Bicycles, trains, buses — they don’t get enough love. Here’s a rundown of some stories I’m sure you’ve missed, that I think are worth visiting. Bicycling Toward An Equitable Bikeshare System Taking It To The Streets, Portland Style Washington, D.C. Has New Contraflow Bike Lanes Blubel Crowdsource Navigation Device For Bicycle Riders (w/Video) … [continued]
Originally published on CleanTechies. International companies are making swift progress on their plans to significantly boost renewable energy capacity additions in Egypt. An international consortium led by Terra Sola recently announced that it started construction of a 2 GW solar power project in Egypt. The project is expected to require … [continued]
The Global Wind Energy Council published its flagship report today, heralding wind as the leading new power generation technology. Published Tuesday, the Global Wind Report: Annual Market Update is the Global Wind Energy Council’s (GWEC) flagship publication. The new report highlights the numerous records set across the global wind energy industry, … [continued]
The Egyptian Ministry of Electricity recently received a proposal for a massive renewable energy investment in the country from Siemens. According to recent media reports, German company Siemens has proposed investment worth €10 billion in Egypt to set up 10 GW of renewable energy capacity. The reports, however, did not … [continued]
Egypt is set to start raising funds for an ambitious wind energy project that will result in setting up of 2 GW of operational capacity. The New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) has announced that it is at the final stage of negotiations to raise €180 million for a large-scale … [continued]
Egypt is emerging as a favoured destination for global wind turbine manufacturing companies as they look to tap the growing potential of the country’s renewable energy market. According to media reports, GE and Siemens are looking to make significant investments in Egypt to build manufacturing facilitates to cater to the … [continued]
Abu Dhabi-based Masdar Group is looking to expand its renewable energy footprint in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). According to media reports, Masdar’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ahmad Belhould, recently stated that Masdar Group is looking to invest aggressively in renewable energy projects in Egypt, Jordan, and … [continued]
The Egyptian Ministry of Electricity this week took a major step towards the development of one of the largest solar power parks in the world. A total of 11 project developers have signed agreements to develop projects that will form a part of the 1.8 GW solar power park planned for … [continued]
Egypt’s solar power program has received a significant boost from international backing. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has earmarked $500 million to support solar power projects in Egypt. The bank also plans to support the construction of up to 2 GW of solar power projects. The debt finance by … [continued]
Egypt’s grand plans to boost development of solar power infrastructure seem to be taking shape. The Aswan Governorate recently announced plans to set up 39 solar power projects with a total cost of $3 billion, which will be set up as per the rules and regulations already stated by the … [continued]
