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Siemens Hydrogen

Egypt, Siemens agree to start studies for green hydrogen production project

Posted: January 17, 2021 at 1:41 pm   /   Renewables

Siemens will work on a pilot project to produce green hydrogen in Egypt after signing a MoU with the Electricity Ministry on Thursday, according to a press release. Egypt is currently exploring green hydrogen as an alternative energy source, and will be integrated into the government’s 2035 energy strategy, according to the statement. Siemens has […]

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lekela

Lekela: 250MW West Bakr Wind Farm celebrates installation of first turbine

Posted: December 23, 2020 at 8:58 pm   /   Renewables

Lekela, the renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, today announced the successful installation of the first turbine at its 250MW West Bakr wind project in Egypt. The installation marks an important step for the project, which began construction in February. In total, 96 turbines will be installed by Siemens Gamesa, with […]

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NREA to sign €36m contract with Belectric for 50MW Zaafarana solar plant

Posted: December 15, 2020 at 3:31 pm   /   Renewables

Government entities are pushing ahead with solar stations in Zaafarana, Aswan: The New and Renewable Energy Authority will sign within days a EUR 36 million contract with Germany’s Belectric to establish a 50 MW solar power plant in Zaafarana, sources told the local press. Separately, the Electricity Ministry signed a contract with Emirati energy firm […]

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Solar

EBRD, TAQA Arabia promote private-to-private renewable energy in Egypt

Posted: December 13, 2020 at 10:08 am   /   Renewables

EBRD loan to TAQA PV for Solar Energy, renewable energy arm of TAQA Arabia First tranche of loan to finance construction of 6 MWp solar photovoltaic power plant to supply dairy producer Dina Farms One of Egypt’s first private-to-private renewable energy projects The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is promoting the expansion of […]

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Egypt’s Government investment portfolio to go 100% green by 2023

Posted: December 5, 2020 at 8:56 pm   /   Renewables

Egypt is doubling down on its plans to go green, with a strategy to exclusively back green projects by 2023, said Planning Minister Hala El Said at the Egypt Economic Summit yesterday, according to a ministry statement. The minister had said that Egypt would invest EGP 36.7 bn in green projects in FY2020-2021, accounting for […]

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africa-renewables

Rystad: Egypt on track to become Africa’s ‘green powerhouse’ by 2025

Posted: November 28, 2020 at 2:08 pm   /   Renewables

Africa’s renewable energy capacity is set for consecutive years of growth, exceeding 50 GW in 2025 Africa’s installed capacity of renewable energy, which stood at 12.6 gigawatt (GW) in 2019, is set for consecutive years of growth, a Rystad Energy analysis shows. The continent’s capacity is forecast to reach 16.8 GW in 2020, add another […]

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Siemens Energy, Linde partner on decarbonization in petchem sector 

Posted: November 22, 2020 at 1:05 pm   /   Oil & Gas

Siemens Energy partners with Linde Engineering to accelerate decarbonization efforts in the petrochemical sector  Decarbonization requires partnership; Linde Engineering and Siemens Energy will explore how renewable technologies and energy storage can be leveraged to support customers’ decarbonization initiatives. The downstream oil and gas industry is under intense pressure to improve efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) […]

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Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Gamesa: Egypt – Wind brings clean energy, growth and hope

Posted: November 22, 2020 at 12:53 pm   /   Renewables

To understand sustainable development, you need to look no further than Siemens Gamesa’s recent wind energy projects at Ras Ghareb, Egypt. From supporting health and education at the Ras Ghareb wind energy project, to providing employment and protecting biodiversity at the West Bakr wind farm, these projects are not just about providing clean electricity. Soaring […]

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Ecomondo Key Energy Digital

IEG’s Ecomondo & Key Energy: The Digital Edition Closes

Posted: November 17, 2020 at 1:54 pm   /   Renewables

ECOMONDO AND KEY ENERGY, IEG: THE DIGITAL EDITION CLOSES, THE GREEN COMMUNITY WILL MEET AGAIN AT THE (ITALY) EXPO CENTRE IN NOVEMBER 2021 Over 5,000 business opportunities generated in the two weeks’ activity on the Italian Exhibition Group’s digital platform. 73,000 views of the profiles of the 400 companies actively using the digital space With […]

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Solar

Six int’l companies bid for Kom Ombo solar plant consulting tender

Posted: November 8, 2020 at 12:57 pm   /   Renewables

Six international companies have submitted bids in the tender to consult on the construction of a EGP 1.4 billion, 50 MW solar power station in Kom Ombo, according to Al Mal, citing unnamed Electricity Ministry sources. Among the six are Belgium’s Tractebel, Malaysia’s Global Oriental, and Germany’s ILF Consulting Engineers, the sources added without specifying […]

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