News
12 June 2025

Africa’s largest solar energy, battery storage project receives $184m

In:
Power, Renewables
Region:
Middle East & Africa

AfDB has approved a financing package of up to $184.1 million to support the development of the Obelisk 1GW solar PV project and 200MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt. The project will be Africa’s largest solar power plant.The project’s total cost is estimated at more than $590...

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