Wind Facts & Figures in Egypt
Egypt is aming towards covering 20% of the electricity consumption with wind power
By the end of 2008 Egypt had installed 384 MW of wind power. The expected cumulative capacity by the end of year 2013 will be 2,534 MW.
The Egyptian government has adopted an ambitious plan to obtain 20% of the country’s electricity supply from renewable energy sources by 2020. This would include a 12% contribution from wind power, requiring the installation of about 7,200 MW of wind farms.
Source:
BTM Consult Aps, March 2009
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FACTS: WINDPOWER IN EGYPT
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Egypt is the leading nation for wind energy development in the Middle East and
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National target: The Egyptian government has a target for 20% of electricity to come from renewable sources by 2020, of which 12% will be generated by wind power. This will require about 7,200 MW of installed capacity.
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