NREA (New and Renewable Energy Authority) and Dii agree to work together closely in Egypt
On January 30, 2013 in Berlin, the Egyptian State Authority for New & Renewable Energy (NREA) and the industrial consortium Dii signed a memorandum of understanding to increase their collaboration which will support local institutions to create renewable energy (RE) capacities and accelerate the dissemination of RE projects. In the long term, their cooperation with stakeholders in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (EUMENA) could provide an important impetus towards an integrated electricity market, with benefits for all actors involved.
The areas of collaboration will include exchange of information, particularly in regard to, but not limited to, solar and wind resource analysis, power transmission and grid capacity and expansion, performance of RE generating technologies, legal frameworks, incentive instruments for private investments in RE in Egypt and the MENA Region, long-term opportunities for RE electricity transfers from Egypt to the EU and local support mechanisms for RE projects in Egypt.
Wind and solar have enormous potential for growth in Egypt. By 2020 renewables should account for 20% of the electricity production. Wind could play a central role in satisfying the fast-growing national electricity demand. By 2050 Dii expects this to increase six-fold over that of 2010, to more than 800 Terawatt hours. Within the same period of time, the population could grow from over 80 to more than 120 million.
NREA and Dii want to begin working together immediately.
Mohammed Mousa Omran, NREA Executive Chairman: “RE is one of the important elements in electricity portfolio in Egypt. Its role grows day by day supported with national incentives declared from the Government. Wind and solar will be the key players and drivers for RE market not only in Egypt but also for MENA countries. NREA believes that greening our economies must pass through the road of RE. Also, NREA rely on its partnership with Dii to motivate RE applications in the region.”
Paul van Son, CEO of Dii: “Egypt is pivotal for the economic and political development of the Arab world. Together, NREA and Dii will further the development of renewable energy in Egypt, thereby fulfilling an important prerequisite for the emergence of a market for desert power and the integration of Egypt in the international power system. Wind and solar could one day be the backbone of the Egyptian economy. For Dii, NREA is the perfect partner based on its extensive experience and drive in the renewable energy market.”
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About NREA
NREA is the prime renewable energy stakeholder in Egypt, it has been established since 25 years ago as a pivotal entity to demonstrate RE applications in Egypt. NREA projects extend in wind, CSP, and photovoltaic all over Egypt. It has strong relationships with most regional and international entities working in RE. Furthermore, NREA role include building national capacities in RE fields for neighboring countries.
About Dii
Together with its partners from 16 countries, Dii is looking to turn the Desertec vision into reality. Dii wants to contribute to the creation of an industrial-scale market for renewable energy from the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East by the year 2050. This entails the investigation of appropriate technologies for energy production and transport.
Contact NREA
Mohammed Mostafa El Khayat
Managing Director of Technical Affairs, NREA
E-mail: mohamed.elkhayat@yahoo.com
Contact Dii
Klaus Schmidtke
Head of Communications, Dii
E-mail: schmidtke@dii-eumena.com
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