Egypt and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a contract on Thursday to set up a 200-megawatt wind farm in Gabal el-Zeit area in the Gulf of Suez at a total cost of EGP 1938.9 million. The project will be finalized in 35 months and funded by a soft loan granted by JICA, said … Continue reading Wind power in Egypt: new wind farm has 100 wind turbines
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Egypt to produce 20% of its energy from solar energy and wind power by 2020
An inclusive plan for energy subsidy reform is to be implemented within five years and includes protecting the poor, said Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi at the World Future Energy Summit (WEFS) in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The president travelled to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for a two-day trip to attend the summit and meet … Continue reading Egypt to produce 20% of its energy from solar energy and wind power by 2020
Continue reading177 international companies have applied for solar energy and wind power projects in Egypt
Around 177 international consortiums of companies have applied for solar power and wind energy projects in Egypt, chairman of New and Renewable Energy Authority ( NREA ) Mohamed EL Sobki said on Thursday. According to EL Sobki, out of 177, around 67 companies have been elected to take part in solar and wind energy projects … Continue reading 177 international companies have applied for solar energy and wind power projects in Egypt
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Egypt to build 120 MW wind farm
Italcementi signed an MOU with the Egyptian government to build a wind farm on the Red Sea, part of the country’s effort to mitigate its power shortages through renewable energy. The company will build a wind power facility to generate 120 megawatts of electricity with an investment of $200 million, Omar Mehanna, chairman of … Continue reading Egypt to build 120 MW wind farm
Continue readingEgypt aims to produce 20% of power from solar energy and wind power by 2020
In an attempt to escape the energy crisis triggered by frequent power cuts, lack of fuel and the deterioration of national networks and power stations, the Egyptian government has signaled its intent to expand the use of new and renewable energy, notably solar energy. Despite the enormous potential, it’s still a daunting prospect because of … Continue reading Egypt aims to produce 20% of power from solar energy and wind power by 2020
Continue readingEl Sewedy to complete Gebel El-Zeit Wind Farm within 3 years
Egypt’s El Sewedy Electric plans to finalise Gebel El Zeit project to build a network of 600-megawatt wind power farms within 3 years, vice president Wael Hamdy said. In a statement to Amwal Al Ghad, Hamdy revealed that the total cost of Gebel El Zeit project is exceeding US$ one billion. El Sewedy Electric … Continue reading El Sewedy to complete Gebel El-Zeit Wind Farm within 3 years
Continue readingEgypt sets new feed-in tariffs for wind energy and solar power
The government hopes for new and renewable energy to account for 20% Egypt’s total energy mix by 2020. The Ministry of Electricity announced Saturday pricing for electricity generated by new and renewable energy sources for households and private sector companies. Minister of Electricity Mohamed Shaker said in a press conference that the purpose of the … Continue reading Egypt sets new feed-in tariffs for wind energy and solar power
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Egypt to generate 8 GW from solar power, wind energy
overcome energy shortages. Egypt will fix feed-in tariffs for renewable energy in early October as it aims to increase power generated from renewable energy sources, according to declarations made by Investment Minister Ashraf Salman, speaking at Al-Mal GTM conference in Cairo on Monday. He revealed that Egypt plans to generate 4 gigawatts (GW) of solar … Continue reading Egypt to generate 8 GW from solar power, wind energy
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Renewable energy in Egipt
Egypt generated 12.9-billion kilowatt per hour from hydroelectricity, mostly from Aswan High Dam and the Aswan Reservoir Dams, but analysts believe much of the area’s hydropower potential has been exhausted. A solar-thermal power plant located in Kuraymat, 100 kilometers from Cairo, generates around 140 MW of solar-thermal energy, saving 5,000 tons of natural gas per … Continue reading Renewable energy in Egipt
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ElSewedy wins Egypt contract to develop six 100 MW wind power plants
ElSewedy Electric Co. has won a contract to develop six 100MW wind power plants in the country. The stock listed cable manufacturer clinched the deal to own and operate the wind farms in the Al-Zayt Gulf on the Red Sea. Under the deal, ElSewedy will be able to provide power to its customers over … Continue reading ElSewedy wins Egypt contract to develop six 100 MW wind power plants
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Egyptian government to invest $1 billion in solar energy projects
The Egyptian government has revealed its plan to invest $1 billion in solar energy projects. During a conference organised by the Chambers of Commerce in Alexandria last month, the Local and Administrative Development Minister Adel Labib revealed the $1 billion investment plan, stating that the solar projects would help create job opportunities for young people … Continue reading Egyptian government to invest $1 billion in solar energy projects
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Tenders offered for private sector in Suez Gulf for wind energy in May
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohamed Shaker said that the ministry decided to open envelopes of the two tenders of private sector projects of the Gulf of Suez’s wind energy with capacities reaching 250 megawatts on 18 May. He added that a tender for Dairut power station with capacities reaching 2250 megawatts will … Continue reading Tenders offered for private sector in Suez Gulf for wind energy in May
Continue readingU.S. and Japan Companies Collaborate on Smart Grid Project in Hawaii
The goal of this demonstration is to solve various issues, including voltage issues related to reverse power flow that stem from photovoltaic solar power generation linked with distribution system terminals.
Continue readingVestas to supply wind turbines for Brazilian wind energy projects
Wind power manufacturer Vestas has secured an order from Brazil-based Galvao Energia to supply wind turbines for three Brazilian wind farm projects.
Continue readingEuropean Advanced Automotive Battery Conference
The EU AABC is the foremost international discussion forum for battery technology in the expanding market of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Continue readingNEC and Enel Distribuzione agree to co-operate on next-generation smart grid
The two companies will launch a pilot project testing energy solution systems based on lithium ion batteries, developed by NEC and applied to the Enel distribution network.
Continue readingPakistan – It?s time to harness renewable energy
The president hoped wind energy might hold the key to energy independence and environmental renewal in the provinces of Sindh and Balochistan.
Continue readingJA Solar & Crosswind Energy
By 2011, investors have begun looking across the whole spectrum of renewable energy such as solar power, wind energy and geothermal energy.
Continue readingConstruction begins on South Dakota wind energy project
The Crow Lake Wind Farm will consist of 108 wind turbines located throughout Aurora, Brule and Jerauld Counties just east of Chamberlain in the south-central part of the state.
Continue readingPoland, the largest wind power market in Central and Eastern Europe
As demand for accessible wind energy sweeps across Europe, the spotlight in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) has stopped over Poland.
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