New and Renewable Energy Authority explained

New and Renewable Energy Authority
Formed:	1986

New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) is the government institution which is responsible for the promotion and development of renewable energy projects which include solar and wind energy in Egypt. The main role of the authority is providing research and development for new and renewable energy projects. NREA is affiliated with many energy projects which includes Zafarana wind farm the first wind farm in Egypt and Africa, Jabal al-Zeit wind farm, Benban solar park and others.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Recently, The Authority worked in a project (The Migratory Soaring Birds (MSB)) to protect the migrating birds with the ministry of environment. In 2020 the project awarded the International Energy Prize for saving millions of birds from death by colliding with wind turbines in Jabal al-Zeit wind farm north of Hurghada. ^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: European governments help Egypt to build Zafarana windfarm - Renewable Energy Focus. www.renewableenergyfocus.com.
2. Web site: EGYPT: NREA examines projects for construction of power plants (6.34GW). 15 April 2020. Afrik 21.
3. Web site: Zafarana Wind Farm: Egypt’s Largest Wind Power Plant. SCIplanet.
4. Web site: Egypt shows encouraging plans in the renewable energy market. Nicolette Pombo-van. Zyl. 4 June 2020.
5. Web site: New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) Archives. Egypt Independent.
6. Web site: Egypt buys $230mln solar energy from private sector since Feb. 2018. www.zawya.com.
7. Web site: One of the Most Prestigious Environmental Awards Recognises the Migratory Soaring Birds Project in Egypt. BirdLife. International. BirdLife.
8. Web site: جائزة دولية لحماية «الطيور المهاجرة» - المصري اليوم. www.almasryalyoum.com.