EDF becomes strategic shareholder in KarmSolar, Egypt’s solar power developer and supplier
EDF Renewables becomes a strategic shareholder of KarmSolar, a developer and supplier of solar power in Egypt. EDF Renewables, the renewable energy subsidiary of EDF Group and KarmSolar, a developer and supplier of solar power in Egypt, are entering into a strategic partnership in the development of distributed solar in Egypt. As part of this partnership, […]
French EDF Renewables reportedly to invest $25 million in KarmSolar
EDF to invest USD 25 million in KarmSolar this year: French energy company EDF Renewables is reportedly in advanced talks to invest as much as USD 25 million in KarmSolar before the end of the year, sources familiar with the matter told the press. An agreement is expected to be officially announced “in days,” the […]
New EBRD video introduces Benban, the world’s largest solar project
The $4 billion Benban solar power park is complete. Built over the course of more than two years, all the plots at Africa’s largest solar park are now operational, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said yesterday. The EBRD, the project’s largest financial backers, produced a video showing the “modern-day miracle” from space, […]
Egypt to build five Concentrated Solar Power plants with $1.2bn investment
Egypt has announced plans to construct a series of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. The Ministry of Military Production in collaboration with local company, Smart Engineering Solutions (SES) will collaborate to construct the plants. With an investment of about US $1.2bn, the partnership also plans to be manufacturing components of these systems locally. According to […]
KarmSolar signs EGP 230 million loan agreement with Banque Misr
KarmSolar has signed a EGP 230 mn loan agreement with Banque Misr to build 24 MW solar power plants, CEO Ahmed Zahran told the local press. Zahran did not say how many plants the company will establish with the money. KarmSolar is also in talks with five local and international banks for a EGP 1 […]
Lightsource BP eyes projects worth $8 billion amid expansion plans
BP’s solar energy arm eyes $8 billion worth of projects amid expansion plans. Lightsource BP, in which the major took a 43 per cent stake in 2017 eyes possible expansion in China and Australia – Lightsource BP chief executive Nick Boyle said he was targetting 10GW capacity build-up by 2023. Lightsource, the solar arm of […]
Revolta to set up Egypt’s first EV manufacturing, maintenance facility
Revolta ties up with Ukrainian firm Eco Factory for Egypt’s new green project. Revolta Egypt, a developer of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and related projects, is planning to launch the first EV manufacturing factory and maintenance centre in the country. Revolta has tied up with Ukrainian firm Eco Factory to set up the factory […]
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 […]
Alcazar AEES1 Solar PV project first of thirty to commence operation in Benban Solar Park Egypt
World’s Largest Solar Park’s First Round 2 PV Project Achieves Completion. Alcazar Energy’s 64 MW Solar PV plant (AEES1) is the first of thirty projects in the Benban Solar Park to complete construction and enter commercial operation. Benban will be the largest solar power installation in the world with up to 1.5 GW capacity located […]
