Deal #9836 Version 92006 Version 93600
Intended size
95.38 ha
3β€―700 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
  • [current] 95.38 ha
  • [2018, current] 3700 ha
Size in operation (production)
  • [current] 95.38 ha
  • 95.38 ha
  • [2023, current] 3700 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.
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.Therefore, The entire Benban Solar Park covers 3,720 hectares. The shapefile polygon indicates an area in operation of 3700 ha.
Intention of investment
  • [current] Solar park (95.38 ha)
  • [2018, current] Solar park (3700 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Another source indicates the intended size as 3700 ha. Another source indicates the intended size as 95,38 ha.
Carbon offset project
Yes
Actors involved in the negotiation / admission process
  • Egyptian government Government / state institutions (government, ministries, departments, agencies etc.)
  • NASA Government / state institutions (government, ministries, departments, agencies etc.)
  • Egyptian government Government / state institutions (government, ministries, departments, agencies etc.)
  • NASA Government / state institutions (government, ministries, departments, agencies etc.)
  • Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy. Government / state institutions (government, ministries, departments, agencies etc.)
Name of investment project
Benban Infinity Solar PV Park
Benban Infinity Solar PV Park/Infinity 50, Benban Solar Park
Comment on investment chain
The project was developed by ib vogt, Infinity Energy and Solizer. Abu Dhabi Future Energy, Infinity Energy and Solizer are currently owning the project. In September 2014, the project was initiated as part of Egyptian government's Sustainable Energy Strategy 2035.Initially, NASA had aided in finding the best location to establish the solar park. Construction costed US$4 billion.It was established in partnership with the private sector and specialized international expertise.
The project was developed by ib vogt, Infinity Energy and Solizer. Abu Dhabi Future Energy, Infinity Energy and Solizer are currently owning the project. In September 2014, the project was initiated as part of Egyptian government's Sustainable Energy Strategy 2035.Initially, NASA had aided in finding the best location to establish the solar park. Construction costed US$4 billion.It was established in partnership with the private sector and specialized international expertise.The project cost is $100m.
Carbon sequestration/offsetting
  • [current] Solar park
    Estimated annual emission reduction/removal: 640000 tCO2e
    Certification standard: "--"
Comment on carbon sequestration/offsetting
The project generates 148,000MWh electricity and supplies enough clean energy to power 20,000 households, offsetting 64,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year. The project consists of 95,040 modules, each with 320W nameplate capacity
Overall comment
Benban is currently the 4th largest solar power plant in the world,The Benban Solar Park is a part of Egypt’s Nubian Suns Feed-in Tariff program, which is a major initiative to influence private sector capital and expertise, in order to support the goal of generating 20% electricity from renewable resources by 2022. At the end of January 2019, ib vogt commenced construction of a portfolio of three additional solar power plants with a total capacity of 166.5 MWp in Benban, Aswan Governorate, Egypt. The project partners – an international conglomerate consisting of ib vogt, Infinity Solar, Phoenix Energy and BPE Partners – achieved financial close at the end of October
Benban is currently the 4th largest solar power plant in the world,The Benban Solar Park is a part of Egypt’s Nubian Suns Feed-in Tariff program, which is a major initiative to influence private sector capital and expertise, in order to support the goal of generating 20% electricity from renewable resources by 2022. At the end of January 2019, ib vogt commenced construction of a portfolio of three additional solar power plants with a total capacity of 166.5 MWp in Benban, Aswan Governorate, Egypt. The project partners – an international conglomerate consisting of ib vogt, Infinity Solar, Phoenix Energy and BPE Partners – achieved financial close at the end of October

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Spatial accuracy level
Exact location
Coordinates
Point
Lat: 24.44034
Lng: 32.74157
Lat: 24.41588
Lng: 32.71864
Comment
It is located in Benban (Aswan Governorate) in the western desert, approximately 650 km south of Cairo and 40 km northwest of Aswan. The station is located about 35 km northwest of Aswan in the village of Benban in the Daraw Center.
It is located in Benban (Aswan Governorate) in the western desert, approximately 650 km south of Cairo and 40 km northwest of Aswan. The station is located about 35 km northwest of Aswan in the village of Benban in the Daraw Center. Shapefile added from Google Earth Pro

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No
Publication title
Google Earth Pro
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Shapefile from Google Earth Pro

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Other
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Google Earth Pro
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Shapefile Polygon from Google Earth Pro.

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Type
Media report
Url
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Publication title
Egypt: Benban, a model of clean energy production in Africa
Date
2023-03-29
Organisation
African Development Bank
Comment on data source
Size information, operation and employment information