Prospects of the Renewable Energy in Egypt AbdelRahman Shawky Elsadawy Project Manager at OnaSolar S.A.E October 9, 2014 Tunis, Tunisia
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Outline Overview of Electricity in Egypt The mechanism of renewable energy system in Egypt (New FIT) Global Development Scenarios Primary Energy Supply in Egypt Electricity Generation Sustainable Solutions Solar and Wind Power Plants in Egypt Applying ReGrid Procedures (Site assessment)
The world s 1st solar thermal power station in Egypt Each collector was 62 x 4 m and was fitted with a mechanical tracker which kept it automatically tilted to appropriately absorb the sun. It was used to produce steam to power a series of large water pumps. Together they produced the equivalent of 55 horsepower and were capable of pumping an astonishing 1,600 m3 of water per minute. He planned to build more than 51,200 square Km of these solar reflectors in the Sahara but was forced to shelve the idea due to the outbreak of World War I. Frank Shuman parabolic solar collectors, Maadi 1912.
Outline Overview of Electricity in Egypt The mechanism of renewable energy system in Egypt (New FIT) Primary Energy Supply in Egypt Electricity Generation Sustainable Solutions Solar and Wind Power Plants in Egypt Applying ReGrid Procedures (Site assessment)
Demand for electrical energy in Egypt 49471 50000 40000 30000 20000 10000 34000 25705 0 Egypt 2020 2015 2011
Egyptian Energy Consumption
Residential Final Energy Consumption Source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Christoph Banhardt, 2014
Electricity Generation in Egypt (2011-2012) %12 Fossil Fuels Installed Capacity (MW) = 25,706 Renewable Installed Capacity (MW) = 3,385 %88 Renewables Fossil Fuels Installed Renewable Energy Capacity (MW) in Egypt Source: Ren21, 2013
The Renewable Energy Strategy in Egypt The overall target was set to reach 20% of the total electricity generated by 2020 including: - 12% wind - 6% hydro - 2% solar. 80% 12% 2% 6% Wind Solar Hydro Convential Power Plants Source: NREA, 2011/2012
Outline Overview of Electricity in Egypt The mechanism of renewable energy system in Egypt (New FIT) Primary Energy Supply in Egypt Electricity Generation Sustainable Solutions Solar and Wind Power Plants in Egypt Applying ReGrid Procedures (Site assessment)
Polices of Implementing RE Strategy Five policies has been approved to foster the increasing of RE energy contribution as following: Public Competitive Bidding Third party access (TPA) Feed in Tariff (FIT) Net Metering Quota system Issuing tenders internationally requesting private sector to supply power from RE energy projects. Investors are allowed to build & operate RE power plants to satisfy their electricity needs or to sell electricity to other consumers though the national grid In Sep. 2014, ministry of electricity approved to apply FIT with attractive prices to encourage the private sector to invest. Also, the land will be giving with just 2% of the total power generated revenue from the plant. As well as, the customs will be 2% of the total items cost. In January 2013, EgyptERA adopted a net-metering policy that allows small-scale renewable energy projects to feed in electricity to the grid. Generated surplus electricity will be discounted from the balance through the net-metering process. heavy industries consumption will be obliged to use a percentage of its electricity consumption from RE sources. Source: Egyptera, 2014
The Feed in Tariff for PV systems in Egypt in 2014 (New) Duration for contracting Home Roof top mounted up to 200 kw p Rooftop or Ground mounted up to up to up to 500 kw p 20 MW p 50 MW p 84.8 Cent EGP 90.1 Cent EGP 97.3 Cent EGP 97.3 Cent EGP 102.5 Cent EGP 25 Year With bank loan by 4% interest With bank loan by 8% interest With money exchange guarantee (13.6 Cent $) With money exchange guarantee for (14.34 Cent $) Source: Ministry of electricity conference, FIT, Sep. 2014
Support of Egyptian Government in 2014 1- Lands Availability:- -More than 7600 square kilometers of desert lands have been allocated for implementing future projects. -All permits for land allocation are already obtained by NREA. -Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) including Bird migration studies have been prepared by NREA in cooperation with international consultants. -Signing land use agreement with the investor against payment equivalent to 2% of the annual energy generated from the project or its value. 2- Custom Duties:- -All renewable energy equipment and spare parts are 2% customs duties. 3- Power Purchase Agreement :- -Signing long term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with 25 years for solar and 20 years for wind -Central Bank of Egypt will guarantee all financial obligations of EETC under the PPA. 4- Renewable Energy Fund:- -Establishing renewable energy funds for households owners by a loan from banks with 4% interest for systems up to 10kW and for commercial building by loan with 8% interest for systems up to 200kw Source: Ministry of electricity conference, FIT, Sep. 2014
Real Example of PV Power Plant tender in Egypt
License for companies that work in Solar PV Grid-Tie Systems 2014 The EgyptERA submit requirements and approved by EECE and NREA for giving a license for the companies which will work in solar PV grid-tie system. The Requirements are submitted for connecting to MV and LV POC which includes: Regulation for tariff calculation, prices, contracts between customers and utilities, maintenance contracts, and connecting conditions for MV and LV Technical requirements for solar power integration into the grid Grid codes (Available in the following link:: http://egyptera.org/downloads/journal/2010 /. % 21 توزي % 21 الكهرباب ( Pdfكود The license fee for companies is EGP 3000 and should be renewed each 3 years.
