Siemens Gamesa receives notice to proceed for 500MW Egypt wind complex
Alcazar Energy Partners has cleared the Niat and Rasgha projects at Ras Ghareb to move ahead, adding a tenth wind project to the turbine maker's Egyptian portfolio.
Alcazar Energy Partners has issued Siemens Gamesa with a notice to proceed for the 500MW Niat and Rasgha wind complex in Egypt.
The projects are located at Ras Ghareb on the Gulf of Suez. Siemens Gamesa said they will use its SG 5.0-145 (2.0) onshore wind turbines.
Output and emissions
The turbine manufacturer said the developments are expected to generate up to 2.3TWh of clean electricity a year, enough to supply up to 300,000 households.
It also expects the projects to avoid more than 1.1 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. These figures are Siemens Gamesa's projections rather than confirmed operating results.
Egypt track record
Siemens Gamesa has been active in Egypt's wind sector since 2004. The company said it has around 1.5GW of installed capacity in the country across nine wind projects.
It describes Niat as its tenth wind project in Egypt, extending its presence in the market. The company thanked Alcazar Energy Partners for its trust and partnership in reaching this stage.
