renewable energy
Govt to form body for the development and use of new energy
Business
September 17, 2014
Govt to form body for the development and use of new energy
The Cabinet has on Wednesday passed a draft resolution to form a body for the development and use of new…
Electricity minister reveals plans for alternative energy
Egypt
December 5, 2013
Electricity minister reveals plans for alternative energy
Electricity Minister Ahmed Imam revealed plans for renewable energy development at the Egyptian-Gulf Investment Forum, stating that 10 solar energy…
Electricity Minister: Request for Proposal ready for first nuclear plant
Egypt
December 31, 2012
Electricity Minister: Request for Proposal ready for first nuclear plant
Electricity and Energy Minister Saad Mahmoud Balbaa said that his ministry had completed the preparation of a Request For Proposals…
Ahmed Zahran: Harnessing nation’s solar power at a lower cost
Environment
December 19, 2012
Ahmed Zahran: Harnessing nation’s solar power at a lower cost
Ahmed Zahran is one of Egypt’s leading solar energy experts. He is the chief executive officer and a co-founder of…
New initiative to train future leaders in renewable energy
Environment
June 7, 2012
New initiative to train future leaders in renewable energy
The Desertec Foundation is encouraging universities and research centers across the Middle East to collaborate and train high-skilled professionals in…
Renewable Energy Forum at the Arab League: On regulations and Pan-Arabism
Environment
April 24, 2012
Renewable Energy Forum at the Arab League: On regulations and Pan-Arabism
The world famous Arab League amphitheatre was filled yesterday with electricity and energy ministers from various countries in the Middle…
US grabs lead over China in clean energy race
Environment
April 12, 2012
US grabs lead over China in clean energy race
The United States has regained the lead in the clean energy race, investing $48 billion last year to surpass China,…
Egypt should address climate change immediately, experts say
Environment
January 24, 2012
Egypt should address climate change immediately, experts say
An Egyptian-German panel at a Cairo conference Sunday night shared its views on Egypt's future challenges and opportunities in fending…
Renewable energy, ecotourism and integrated farming are key to Sinai development
Environment
January 18, 2012
Renewable energy, ecotourism and integrated farming are key to Sinai development
Just after the New Year, Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri held a ministerial meeting to discuss a new draft law that…
Paul Van Son: Tapping Egypt’s solar power potential
Environment
May 10, 2011
Paul Van Son: Tapping Egypt’s solar power potential
Paul Van Son is the CEO of the Munich-based Desertec Industrial Initiative (Dii), a non-profit foundation that aims at supplying…