solar Project biggest in the world: Min.

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 - 10:01 GMT

Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker announced on Tuesday that the ongoing Benban Solar Project will be the biggest in the world.

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