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A 6 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) plant developed in Sharm El-Sheikh is now fully operational – ready to provide clean, renewable energy to COP27, the United Nations climate change conference taking place in the Egyptian city. 

The 6MWp plant, which can generate as much as 11,723 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy per year (enough to power more than 5,000 homes while cutting CO2 emissions by over 4,000 tonnes) will continue to operate after the conference, providing clean energy to the city for years to come. Two other solar plants of equivalent size have also been developed ahead of COP27.  

The project was developed by Infinity Power Holding, the joint venture between the UAE’s Masdar and Egypt’s Infinity, and a Principal Partner for COP27. Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar, said they were proud to be able to deliver clean energy to support COP27 through the Infinity Power platform.

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, said COP27 represents a vital opportunity to turn positive words into impactful actions. “So it is important that we do what we can to reduce its carbon footprint and showcase sustainable solutions to the world.” 

Mohamed Ismail Mansour, Chairman of Infinity Power, said they were delighted to be able to support COP27 in Egypt, by delivering clean, renewable energy-based solutions to power the event. “We will continue providing sustainable energy solutions to Sharm El-Sheikh for years to come through our solar plant, providing clean power to a city with an important role in Egyptian diplomacy and international relations.”

Nayer Fouad, CEO of Infinity Power said the solar power plant will not only contribute towards powering COP27 but will also provide sustainable energy, making an invaluable contribution towards Sharm El-Sheikh’s growing infrastructure.