Egypt Hosts Workshop on Renewable Energy in Africa
The workshop gathered about 30 participants from 21 countries to discuss renewable energy projects, small and micro electric power grids in Africa.
The workshop gathered about 30 participants from 21 countries to discuss renewable energy projects, small and micro electric power grids in Africa.
Sweden could help provide the needed funds to finance renewable energy projects in Egypt and provide technical support to the electricity sector.
The Jordan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Fund (JREEEF) has implemented many renewable energy projects worth $70.5 million over the past four years.
Egypt has signed 32 power purchasing agreements (PPAs) for solar energy projects that are being conducted in Benban, Aswan to develop the biggest solar energy park in the world.
Egypt is committed to producing around 20% of its electricity from renewables by 2022.
The wind farm is expected to help Egypt achieve its targets for renewable energy under the Build Own Operate (BOO) scheme