Egypt, Scatec mull setting up 1,000-MWh solar plant for sustainable aluminum production

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The project’s first phase could be completed within 18 months as of date of signing, while the second phase could take 24 months

Staff Writer, Arab Finance

January 19, 2024

EGYPT ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

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The Egyptian Ministry of Public Businesses Sector has probed the possibility of establishing a solar power plant with Norwegian Scatec to save clean energy for the operation of Nagaa Hammadi Aluminum Smelter Solar PV Park, according to a statement.

The plant is set to be established over two phases with a total capacity of 1,000 megawatt-hour (MWh), 500 MWh each.

The project’s first phase could be completed within 18 months as of date of signing, while the second phase could take 24 months.

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