Egypt, Scatec mull setting up 1,000-MWh solar plant for sustainable aluminum production

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The project’s first phase could be completed within 18 months as of date of signing, while the second phase could take 24 months

Staff Writer, Arab Finance

January 19, 2024

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The Egyptian Ministry of Public Businesses Sector has probed the possibility of establishing a solar power plant with Norwegian Scatec to save clean energy for the operation of Nagaa Hammadi Aluminum Smelter Solar PV Park, according to a statement.

The plant is set to be established over two phases with a total capacity of 1,000 megawatt-hour (MWh), 500 MWh each.

The project’s first phase could be completed within 18 months as of date of signing, while the second phase could take 24 months.

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