MESIA reports strong solar PV forecast for Egypt and Jordan

A report released by the Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) at World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, forecasts a strong year for Egypt in 2016. According to the report, Egypt could connect half a gigawatt  in 2016.  The report also outlines six solar trends for MENA this year: very low LCOE, greater desire for energy independency, growth in the commercial and industrial solar sectors, more distributed PV, strengthening of electrical networks and the added bonus of low oil and gas prices. Read more