Cairo pumped hydropower storage

The facility will use two (lower and upper) water reservoirs with 7.3 million cubic metres of live storage capacity each, six large-diameter high-pressure penstocks and an underground powerhouse equipped with six 400MW reversible pump/turbine units.

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6 FAQs about [Cairo pumped hydropower storage]

How many MW will a pumped storage plant produce in Egypt?

There are also studies and negotiations ongoing for a pumped storage plant (PSP Ataqa 2,100 MW). The official target is to achieve a generation of about 20% from renewables by 2020. ANDRITZ HYDRO has a long history in Egypt. First equipment deliveries took place in the early 1920s.

What are Egypt's hydropower plans?

According to the government, there are a lot of hydropower facilities to be upgraded. There are also studies and negotiations ongoing for a pumped storage plant (PSP Ataqa 2,100 MW). The official target is to achieve a generation of about 20% from renewables by 2020. ANDRITZ HYDRO has a long history in Egypt.

How much will Egypt's first power plant cost in 2024?

The project is being developed with an estimated $2.7bn investment. Scheduled for commissioning in 2024, it will be the first power plant in Egypt to generate electricity using water storage and pumping during peak times.

Does Egypt have a hydropower potential?

The government has struggled to meet the demands of Egypt’s rapidly growing population through economic reform and massive investments. Egypt has a technically feasible hydropower potential of about 50,000 GWh/year strongly depending on the Nile River, the flow, upstream requirements and irrigation needs.

Who is implementing hydro power projects executive authority (hppea)?

Hydro Power Projects Executive Authority (HPPEA) will be the implementing agency of the project under the Government of Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy. The project is being developed with an estimated $2.7bn investment.

What is attaqa pumped storage power plant?

Attaqa pumped storage power plant is a 2,400MW power plant being developed on the Attaqa mountain in Suez, Egypt. Credit: Zeinab Mohamed. Artelia and AF Consult have been appointed as the owner’s engineers for the project. Credit: AF Consult. Attaqa pumped storage power project is expected to be commissioned in 2024. Credit: Blondinrikard Fröberg.