Kom Ombo photovoltaic plant, Egypt

13th December 2019 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Kom Ombo photovoltaic plant, Egypt

Name of the Project
Kom Ombo photovoltaic (PV) plant.

Location
Egypt.

Project Owner/s
ACWA Power.

Project Description
Kom Ombo will yield 200 MW.

Once operational, the plant will cater to the power needs of 130 000 households, in addition to offsetting 280 000 t/y of carbon dioxide.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Construction is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2021.

Latest Developments
ACWA Power signed a power purchase agreement with the Egyptian government in October 2019 to develop, finance, build and operate the Kom Ombo PV plant.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
ACWA Power, tel + 971 4 248 0800 or email comms@acwapower.com.