The Egyptian government continues to implement the Green Sharm project to turn Sharm El Sheikh into an integrated model of a green city and sustainable tourist destination, in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and South Sinai governorate.
The project is being implemented over 6 years and covers an area of 42 square kilometers of Sharm El Sheikh's land area, as well as the marine and coastal areas of the Ras Mohammed, Nabq and Abu Galum protected areas.
A report issued today by the Ministry of Local Development and Environment said the project has so far achieved tangible results, including:
Implementing 50 public and private sector projects with investments of around $19.9 million.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of around 85,100 tonnes.
Implementing a package of solar energy projects with a total capacity exceeding 4 megawatts, including plants at Sharm El Sheikh Airport, the city museum and a number of schools, hospitals and hotels.
Installing 891 solar-powered streetlights.
Raising the city's total renewable energy capacity to around 55 megawatts, representing around 18% of the city's total electricity consumption.
This was according to the official Facebook page of Egypt's Cabinet.
