Overview
Kuraymat ISCC is a 20 MW Solar PV facility located in Egypt. It is operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy capacity.
Kuraymat ISCC is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Egypt, with a capacity of 20 megawatts. The facility is operational and plays a role in Egypt's expanding renewable energy sector, which is supported by national targets and regulatory frameworks such as the country's feed-in tariff program for renewable energy. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. With a capacity of 20 MW, it is considered a small- to medium-scale solar installation. Egypt has significant solar potential due to its high solar irradiance, and the government has implemented policies to encourage solar energy development, including the Renewable Energy Law and the National Renewable Energy Strategy. Kuraymat ISCC contributes to Egypt's goal of increasing the share of renewable energy in its electricity mix. The facility helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports the country's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. Its operation aligns with broader efforts to diversify energy sources and promote sustainable development.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a desert region with high solar irradiance, making it suitable for solar energy generation. Solar PV installations have minimal water consumption and low greenhouse gas emissions during operation. However, land use for solar farms can impact local ecosystems, and proper siting is important to minimize disturbance to desert habitats.
Frequently asked questions
Kuraymat ISCC is located in Egypt, at coordinates 29.278° N, 31.249° E.
Kuraymat ISCC has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a small- to medium-scale solar PV facility.
Kuraymat ISCC uses solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to convert sunlight into electricity.
Egypt's renewable energy sector is supported by the Renewable Energy Law and the National Renewable Energy Strategy, which include feed-in tariffs and targets for renewable energy generation.
Kuraymat ISCC helps Egypt increase its renewable energy share, reduce fossil fuel dependence, and meet climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.