Egypt to tender 500 MW solar plants in 2018
Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy plans to launch tenders for the establishment of 500 MW solar power plants during the first quarter of 2018.
Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy plans to launch tenders for the establishment of 500 MW solar power plants during the first quarter of 2018.
Egypt's production of electricity increased by 5.3% year on year (Y.o.Y) as it reached 19.7 kWh in August 2017, compared to 18.7 kWh in August 2016.
Egypt has launched its first photovoltaic energy connection project. Dubbed Grid-connected Photovoltaic Power Systems – Egypt PV, the project is executed by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the In ...
The Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy’s arrears to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources have increased by 11% since June to reach EGP 70 billion.
The The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) plans to launch a limited tender in December for the maintenance and operation of the new power plants being constructed by Siemens.
Electricity consumption is holding below 25,000 megawatts (MW).
Egypt needs to expand its electricity grid to accommodate for urban sprawl.
Electricity is the main source of fuel for 96.1% of Egypt’s public facilities.
The Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mohamed Shaker, met with a delegation from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to discuss the bank's to support of Egypt energy sector.
A project to connect Egypt and Jordan’s electricity grids will permit the two countries to exchange up to 400 megawatts of electricity.