renewable energy
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…
Revolution offers a ray of hope for solar energy
Environment
March 31, 2011
Revolution offers a ray of hope for solar energy
The future of solar energy in the Middle East and North Africa is uncertain. The current instability may represent a…
Egypt’s nuclear debate
Environment
March 30, 2011
Egypt’s nuclear debate
In light of the environmental and human tragedy unraveling in Japan, countries equipped with nuclear power are trembling. The idea…
Egypt announces two villages will run on solar energy
Environment
December 17, 2010
Egypt announces two villages will run on solar energy
Egypt will soon see its first two solar-powered villages, Electricity and Energy Minister Hassan Younis announced Friday. Through a joint…