20 companies express their interest in 600 MW solar power projects in West Nile

20 regional and international companies have expressed their interest in bidding for solar power projects in West Nile with a combined production capacity of 600 MW, Al Borsa reports. The companies include Scatec Solar, an Elsewedy Electric-Marubeni consortium, PowerChina, ACWA Power, and SkyPower. The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) had tendered the project last month, which will see the winning company establish one 600 MW station, two 300 MW stations, or three 200 MW stations. Interested developers who have prior experience will be allowed to submit their technical and financial bids until 19 February. The developers will also be required to pay the EETC EGP 10k by 19 February as a downpayment.