Egypt can rely on solar energy to cover power needs, export to Europe: Farouk el-Baz

CAIRO - 16 December 2021: Egypt enjoys solar energy more than any part in the world, said famous Egyptian scientist Dr. Farouk el-Baz.

El-Baz added that the maps show that the Western Desert and part of Libya receive the most solar energy in the entire world.

He further stated in a TV program, that he highly appreciates the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to benefit from solar energy through cooperation with international companies specialized in renewable energy.

“We should have done this a long time, because solar energy can cover Egypt’s needs of electricity, no exaggeration, besides the Egyptian state can also export electricity generated from solar energy to Europe,” he continued.

Dr. Farouk El-Baz added: "Egypt has experts in solar energy, and solar energy must be fully used in Egypt."

He further warned of negative consequences of climate change and how it could destroy countries, highlighting the changes seen in atmosphere as a result, not only on earth, but also on other planets.