Solar Power Stations Inaugurated at Egyptian World Heritage Sites
- In a landmark initiative for sustainable energy and environmental conservation, Egypt has taken a significant step forward.
- In a ceremony at the Manial Palace, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Supreme Council for Antiquities (SCA), in collaboration with the Industrial Modernization Center and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Egypt, officially inaugurated solar power stations at five renowned Egyptian world heritage sites and museums.
- This initiative is part of the Egypt PV project, a groundbreaking effort aimed at fostering the market for rooftop small-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems in Egypt. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the European Union, the project operates under the auspices of the UNDP in partnership with Egypt’s COP27 Presidency. It represents a strategic move towards Egypt’s energy transition, in line with Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action), as well as Egypt’s Vision 2023.
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