Ministry of Electricity & Energy New & Renewable Energy Authority Renewable Energy in Egypt Grid-Connected Projects Khaled M. Fekry General Manager International Grid-Connected Renewable Energy Policy Forum Mexico City, February 1-3, 1 2006
The electricity sector The electricity sector policies depend on 3 main Pillars: Diversifying electric energy resources. Improving Energy efficiency and maximizing energy conservation measures. Enhancing the role of renewable energy (RE) in the electric production. R. E. Institutional Framework In 1986, The New & Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) was established as a dedicated organization to introduce RE technologies to Egypt on a commercial scale.
Mandate of NREA Renewable Energy in Egypt Grid-Connected Projects Renewable energy resources assessment. Research, development, demonstration, Testing and evaluation of the different technologies. Implementation of mature technologies. Education, training and information dissemination. Transfer of technology, development of local industry. Testing and certification of RE equipment to development of local standards and codes. NREA Strategy The strategy targets to cover 3% of the electric energy demand by 2010, and to be 17% by 2020
Renewable Energy Grid-Connected Projects
IN THE FIELD OF Wind Energy
owind Energy oresource Assessment in Wind Egypt enjoys high wind regime, particularly in the area of Suez gulf where the wind speed reaches 10 m/sec. A wind atlas for the Suez Gulf Coast was issued in 1996 in cooperation with Denmark. In march 2003, a detailed wind atlas was issued, concluding that the region can host about 20000 Mw of wind farms. The atlas is being conducted to cover whole of Egypt and is planned to be finalized in 2006. The Most Promising Wind Farms Locations Along The Red Sea Area in Zafarana, Gabal El-Zeit and Hurgada.
owind Energy A Grid connected 5.4 MW Wind Farm at Hurghada Hurghada I : The 1 st pilot wind farm 4x100 Kw using fully imported equipment at Ras Gareb to serve one of our National Oil Company and operative since 1988, and then moved to Hurghada Hurghada II 5 Mw wind farm was implemented in cooperation with Denmark and Germany, has been connected to the grid and operated successfully since 1995, The farm consists of 38 wind turbines of different types of technologies, ranges (100-300 Kw). Total Number Of Turbines : 42 WTG Annual Energy Production : 10 GWh Annual Fuel Saving : 2350 TOE Annual Emission Reduction : 6260 T CO 2 Average Capacity Factor : 17.6 % Average Performance Availability : 89.7 % Average Wind Speed : 6.5 M/s
owind Energy Large Scale Wind Farms at ZAFARANA (140 MW) in Operation Zafarana I : 30 MW (50 X 600) in cooperation with the (DANIDA), has been connected to the national grid and operated since Mar. 2001. Zafarana II : 33 MW (55 X 600) in cooperation with German, has been connected to the national grid and operated since Mar. 2001. The Zafarana III:30 MW (46 X 660) in cooperation with the (DANIDA), has been connected to the national grid and operated since Dec. 2003 Zafarana IV : 47 MW (71 X 660) in cooperation with German, has been connected to the national grid and operated since Jan 2004
owind Energy Large Scale Wind Farms at ZAFARANA (140 MW) in Operation Total Number Of Turbines : 222 WTG Annual Energy Production : 520 GWh Annual Fuel Saving : 120000 TOE Annual Emission Reduction : 290000 T CO 2 Average Capacity Factor : 42.6% Average Performance Availability : 99.4% Average Wind Speed : 8.6 M/s
owind Energy Large Scale Wind Farms at ZAFARANA Projects Under Construction Zafarana V : 85 MW (100 X 850) in cooperation with the Spain has been Commencement on Feb 2005, and expected to connect to the national grid on 2006. On Going Projects Zafarana VI : 120 MW in cooperation with JBIC Zafarana VII : 80 MW in cooperation with the KFW Zafarana VIII : 120 MW in cooperation with the DANIDA
owind Energy Large Scale Wind Farms at GABAL EL-ZAIT On Going Projects 80 MW in cooperation with the Germany (in the phase of feasibility study) 220 MW in cooperation with Japaan (feasibility study has been completed). An area of 700 Km2 has been earmarked to host 3000 MW wind farms, where the site enjoys of an excellent wind regime (10.5 m/s).