Outline Overview of Electricity in Egypt The mechanism of renewable energy system in Egypt (New FIT) Primary Energy Supply in Egypt Electricity Generation Sustainable Solutions Solar and Wind Power Plants in Egypt Applying ReGrid Procedures (Site assessment)
Primary Energy Supply (PES) in Egypt TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Christoph Banhardt, 2014
Development of Primary Energy Consumption in Egypt TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Christoph Banhardt, 2014
Primary Energy Usage (PEU) in Egypt Source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Christoph Banhardt, 2014
Gas Usage in Egypt Source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Christoph Banhardt, 2014
Oil Usage in Egypt Conventional electricity production input (2010) = 2155PJ 0.39 + 1519PJ 0.14 = 1208 PJ Conventional electricity production input (2011) = 2089PJ 0.49 + 1672PJ 0.11 = 1208 PJ Source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Christoph Banhardt, 2014
Outline Overview of Electricity in Egypt The mechanism of renewable energy system in Egypt (New FIT) Primary Energy Supply in Egypt Electricity Generation Sustainable Solutions Solar and Wind Power Plants in Egypt Applying ReGrid Procedures (Site assessment)
Electricity Production TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Christoph Banhardt, 2014 Source: Deutsche Energie Agentur (German Energy Agency)
Electricity Generation Development in Egypt Source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Open Day, Christoph Banhardt, 2014
Electricity Generation Development in Germany Source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Open Day, Christoph Banhardt, 2014
Outline Overview of Electricity in Egypt The mechanism of renewable energy system in Egypt (New FIT) Primary Energy Supply in Egypt Electricity Generation Sustainable Solutions Solar and Wind Power Plants in Egypt Applying ReGrid Procedures (Site assessment)
Possibility of Solar Energy Supply in Egypt Source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Christoph Banhardt, 2014
Outline Overview of Electricity in Egypt The mechanism of renewable energy system in Egypt (New FIT) Primary Energy Supply in Egypt Electricity Generation Sustainable Solutions Solar and Wind Power Plants in Egypt Applying ReGrid Procedures (Site assessment)
WIND ENERGY Egypt enjoys excellent wind regimes, particularly in the Suez Gulf where the average wind speed reaches 10.5 m/sec. The wind energy resources are available in large regions of the Eastern & Western Deserts of the River Nile and parts of Sinai with average annual wind speed from 7 to 8 m/s. Egypt is able to have 20 000 MW of capacity within wind farms, this is not far short of the electric capacity already in place (25 705 MW in 2012) [UbiFrance, summary sheet "Renewable Energy Sector in Egypt", 2009] Source: NREA, 2011/2012
Wind Energy in Egypt
CURRENT WIND FARMS 5 MW Wind Farm in Hurghada: The total production of this plant in 2012 reached about 7 GWh, saving about 1.5 thousand Tons of Oil Equivalents and reducing the emission of about 4000 tons of CO2. 545 MW Wind Farm in ZAFARANA: -700 turbines from different models (600 kw, 660 kw, 850 kw) -Amount of Electric Energy Produced : 1,557 Million of KWh this wind farms was established since 2001, through the governmental cooperation protocols with Germany, Denmark, Spain and Japan.
