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Infinity Solar\u2019s 30 MW solar power plant, the first of 16 solar plants financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Aswan\u2019s Benban solar park, has been completed and connected to Egypt\u2019s national electricity grid, EBRD said on Monday<\/a>. The plant was co-financed by the Dutch Development Bank (FMO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The 16 plants are expected to generate a combined 750 MW of clean energy once completed, and will \u201creduce carbon dioxide emissions by 900,000 tonnes a year,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Infinity Solar\u2019s 30 MW solar power plant, the first of 16 solar plants financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Aswan\u2019s Benban solar park, has been completed and connected to Egypt\u2019s national electricity grid, EBRD said on Monday. 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