IN THE FIELD OF Solar Thermal Energy
The First Solar Thermal Power Plant In Egypt
osolar Energy oresource Assessment in Solar The average annual global radiation varies between (1900-2600) kwh/m 2 /year from Northern to Southern parts of the country, while the direct normal solar radiation reaches (1970-3200) kwh/m 2 /year with low levels of cloudiness. The total sunshine hours various between 3200-3600 hr/year. Global Solar Radiation Diffused Solar Radiation Normal Direct Solar Radiation Sun Shine Duration Hours
MED-CSP CSP Potentials in Egypt A study carried out for MENA countries stated that Egypt has a Technical Solar Thermal Electricity Generating Potentials is about 73656 Twh/year Electricity Potential [TWh/y 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 1800 1900 2000 Technical Potential - Egypt 2100 2200 2300 DNI [kwh/m²a] 2400 2500 2600 2700 2800 > 2800 DNI [kwh/m²/y] The overall technical potential of CSP was assumed to define all land at lower values of 1800 kwh/m²/y of annual direct normal irradiance, excluding the land in used, tacking into account an average annual efficiency of 15 % and a land use factor of 30 % for CSP technology
osolar Thermal Energy The First Solar Thermal Power Plant In Egypt Developing The Project: Site Selection KURAYMAT was selected from 4 candidate sites 92 km South of Cairo High intensity of Solar irradiation (2400 W/m2/y) Cooling water is available (Nile river) Expanded Natural gas pipeline network Expanded (500, 220, 66 kv ) unified power grid pre-feasibility Two pre-feasibility studies were performed, based on parabolic trough collectors and central tower receiver technologies through financial support of the EU and technical support of Spain.
osolar Thermal Energy The First Solar Thermal Power Plant In Egypt Financing Scheme of the Project: GEF has allocated a grant of 50 Million US$ to cover the incremental cost. JBIC has allocated a soft loan of about 97 Million US$ to finance the thermal portion of the plant 395 C Storage (optional) Solar HX Stack Exhaust 100 C Steam 540 C, 100bar HRSG Steam turbine G ~ Condenser Cooling Tower Air Air and vapour Air NREA will cover the local currency portion required for the project Parabolic Trough Field 295 C Solar Island 600 C Gas turbine(s) Electricity to the grid 150 MW Integrated Solar Combined Cycle System ISCCS G ~ Combined Cycle Island
osolar Thermal Energy The First Solar Thermal Power Plant In Egypt Investment Cost [million US$] 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 Investment Cost Difference in Solar Field Investment Cost 50 60 ISCCS Power Block 33.33% 66.67% CC Power Block 100 90 0 ISCCS Investment Cost 150 mus$ Reference CC Investment Cost 90 mus$
Wind Energy Long Term Plan Year 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Installed Capacity 63 -- 30 47 -- 85 200 60 140 220 Total (MW) 68 68 98 145 145* 230 430 490 630 850 * 140 MW is currently in operation at Zafarana. 5.4 MW is in operation at Hurghada. NREA s long term plan up to 2020 is to implement about 3000 Mw
Solar Energy Long Term Plan Encouraged by:- High intensity of solar irradiation. Uninhabited large flat desert available at no cost. Expanded gas pipeline network. Extended national power grid and regional interconnection. Cheap labor and intensive skills. Local industrial capabilities. NREA s long term plan up to 2020 is to implement 750 Mw hybrid solar thermal power plant, out of which 150 Mw is the solar share
It is anticipated to export the Green Electricity produced from RE to Europe via interconnected transmission lines. ا لاغتربل France Spain Italy Greece turkey Morocco Tunisia Sicily Mediterranean Sea Lebanon Syria Iraq Jordan Algeria Libya Egypt 500 kv 400 kv 220 kv Mediterranean Basin Interconnection
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IN THE FIELD OF Solar Photovoltaic
