CAIRO – The Industrial Modernization Centre (IMC) revealed that the solar cell station at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) generates approximately 2.24 GWh of electricity annually, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 1,006 tons per year.
In a statement, the center explained that such steps boost the state’s efforts towards transitioning to clean energy, achieving sustainable development goals, and realizing Egypt Vision 2030.
The note said the IMC undertook the management and supervision of the execution of the GEM’s solar cell station, with funding provided by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This makes the Grand Egyptian Museum the first green museum in Africa and the Middle East to rely on solar energy.
The IMC’s participation in implementing these stations within the GEM represents a practical model for the success of cooperation between national and international bodies in green transformation projects, reinforcing the center’s role in supporting the green economy and renewable energy through tangible national success stories that represent the cornerstone for a more sustainable future for Egypt, the statement added.
