Renewable Energy

Egypt, Nigeria discuss boosting coop. in energy, electricity

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 - 03:52 GMT

Egypt's Ambassador in Abuja Mohamed Fouad has discussed in a meeting with Nigerian Energy Minister Adebayo Adelabu, ways of fostering the existing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of energy and electricity.

Saxony-Egypt University For Applied Science and Technology to be inaugurated in April 2025

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 - 12:23 GMT

Ambassador to Berlin Mohamed al-Badr met earlier this week Prime Minister of Germany's Saxony State Michael Kretschmer.

Planning and Energy Ministers hold talks on FY2025/2026 investment strategy

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 - 11:10 GMT

A major focus of the discussion was the vital role that electricity and renewable energy play in bolstering Egypt’s economic growth while promoting long-term sustainability across the nation.

Egyptian FM discusses Greece electricity linkage with Belgian firm

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 - 06:24 GMT

Minister of Immigration and foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty began his visit to Brussels Sunday with a meeting with the general manager of the electricity linkage sector at Jan De Nul.

Egypt, Sweden’s Sunshine Pro partner to build 1 GW solar panel plant

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 - 10:40 GMT

The project includes the creation of the Arab-Swedish Energy Factory (ASEF), an automated solar panel production facility with a capacity of 1 GW annually

Egypt secures $275M for Africa’s largest wind power project

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 - 10:00 GMT

The project, implemented by Suez Wind, is a private consortium jointly owned by ACWA Power and HAU Energy, with investments from EBRD, Hassan Allam Utilities, and Meridiam Africa Investments.

Egypt prioritizes power grid modernization, renewable energy expansion: Electricity Minister

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 - 04:43 GMT

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, emphasized that providing high-quality, stable, and continuous electricity, along with supporting the development and modernization of the electricity transmission network, is a key priority for Egypt’s energy sector

Egypt to develop 10 GW of renewable energy projects by 2028 under NWFE

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - 09:04 GMT

The program aims to boost renewable energy production, reduce reliance on thermal power plants, and support Egypt’s National Climate Change Strategy 2050.

Egypt inaugurates Abydos 1 Kom Ombo Solar PV Park

Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - 01:00 GMT

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli inaugurated on Saturday Abydos 1 Solar PV Park project in Kom Ombo in Aswan governorate.

Egypt gets $40M loan from OPEC Fund for Gulf of Suez wind farm project

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 - 07:23 GMT

The $1.1 billion venture has already garnered significant financial support, including $200 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and $170 million from the African Development Bank (AfDB).

18,550 MW of Solar, Wind energy to be added to Egypt's electricity grid by 2030

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 - 12:01 GMT

The report indicates that new wind energy power plants are scheduled to be implemented, targeting their operation by 2030 with a capacity of 12,750 megawatts by the private sector.

Poland's Hynfra plans to establish green hydrogen plant in Egypt

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 - 10:43 GMT

Its capacity will be 100,000 tons per annum in the first phase that will be completed by 2030.

Egypt partners with UAE, China to launch 2GW solar energy factories

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 11:29 GMT

JA Solar will oversee the study phase, with investments projected at $138 million for the solar cell facility and $75 million for the solar panel factory, which will primarily serve local markets.

Egypt, UAE’s Masdar sign MoUs to set up 7.8GW solar energy projects

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 10:54 GMT

These agreements aim to establish a 5 GW floating solar power project on Lake Nasser and a 2.8 GW solar power project in Nagaa Hammadi, marking a significant step toward advancing clean energy infrastructure in both nations.

Egypt’s Electricity Ministry partners with TAQA Arabia, Voltalia for 3.2 GW renewable energy project in Suez

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 12:51 GMT

The agreement aims to study a groundbreaking 3.2 GW hybrid renewable energy project combining wind and solar power in the Suez Governorate to repower the Zafarana wind farm.

Egypt partners with Alcazar, Voltalia-Arabia for 5.2 GW renewable energy projects

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 12:18 GMT

These agreements bring together the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA), and Alcazar to initiate studies for a 2 GW wind power project.

Egypt's PM urges stronger global support for climate mitigation at COP29

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 03:14 GMT

Representing Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Madbouly participated in a roundtable on energy and climate change mitigation, emphasizing Egypt’s target of 42% renewable energy in its energy mix by 2030.

Egypt lowers renewable energy target to 40% for 2040

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 - 10:19 GMT

During the opening session of the Mediterranean Energy Conference 2024, Badawi stressed the importance of collaboration in the energy sector, calling for increased exploration and investment to tap into Egypt's vast natural gas reserves

Egyptian Electriticy Min., Greek Energy Minister talk power interconnection line

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 - 07:06 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mahmoud Esmat, received at the ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, the Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Theodoros Skylakakis, and his accompanying delegation.

Korea, Egypt explore expanded cooperation in electricity and renewable energy

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 - 01:54 GMT

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Egypt, Kim Yonghyon, met with H.E. Mahmoud Esmat, Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the electricity and renewable energy sectors.

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