Sohag Wind Farm is a 10,000MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Sohag, Egypt. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in a single phase. The project construction is likely to commence in 2026 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2027. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Acwa Power and Egyptian Electricity Transmission. The owners have 50% stake in the project respectively.
The project is expected to generate 50,000GWh electricity to offset 25,500,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2026. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2027.
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About Acwa Power
Acwa Power Co (Acwa Power), formerly the International Company for Water and Power Projects, is a developer, investor, operator, and optimizer of power generation and water desalination projects. Acwa Power's portfolio includes power plants, desalinated water facilities, and green hydrogen plants. The company offers electricity and potable water. Acwa Power also offers operation and maintenance services to the power and water desalination industry through its subsidiary, the First National Operations & Maintenance Co. The company's customers range from governments to private entities including commercial and residential customers in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa including countries such as Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Jordan. Acwa Power is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
About Egyptian Electricity Transmission
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), a subsidiary of Egyptian Electricity Holding Company is an electric service company that provides electrical services. The company operates, manages, and maintains electric power transmission grids on extra and high voltages. It coordinates with electricity production companies and power distribution companies to provide electric energy at voltage levels for all uses. EETC purchases electrical power from power plants, in accordance with the customer demand and supplies it to the subscribers and the distribution companies. The company’s operational regional control centers include Alexandria, Cairo, Canal, Middle Delta, West Delta, Egypt. EETC is headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
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