EDF to boost foothold in Egyptian PV via KarmSolar stake buy

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Reddit
Email

EDF Renewables and Egyptian developer and supplier of solar power KarmSolar have signed a strategic partnership, helping the former continue its expansion into the African state. 

The partnership will see EDF Renewables, the renewable energy subsidiary of EDF Group, buy an undisclosed stake in the Egyptian firm. The investment will help bankroll various KarmSolar projects around the country, expanding the portfolio through power purchase agreements (PPAs) or distribution contracts.

This article requires Premium SubscriptionBasic (FREE) Subscription

Unlock unlimited access for 12 whole months of distinctive global analysis

Photovoltaics International is now included.

  • Regular insight and analysis of the industry’s biggest developments
  • In-depth interviews with the industry’s leading figures
  • Unlimited digital access to the PV Tech Power journal catalogue
  • Unlimited digital access to the Photovoltaics International journal catalogue
  • Access to more than 1,000 technical papers
  • Discounts on Solar Media’s portfolio of events, in-person and virtual

Or continue reading this article for free

KarmSolar already has close to 170MW of solar PV plant projects in operations, under construction and advanced development, and is considered a leading player in the emerging solar IPP space in Egypt.

Ahmed Zahran, the CEO of KarmSolar said that the investment constituted “a new major step to support our growth”.

“Throughout our conversations with EDF Renewables, it was very clear that they believed in what we want to achieve – which is to promote renewable energy and to make solar power more accessible.”

The investments will form part of EDF Renewables’ goal of doubling its renewable capacity worldwide between 2015 and 2030, to reach 50GW net. Currently it has a gross installed capacity of 12.5GW worldwide, with projects in Brazil, China, India, South Africa and the Middle East, as well as Europe and North America.

EDF Renewables’ executive VP for international operations Frederic Belloy said the company was “delighted”  by the partnership with KarmSolar.

“This partnership is fully in line with EDF Renewables' strategy to offer relevant solutions helping Commercial & Industrial customers achieving their low carbon ambitions through the production and consumption of a competitive renewable energy.

“This investment is also in compliance with EDF's international strategy, North Africa representing a great potential for development. Following the commissioning of our 130MWp solar power plants in Benban recently, it further strengthens our long-term development strategy in Egypt.”

Egypt is aiming to generate 45% of its power using solar power by 2035.

In August, EDF Renewables completed a 130MW PV batch at the major complex of Benban, in Egypt's south, alongside partner Elsewedy Electrics. 

The company is also expanding its operations elsewhere, entering a joint venture with Total Eren in July for a 25-year PPAs for four solar projects with a capacity of 716MW in northern India. In the same month, the company’s first project in Mexico became operational when the 119.6MW (MWp) Bluemex Power 1 Solar Project went live.

26 November 2024
Málaga, Spain
Understanding PV module supply to the European market in 2025. PV ModuleTech Europe 2024 is a two-day conference that tackles these challenges directly, with an agenda that addresses all aspects of module supplier selection; product availability, technology offerings, traceability of supply-chain, factory auditing, module testing and reliability, and company bankability.

Read Next

Subscribe to Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Solar Media Events
April 10, 2024
Dallas, Texas USA
Solar Media Events
April 17, 2024
Lisbon, Portugal
Solar Media Events
May 1, 2024
Dallas, Texas
Solar Media Events
May 21, 2024
Napa, USA