Egypt's Solar Power Set to Surge, Aiming for 44 GW by 2030
Egypt is poised to significantly boost its solar power capacity, potentially making it the largest source after natural gas by 2030. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has outlined steps to achieve this under the REmap case.
Currently, Egypt is expanding solar power through the Benban PV complex, which is set to fully connect its 1.8 GW capacity to the grid by June 2019. This project was deployed under an expired Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme. Meanwhile, Egypt supports rooftop PV through net metering and has two new large-scale solar tenders underway.
To reach the REmap scenario target of 44 GW by 2030, IRENA recommends updating Egypt's energy strategy. This includes improving regulations and clarifying institutional roles. IRENA also suggests actions to meet a 2030 renewable energy target of 52% for Egypt. Under the Reference case, Egypt's total installed capacity is projected to grow to 117 GW by 2030, with 9 GW from solar.
IRENA's report, Renewable Energy Outlook: Egypt, envisions solar becoming the second largest energy source after gas. However, Egypt's current plans and strategies would result in only 9 GW of solar power by 2030, compared to the potential 44 GW under the REmap case. No specific institutions or persons were mentioned by IRENA for implementing these measures.
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