osolar Photovoltaic Renewable Energy in Egypt Grid-Connected Projects Most of the known PV applications have been field tested and demonstrated to evaluate the performance under the prevailing local conditions, including: water pumping, desalination, refrigeration & ice making, village electrification, telecommunication, etc. Some P.V. Application have been already commercialized, such as telecommunication studies, Radio, Television, Telephone, Microwave, Navigation aids, and highway advertising boards. PV - Powered Water Pumping at Wadi El-Natron PV- Powered Water Pumping About 2 T.O.E/year About 6 ton/year reduction in CO2 emission
osolar Photovoltaic Hybrid PV/Diesel Ice Making Plant at Wadi El-Rayan Lake PV -Powered Ice Making Plant Daily Ice Production = 6 ton About 18 T.O.E/year About 55 ton/year reduction in CO2 emission
osolar Photovoltaic PV - Pilot Rural Electrification Project in A Remote Isolated Satellite Village Household Lighting Water Pumping Streets Lighting About 12 T.O.E/year About 36 ton/year reduction in CO2 emission
osolar Thermal Energy odomestic Solar Water Heating Systems (DSWHS) In 1980, in order to introduce the technology to the Egyptian market, the Ministry of Electricity & Energy imported 1000 DSWH systems, using flat-plate c o l l e c t o r t e c h n o l o g y. In the same year, the first private sector local manufacturing was started Since then DSWH systems are manufactured locally. Currently about 200,000 families are using DSWH systems in Egypt. In 1992 NREA established the out-door solar thermal laboratory which is currently the main research, testing and certification facility for solar thermal applications in Egypt. More than nine local manufacturers are now working in the field.
osolar Thermal Energy Solar Industrial Process Heat The Industrial Sector is the highest consumption in the sectorial energy consumption in Egypt. About 50% of the total national primary energy consumption is used in industrial sector About 60% of the industrial energy consumption is used in industrial process heat About 20% - 30% of the industrial energy consumption is wasted: - Low maintenance - Inefficient processes Two demonstrate and field test Solar Industrial process Heat and Waste Heat Recovery projects have been established by NREA with co-operation and financed by USAID a pilot project for Solar Industrial process heat using concentrating collectors is currently implementing by NREA with co-operation and financed by ADF &
osolar Thermal Energy Solar Industrial Process Heat POULTRY ( Food Industry) 1990 1- Solar Water Heating System 350 m 2 of flat plat collectors 26 m 3 /day of hot water at 50-60 C 2- Waste Heat Recovery System Flash steam system feeds 2 scalders Condensate return system to preheat the boilers 3- Data Acquisition System 4- Project Energy Saving About 300 T.O.E/year About 1200 ton/year reduction in CO2 emission
osolar Thermal Energy Solar Industrial Process Heat MISR-HELWAN TEXTILE (Textile Industry)1993 1- Solar Water Heating System 350 m 2 of flat plat collectors 26 m 3 /day of hot water at 50-60 C 2- Waste Heat Recovery System Waste heat exchanger to recover energy from hot water being discharged to drain & to be used in the bleaching process 3- Data Acquisition System 4- Project Energy Saving About 1500 T.O.E/year About 8500 ton/year reduction in CO2 emission
osolar Thermal Energy Solar Industrial Process Heat El Nasr Pharmaceutical Project (Chemical Industry) 2002 1- Solar Plant 1900 m 2 parabolic Trough 1.9 Ton/h Saturated Steam at 175 and 8 bar 2- Energy Saving Measures Boiler Tune Up and Optimization of Boiler Operation Steam Condensate Return Insulation of Pipelines 3- Data Acquisition System 4- Project Energy Saving About 1200 T.O.E/year About 8000 ton/year reduction in CO2 emission