TAQA Power, a subsidiary of TAQA Arabia, the largest fully integrated private sector energy distribution group in Egypt, has signed an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for the development of two PV solar stations in Somabay, a seaside town located in the Red Sea governorate of the Arab Republic. The contract was signed with […]
Egypt’s President Urges Establishing Integrated Strategy For Producing Green Hydrogen
The strategy is meant to empower Egypt to generate and use hydrogen using renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi urged on Saturday the preparation of an integrated national strategy for the production of green hydrogen in light of the growing international interest in this promising source of energy for the near […]
Egypt’s Sisi Explores National Renewable Energy Projects, Green Hydrogen Generation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Saturday met with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker to discuss the ministry’s renewable energy projects as well as green hydrogen generation. Sisi directed the ministry to prepare an integrated national strategy for green hydrogen production, including developing the field’s capability and […]
Eni Signs Deal For Hydrogen Production in Egypt
The move is part of Eni’s major overhaul launched last year to transition into renewables and taper off its oil and gas output. Eni, state-owned Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC)and Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) signed a deal to asses the feasibility of producing hydrogen in Egypt, the Italian energy group said in a […]
Saudi Arabian Solar: How the State Has Invested in Overseas Solar Projects
ACWA Power has invested in some of the world’s largest solar projects, including the Redstone facility and the Kom Ombo plant. On paper, Saudi Arabia has some of the greatest potential for solar power facilities, with a favourable climate and sweeping areas of flat land that could maximise the production of solar panels. However, solar […]
EQ Webinar on Egypt PV InvesTech – Opportunities & Challenges
Warm Greetings from EQ We are happy to present Egypt PV InvesTech – Opportunities & Challenges Webinar When: July 8th, 2021 05:30 PM IST To 7:30 PM IST Register in advance for this meeting: <Click Here To Register> After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Confirmed Speakers: Ms.Eman Ismail,Business Development […]
Egypt Plans to Increase Solar And Wind Power
Under its 2030 vision, Egypt plans to increase the supply of electricity generated from renewable sources to 20 percent by 2022 and up to 42 percent by 2035, with wind power providing 14 percent, hydro power 2 percent, photovoltaic (PV) 22 percent, and concentrated solar power (CSP) 3 percent by 2035. Egypt has advanced from […]
Report: Egypt to Invest Up to $4B in Green Hydrogen Project
Egypt is planning to invest up to $4 billion in a project to generate green hydrogen via electrolysis, according to a report in Arab News, citing the Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker. The project is currently in the feasibility studies stage, in consultation with the Sovereign Fund of Egypt and a […]
US Pledges Funding to Help Egypt Move to Solar Power
The United States is planning to increase funding to Egypt to help it convert to solar energy and move away from fossil fuels, U.S. special envoy for climate John Kerry said in Cairo on Wednesday. Egypt is blessed to be the number one country in the world when it comes to making use of solar […]
Egypt Planning $4Bn Green Hydrogen Gas Project
The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has set a goal for 42 percent of the total energy produced in Egypt to be sourced from renewables by 2035. CAIRO: Egypt is planning to invest up to $4 billion in a project to generate green hydrogen gas through water electrolysis, according to the Egyptian Minister of […]