Egypt’s New Capital affordable housing project goes solar
Egypt’s Minister of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Randa El-Menshawy, has reviewed the completion of 37 solar power stations installed across residential buildings within the “Housing for All Egyptians” low-income housing initiative in Garden City.
The Minister described the project as the largest deployment of solar installations within the national affordable housing programme to date.
Each station has a capacity of 3 kilowatts/hour, forming part of the state’s ongoing efforts to rationalise energy consumption, expand renewable energy use, and accelerate the transition towards sustainable urban development.
Minister El-Menshawy affirmed that the government is pursuing an integrated urban vision aimed at embedding sustainable development principles to enhance citizens’ quality of life.
She noted that this strategy relies on adhering to international green infrastructure standards and adopting flexible policies to combat climate change, ultimately transforming new cities into healthy, environmentally friendly urban hubs.
The Minister added that the project aligns with the National Strategy for Green Building and Urban Development, marking a qualitative shift towards more efficient and sustainable resource management systems.
Given rapid urban expansion and the growing demand for housing, she emphasised that adopting urban models that promote rational energy use is essential to securing high standards of living for present and future generations.
Ahmed El-Araby, Head of the Garden City New Capital Authority, confirmed that installation works on all 37 solar power stations are complete.
The systems have been successfully connected to the buildings’ lighting and service networks.
He further noted that coordination with the Suez Canal Electricity Distribution Company has been finalised to install backup meters.
The stations operate on an on-grid system, ensuring seamless integration with the national electricity grid.
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