World Bank and IFC Mobilize Capital for Solar Projects Egypt
The World Bank Group has mobilized nearly $6.7 billion in private capital for Egypt since fiscal year 2022, primarily to enhance renewable energy projects among other initiatives. This financing aims to support investments that expand clean electricity supply and strengthen infrastructure in the country.
A key partnership in this effort has been with AMEA Power, where the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has contributed approximately $289.9 million in financing. This investment is part of a larger strategy which has mobilized over $1 billion for various solar initiatives, including the Abydos I and II solar plants, the Amunet Wind project, and Egypt’s first utility-scale battery-energy-storage system.
The Abydos solar plants and Amunet Wind project are projected to provide power to roughly one million people while also creating over 4,000 construction jobs through Abydos II. This expansion is expected to bolster Egypt’s clean-electricity supply and enhance grid reliability.
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), another branch of the World Bank Group, is providing a $1.48 billion portfolio guarantee to cover these projects and other investments. This measure aims to mitigate risks for international private investors, thereby fostering a more inviting investment environment.
These recent developments build on previous support from the World Bank and the IFC for the Benban Solar Park, which supplies nearly 1.5 GW to Egypt’s national grid. The combination of new investments and existing infrastructure is positioned to significantly elevate Egypt’s renewable energy landscape.
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- World Bank Group mobilizes $6.7 bln in private capital for Egypt
- Giant solar park in the desert jumps starts Egypt’s renewables push
- World Bank Group mobilises $6.7bn in private capital for Egypt since FY2022
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