Where can solar power be developed in Egypt?

Utility-scale PV development has, thus far, clustered around Aswan in the south of the country, where solar resources are strongest and there is plenty of land for development. The biggest chunk of Egyptian solar capacity is provided by the Benban project, which lies 50 km from Aswan and is one of the world’s biggest PV sites.

How much does solar power cost in Egypt?

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IREA), solar power in Egypt can be produced for as little as $0.02/kWh, whereas fossil fuel-generated electricity can cost over $0.06/kWh. Hurricanes, floods, fires, and earthquakes are natural disasters that impact people globally. These disasters can cause power outages.

Will Egypt's energy landscape undergo a transformation?

With the rapid growth of renewable energy, it is inevitable that Egypt’s energy landscape will undergo a transformation. Schneider Electric provides solar solutions ranging from residential solar power for homes to microgrids. Our goal is to work closely with our partners and the community in Egypt to offer accessible solar solutions.

Does Egypt need solar energy?

All fields are required. Egypt has the potential to achieve sustainability by using solar energy to reduce reliance on non-renewable sources and promote a sustainable future.

What is Egypt's energy mix?

The resulting revenue, combined with falling PV component costs has changed the landscape of Egyptian energy economics. The latest figures published by Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) indicate the country’s power generation mix is currently 80% thermal, 12% wind, 6% hydro, and 2% solar.

Is Egypt a good place to invest in solar energy?

Egypt has plenty of land and high solar yields, “making renewables highly competitive against other sources of energy,” the Scatec spokesperson said. But the main limiting factor is the high cost of financing as a result of rising global interest rates, they added.