Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 52

27-Dec-2010

EGYPT

Egypt To Provide Solar Power To Villages

Egypt has announced plans to provide solar power to two villages in the Siwa district, as part of an initiative by its National Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) and Italys Environment Ministry, according to the State Information Service (SIS). A 20mw thermal solar power component in a planned 140mw power plant will provide electricity to houses, schools, medical facilities and mosques in...