By Faridat Salifu
The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) is leading the initiative, with participation from companies such as Aqualia, Scatec, Engie, Amea Power, and Toyota Tsusho.
Egypt is launching a project to harness thermodynamic solar energy for seawater desalination.
The EEHC has initiated a second phase of a public-private partnership (PPP) to construct five concentrated solar power (CSP) plants.
These CSP plants will be established in Egypt, primarily in the north-western region of the country, addressing water scarcity issues.
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The project aims to produce clean electricity for 25 years, powering desalination plants capable of producing 400,000 m3 of fresh water per day.
This move is Egypt’s step into the realm of thermodynamic solar energy production, a departure from its previous focus on photovoltaic solar and onshore wind power.
CSP plants are chosen for their efficiency in supplying electricity even after sunset, making them a valuable addition to Egypt’s renewable energy mix.
The investment for this venture is estimated at $270 million, targeting a combined capacity of 250 MW across the CSP plants.
Several companies have been selected to participate, marking a significant shift towards utilizing thermodynamic solar energy in Egypt’s power generation and water desalination efforts.
