Overview

The four solar PV plants in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate have a total capacity of 14MW and provide reliable energy supply to support the area’s vital tourism sector.

The PV plants were built in the Red Sea cities of Marsa Alam (6MW), Shalateen (5MW), Abu Ramad (2MW), and Halayeb (1MW).

Project Info

Technologies Used

Solar PV

Location

Red Sea Cities

Project Completion Year

2016

Status

Operational

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Quick Facts

  • 14MW installed capacity

  • Displaces 20,000 tonnes of CO2 annually

  • Powers 8,000 homes

  • Saves 40% of the fuel required by local diesel power plant

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