Egypt's solar plants generate 4,500 GWh in 2021

• Solar energy plants in Egypt have actually generated 4,500 GWh of green electricity in 2021, the media centre of the Council of Ministers said over the weekend.

Solar sites have actually not been turned off because of reduced temperatures, the Cabinet stated to refute rumours on social media that plants across the country were put on hold due to the winter just recently. All solar parks operate at complete capacity throughout the year no matter the weather temperature and various solar websites were constructed in locations with strong sunshine on throughout the days of the year, the declaration noted.

Aside from solar, wind as well as hydropower are playing additionally a role in Egypt's strategy to go green with wind generators producing 5,400 GWh of electricity and also hydropower plants adding 14,000 GWh last year while biofuel projects created 86 GWh.

The North African nation looks for to increase the share of renewables to 42% by 2030 and also lately unveiled several projects in the area of green hydrogen production.