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Deal #9836 Version #92006

Egypt, Arab Rep.
Created at
2023-02-01
Last update
2024-03-01
Last full update
2024-07-30

Land area

Intended size
95.38 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [current] 95.38 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [current] 95.38 ha
Comment on land area
Benban Infinity Solar PV Park is a ground-mounted solar project which is spread over an area of 95.38 hectares. Benban Solar Park located on an area of 37.2 km2 (14.4 sq mi) which is subdivided into 41 separate plots arranged in 4 rows with each plot range in size from 0.3 km2 (0.12 sq mi) to 1 km2 (0.39 sq mi). Each plot will be available to different companies to develop.

Intention of investment

Intention of investment
  • [current] Solar park (95.38 ha)

Negotiation status

Negotiation status
  • [2014-09] Intended (Expression of interest)
  • [current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
In September 2014, the project was initiated as part of Egyptian government's Sustainable Energy Strategy 2035

Implementation status

Implementation status
  • [2018-02] Startup phase (no production)
  • [2019-01, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
Construction began between February-March 2018. Project construction commenced in 2018 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in January 2019.

Contract farming

Contract farming
No