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Scatec Solar adds to Ukrainian PV growth as 47MW debut goes live

August 30, 2019

The Norwegian developer also switched on 65MW of new capacity in Egypt's giant Benban complex this week.

Various joint ventures complete 195MW of PV projects in Egypt’s Benban

August 20, 2019

Complex near Aswan witnesses commissioning of 130MW duo by Elsewedy Electric and EDF plus 65MW latest bifacial batch by Scatec Solar and partners.

Voltalia seeks €376m to reach 2.6GW-by-2023 goal

June 25, 2019

Parent Creadev, existing backer Proparco and the EBRD to fund €283m of total capital increase, launched by firm to push PV, wind portfolio from current 1GW.

Scatec Solar hits milestones with projects in Ukraine, Egypt, Mali

June 3, 2019

Firm breaks ground on 148MW plant in former Soviet state, links second 65MW bifacial unit at Benban complex and signs deal for 33MW farm by river Niger.

Egypt utility eyes auction for major solar project West of the Nile

April 29, 2019

EETC wants to progress Egypt's renewable energy programme through auction-based procurement, with advice from the IFC.

Scatec Solar’s first bifacial project goes live in Egypt

April 12, 2019

Developer links first 65MW of 400MW project at Benban complex, with panels supplied by LONGi and funded by development players keen on bifacial tech.

EBRD bullish on bifacial solar potential in Middle East

March 20, 2019

Development financier tells PV Tech why innovation makes sense in fiercely competitive PV region despite risks of untried technology.

Acciona, Swicorp finalise PV trio in Egypt

February 27, 2019

Firms to each own half of 186MWp capacity (150MW rated) built with US$180 million investment at government-sponsored Benban complex.

60MW Egyptian module plant nears completion

December 12, 2018

Mondragon Assembly close to commissioning production line for Arab International Optronics.

Gamesa Electric to supply 400MW of inverters to Scatec Solar in Egypt

November 29, 2018

Gamesa Electric is to supply 66 PV inverters to 400MW of capacity being set up by Scatec Solar at the Benban solar park in Egypt.

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