Alexandria Solar Energy Ecosystem Egypt

How solar PV distribution technology is developing in Egypt?

Solar PV distribution technology is developing quickly in Egypt due to the development of several pipeline projects; where industries and businesses can link PV systems on a small scale to meet their increased energy demand and hence reduce their energy costs.

Where is electricity produced in Egypt?

The hydropower energy is concentrated in Upper Egypt, while wind energy is concentrated on Red Sea Coast. Additionally, bioenergy-based electricity is generated in one place with a capacity of 10 MW in Algabal Alasfar. Similarly, a single solar thermal power plant is under operation, which is located in Al-Kuraymat with a capacity of 20 MW.

Which countries will be able to install solar power in Egypt?

The project aims to connect northern Africa''s power grids (including Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco). Programmes such as “Solar Plan of the Union for the Mediterranean”, “Deseret”, and “Trangreen” will allow for increasing the investment in solar installation in Egypt for the energy export market (Patlitzianas, 2011).

Does Egypt use solar energy?

In 2020, solar energy in Egypt accounted for 1.9% of its total electricity production, making it the second-highest renewable energy source. Egypt is the second country in Africa after South Africa in solar energy utilisation, ranked thirty-first worldwide (IRENA, 2021).