GES is already working on the installation of a 263 MW windfarm 25 km from Ras Ghareb (Egypt). This is a three phases project that will be executed during the remaining of 2018 and the first half year 2019.
The first wind farm executed under a BOO scheme (Build, Own and Operate) and is part of the Egyptian government's drive to increase the proportion of renewable in the mix energy. A target of 7 GW wind generation in 2022. The energy produced of the windfarm will be sold to the EETC (Egyptian)under a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement).
GES will be working for the assembly of the 125 turbines of 2.1 MW that will make up the park.
GES was established in Egypt in 2006 and since then, it has undertaken construction projects for a total of 320 MW, another 380 MW in turbine installation and provides maintenance services as well.
Country updates
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October 26, 2018
250 MW wind project in Egypt seeks financing from EBRD and IFC
Both the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have disclosed that they are considering providing loans to a 250 MW wind project in Eg...
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August 06, 2018
Six bids for 200 MW Kom Ombo solar project in Egypt
Six companies and consortia have submitted bids to build and operate a 200 MW solar photovoltaic power plant in Egypt. Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, a subsidiary of ABG Group, bid to sell the power p...
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July 20, 2018
Consortium agrees to develop largest renewable project in Egypt
ENGIE, Toyota Tsusho Corporation/Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation and Orascom Construction have jointly signed an agreement to commence development work on a new 500 MW wind farm in Ras Gha...
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June 21, 2018
Egyptian Electricity Holding Company has postponed the due date for bids for the project by another month, following a previous delay announced in April 2018
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April 12, 2018
The bid due date for the project has been put back by two months to 1 July 2018
