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Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker met yesterday with a delegation from China\u2019s United Energy Group, which is interested in setting up solar and concentrated solar power plants, according to Al Mal<\/a>. The Hong Kong-listed energy firm has been eyeing new investments in Egypt\u2019s energy sector since at least last October<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker met yesterday with a delegation from China\u2019s United Energy Group, which is interested in setting up solar and concentrated solar power plants, according to Al Mal. 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