Egypt: The first solar plant financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is now fully constructed

January 29, 2019
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The first of 16 solar plants financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) at the Benban solar park in Egypt is now fully constructed and connected to the national electricity grid generating clean, reliable energy for North Africa’s largest economy.

The EBRD took a major step forward to support the rollout of renewable energy in Egypt in 2017 with the approval of a US$ 500 million framework to support the development of Benban, the largest solar park on the African continent.

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  • Egypt