AMEA Power commissions 500 MW Abydos solar plant in Egypt

AMEA Power has commissioned the 500 MW Abydos Solar photovoltaic plant in Egypt, located in the Aswan Governorate. The plant will generate approximately 1,500 GWh of renewable energy annually, offsetting 782,300 tonnes of carbon emissions. This project was completed in 18 months.  Additionally, AMEA Power signed a power purchase agreement and land agreement for a 500 MW wind project in Egypt. The Abydos Solar PV Plant was financed by the International Finance Corporation, the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency.