EBRD provides $252 million loan for 250 MW wind farm in Gulf of Suez
EBRD, IFC and OPIC providing US$ 252 million loan to a project company owned by Lekela Power BV Funds will finance 250MW wind farm in the Gulf of Suez Clean energy expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 550,000 tons per year The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is stepping up its support for […]
German ib vogt completes three PV solar plants at Benban complex
Ib Vogt begins commercial operation of three solar plants at Benban German solar project development company Ib Vogt has begun commercial operation of three solar power plants with a combined capacity of 166.5 MW at the Benban solar complex near Aswan, the company announced in a statement. The plants were awarded under the second round […]
GE, EETC sign agreement for Benban Solar Park Monitoring Center
The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and General Electric (GE) have signed an agreement to establish an EGP 89 million monitoring center for the Benban solar park, Al Mal reported. The agreement comes as part of the government’s strategy to develop the energy sector. Construction of the project is expected to take eight months. (Source: […]
Egypt signs cooperation MoU with the US Department of Energy
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Wealth and Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy signed on Thursday with the US Department of Energy a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of energy. The MoU was signed by Minister of Oil Tarek El-Molla, as a representative of both the Egyptian ministries, along with US […]
Q&A: Alessandra Astolfi, Brand Manager Green & Technology Division, IEG
Interview with Alessandra Astolfi, Group Brand Manager Green & Technology Division, Italian Exhibition Group (IEG). How might the event “Key Energy” be of benefit to the Egyptian Renewable Energy Industry? Key Energy is a business and training opportunity for the entire renewable energy sector: a marketplace at which to find ideas, set up contacts, increase commercial […]
Key Energy: New Developments for the Renewable Energy International Expo
An extremely comprehensive offer for the Italian Exhibition Group appointment. at Rimini Expo Centre, with Key Solar, Key Storage, Key Wind, Key Efficiency and Sustainable City. The debut of DPE- Distributed Power Europe. From 5th to 8th November, simultaneously with Ecomondo. From renewable sources to storage systems, efficient energy management to digital technology and the […]
Ecomondo will be back at Rimini Expo Center from November 5th-8th
Ecomondo, The Great Platform of the International Green Economy, will be at Rimini Expo Center from November 5th to 8th. The Italian Exhibition Group’s expo is a reference point in the Euro Mediterranean area for enterprises and institutions in the transition toward the only economy offering prospects of development. With a new edition, under the […]
China’s Silk Road Fund acquires 49% stake in ACWA Power’s renewables unit
China’s Silk Road Fund buys into Egypt renewable energy scene through acquisition of large Acwa Power stake: China’s state-owned Silk Road Fund has acquired a 49% stake in Saudi utility developer Acwa Power’s renewable energy unit, Arabian Business reports. No details of the investment have been released. The renewable energy platform, Acwa Power RenewCo, will own Acwa Power’s solar power and […]
Scatec Solar starts commercial operation for third 65 MW power plant in Egypt
Scatec Solar and partners have grid connected and reached commercial operation for another 65 MW of the 400 MW Benban project in Egypt. Scatec Solar now has 195 MW in operation in Egypt and expects to have completed the project during second half of 2019. The Benban solar power plant is Scatec Solar’s largest project […]
Scatec Solar connects first part of 400 MW solar plant in Egypt to grid
First part of Scatec Solar’s 400 MW solar power plant in Egypt in commercial operation. Scatec Solar and partners have grid connected and reached commercial operation for 65 MW of their 400 MW Benban project in Egypt. The Benban solar power plant is Scatec Solar’s largest project under construction, and the Company is the largest […]
