\u2022 The EBRD delivers a US$ 74.1 million financing package for Infinity Power\u2019s 200 MW wind farm in Ras Ghareb, Egypt.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Infinity Power\u2019s latest wind project and EBRD\u2019s financing of it will advance delivery of the energy pillar of Egypt\u2019s Nexus on Water, Food and Energy programme.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Co-financing from the Green Climate Fund, Proparco, and JICA.<\/p>\n
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) continues to champion Egypt\u2019s renewable energy ambitions with a new funding arrangement for the development and construction of a 200 MW wind farm in the Ras Ghareb region.<\/p>\n
The EBRD is providing a comprehensive financing package of US$74.1 million for the 200 MW Ras Ghareb onshore wind farm in Egypt jointly owned by Infinity Power and Masdar.<\/p>\n
The package includes an EBRD senior loan of up to US$60.7 million, a concessional loan of up to US$ 3.38 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and an investment grant of up to US$ 10 million.<\/p>\n
The EBRD is the principal development partner for Egypt\u2019s flagship Nexus on Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) initiative, and is acting as a lead institution on the Ras Ghareb project, marshalling resources from GCF, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and Proparco to bring the wind farm to fruition.<\/p>\n
The construction of the Ras Ghareb wind farm will start in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
On completion it will make a notable contribution towards Egypt\u2019s goal of achieving 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2028 under the NWFE programme.<\/p>\n
The initiative builds on the EBRD\u2019s steadfast commitment to decarbonisation and the advancement of renewable energy in Egypt.<\/p>\n
Once operational, the wind farm is expected to reduce the country\u2019s annual CO2 emissions by 390,000 tonnes.<\/p>\n
In addition, the project will enhance skills development and employment prospects by launching a certified internship programme for young engineers in the region, with a particular focus on empowering women to participate in the burgeoning energy sector.<\/p>\n
Infinity Power is already an owner and operator of several wind and solar farms in Egypt, as well as across Africa more broadly.<\/p>\n
The company has 1.3 GW of wind and solar in operation across Egypt, Senegal and South Africa, and an active pipeline of projects in development across the African continent.<\/p>\n
Infinity Power aims to have 10 GW of clean power in operation across Africa by 2030.<\/p>\n
Harry Boyd-Carpenter, Managing Director of the EBRD\u2019s Sustainable Infrastructure Group, commented:
\n\u201cWe are thrilled to deepen our longstanding partnership with our valued clients Infinity and Masdar. This project stands as a shining example of what can be achieved when visionary companies join forces with committed international partners. Our collaboration with JICA and Proparco with the crucial support of the GCF, underlines the power of global cooperation in not only advancing renewable energy but also building a more sustainable and inclusive future for all. Our gratitude extends to the government of Egypt for its ongoing support and instrumental role throughout.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Co-Founder and Chairman, Infinity Power, said:
\n\u201cWe are deeply grateful for the support of our finance partners namely the EBRD, the Green Climate Fund (GCF), JICA, and PROPARCO, which has been instrumental in bringing the Ras Ghareb project to this stage. We also acknowledge the invaluable contributions of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company and the Ministry of Finance. Strong partnerships of this kind are vital not only to delivering Egypt\u2019s clean energy ambitions but also to accelerating the wider transition towards a more sustainable future across Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n
Nayer Fouad, Co-Founder and CEO, Infinity Power, said:
\n\u201cRas Ghareb is a clear demonstration of our commitment to turning plans into reality. Once completed, the wind farm will supply clean power to more than 300,000 homes and cut Egypt\u2019s annual carbon emissions by around 390,000 tonnes. Each project we deliver takes us closer to our goal of 10 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, while also strengthening energy security and driving Africa\u2019s clean energy transition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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