Overview
Toshka is a 20 MW solar PV plant located in Egypt, operational and contributing to the country's renewable energy expansion under its national feed-in tariff program.
Toshka is a solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant located in Egypt, with a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW). The facility is operational and plays a role in Egypt's growing renewable energy sector, which is supported by national policies such as feed-in tariffs and the country's goal to generate 42% of electricity from renewables by 2035. The plant uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. The 20 MW scale places it in the small-to-medium range for utility-scale solar projects. Egypt's solar potential is high, particularly in the Toshka region, which benefits from abundant sunshine and flat terrain suitable for solar installations. Environmentally, the Toshka solar plant helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. It also supports local energy needs in the Toshka area, which is part of a larger agricultural and development project. The facility aligns with Egypt's renewable energy targets and contributes to grid stability by diversifying the energy mix.
Environmental context
The Toshka region in Egypt is characterized by arid desert climate with high solar irradiation, making it ideal for solar PV generation. The plant's operation avoids significant water use compared to conventional thermal plants, which is crucial in water-scarce Egypt. Land-use impact is minimal due to the desert location, and the facility supports local development by providing clean energy to nearby agricultural and urban areas.
Frequently asked questions
The Toshka solar plant is located in Egypt, at coordinates 23.54° N, 30.21° E, in the Toshka region near Lake Nasser.
The Toshka solar plant has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale solar PV facility.
The operator of the Toshka solar plant is not publicly listed, but it is part of Egypt's renewable energy program under the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company.
Egypt supports solar energy through feed-in tariffs, net metering, and a national target of 42% renewable electricity by 2035, as outlined in the Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy.
The Toshka solar plant reduces carbon emissions by generating clean electricity, avoids water consumption typical of thermal plants, and utilizes desert land with minimal ecological disruption.