Future wind energy projects (2810 MW) Picture 2
Solar Energy in Egypt Picture source: OnaSolar S.A.E
solar atlas for Egypt Egypt enjoys 2900-3200 hours of sunshine annually Energy density 1970-3200 kwh/m2/year
Comparison of Solar Irradiation
Solar CSP Thermal Electricity Generation Kuraymat 140 MW Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Power Plant - The capacity of the project is 140 MW including solar share of 20 MW - The Total area of the integrated solar field is about 644 thousand square meters and the total solar collector is 1920 containing 53760 mirrors - The Total cost is about 340 Million US Dollar including 50 Million Dollar grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) (Financing sources are from: - NREA (100 million USD) - GEF (50 million USD) - A low-interest loan (0.75% repayable over 40 years, with 10 year grace period) and Japanese cooperation) - This plant should allow an annual saving of around 10,000 tonnes of fossil resources and a 20,000 tonnes reduction in CO2 emissions - The plant has been operated since July 2011 Source: NREA, 2011/2012
Future Solar projects (3500 MW) Target is to install about 3500 MW by 2027 of combined capacity as follows : - 2800 MW CSP - 700 MW PV Private investment share of 67% including enhancement of relevant local industry Source: The Renewable Energy sector in North Africa the untied nations economic commissioning for Africa office for North Africa (September 2012) and NREA, 2011/2012
Future Solar CSP Projects: 100 MW Solar Thermal Power Plant at Kom Ombo : - The fifth years plan (2012-2017) include implementing solar thermal power plant with capacity 100 MW with storage about 4 hours at Kom Ombo. - The consultant was selected in June 2011 in conduct the feasibility study of the project and it is expected to be finalized in mid-2013. - It was agreed with the International Funding Agencies to provide the funding requested to implement the project, as follows: 100 Million dollar from CTF (99 million dollar as loan + 1 Million grant to prepare the Environmental study) o 170 Million dollar from the World Bank. o 170 Million dollar from African Development Bank. o 50 Million Euro from French Agency Development. o 50 Million Euro from German Government. o 107 Million Euro from KfW. o 50 Million Euro from European Investment Bank. o 30 Million Euro (Grant) from the European Commission. It is planned to be operated in 2016. Source: NREA, 2011/2012
Future Solar PV Projects 20 MW PV Power Plant in Hurghada in cooperation with JICA: - This project is one of the largest projects to generate electricity from Photovoltaic System and will be connected to the Egyptian Electricity Grid in cooperation with JICA - A feasibility study has been conducted at the end of 2012 - It is planned to start operation of the project in 2016 20 MW PV Power Plant in Kom Ombo in cooperation French Development Agency (AFD) - In May 2012, Grant Agreement was signed by the AFD, to fund the conducting of the feasibility study with an amount of 800 Thousand Euro. - A presidential decree no 371 was issued on 14/11/2012 to allocate land about 15 KM2 at Kom Ombo in Aswan for NREA to be used in the implementing of solar plants using Photovoltaic systems with usufruct agreement - The announcement of the request for prequalification was issued to select the consultant for preparing the feasibility study - 34 Companies submitted their prequalification to select a short list of qualified companies. 9 companies were selected as a short list, and it is expected to sign the contract with successful consultant in the 1 st half of 2013 Source: NREA, 2011/2012
Hydropower Aswan High Dam with 2GWHydro power plant
Hydropower Hydropower remains the primary renewable energy source for power generation in the region Egypt is the leader in installed capacity with 2.8 GW. There is a new hydro power plant with a capacity of 32 MW under construction right now Source: NREA, 2011/2012
Outline Overview of Electricity in Egypt The mechanism of renewable energy system in Egypt (New FIT) Primary Energy Supply in Egypt Electricity Generation Sustainable Solutions Solar Power Plants in Egypt Future RE Projects in Egypt Applying ReGrid Procedures (Site assessment)
Applying ReGrid Procedures (Site assessment in ElGouna, Hurghada)
Renewable Energies and the location The power output of every technology depends on the selected location, which requires exact determination of local weather data Databases like Meteonorm or own weather station Measurement of wind speed and direction (assessment for wind power) Measurement of solar radiation (global and diffuse radiation), shortwave and longwave radiation Picture source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Johannes Wellmann, 2013
El Gouna (Hurghada) Renewable Energy Potential source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Johannes Wellmann, 2014
El Gouna (Hurghada) Renewable Energy Potential source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Johannes Wellmann, 2014
Site assessment: El Gouna, Egypt Using Solar-Med-Atlas [http://www.solar-med-atlas.org] source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Johannes Wellmann, 2014
Site assessment: El Gouna, Egypt source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Johannes Wellmann, 2014
Examples School Building source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Johannes Wellmann, 2014
Examples School Building source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Johannes Wellmann, 2014
Examples - SuperMarket source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Johannes Wellmann, 2014
Examples Restaurant source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Johannes Wellmann, 2014
Examples Apartment Housing source: TUB ElGouna Campus, EE, Johannes Wellmann, 2014
Reference(s) 1. The New and Renewable Energy Authorities (NREA) Report (2011/2012) 2. MENA Renewables Status Report REN21 (2012/2013) 3. The Renewable Energy sector in North Africa the untied nations economic commissioning for Africa office for North Africa (September 2012) 4. The Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency, 2013/2014 5. Challenges and Perspectives of Renewable Energies for Egypt presentation, Johannes Wellmann - TU Berlin ElGouna Campus, Energy Engineering, 2014 6. Energy Demand and Supply presentation, Christoph Banhardt - TU Berlin ElGouna Campus, Energy Engineering, 2014
Ancient Egypt... 3,000 years B.C., Egyptians believed in the sun as a god of Light Warmth Energy In short: Life itself Thank You