Benban 50MW solar photovoltaic power plant

Overview:

• TAQA Arabia Solar Energy is developing a $115 million solar photovoltaic (PV) project in the New and Renewable Energy Authority’s (NREA) 37.2km² Benban 1GW PV solar park.
• It will comprise a 206 400-PV-panel, single-axis tracking system, with an estimated capacity of 50MW.
• The project includes the construction of a 1km 22kV underground transmission line connecting the project to the nearest of four Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) high-voltage substations.
• All power generated will be acquired by the EETC under a 25-year power purchase agreement.
• TAQA Arabia is a subsidiary of Qalaa Holdings.

Jon Moore - Journalist