Issue No. 51 June 2014

CAIRO WEST MAGAZINE
FEATURE
By now there are quite a few experts around town
when it comes to keeping things buzzing. We
have already given the update on diesel-fuelled
generators, but what are the greener options?
Cairo West Magazine was relieved to find both
natural gas and solar powered backup units available in the
market, so read on….
Solar Powered Units
With an average of close to 300 hours of sunshine per
month it seems a shame not to utilise this natural source of
energy. Local manufacturers have cottoned on to the fact
that there is a growing market for solar power, for a wide
variety of purposes. We look at the availability of harnessed
solar power to help us cope with blackouts during the long
summer ahead, through the use of photovoltaic batteries,
which come in various sizes. Prices generally start from
around EGP 15 000, ranging upwards to around EGP 60
000, for initial setup. As each setup is configured to the
purchaser’s requirements enquiries need to be directed
to the sales teams and factories, who will then prepare a
quote.
Egreen
Egreen is working to enhance the role of sustainable
development for the country by providing customers with
the reliable solutions for renewable energy. They aim to
minimize the use of fossil fuel and carbon emissions. They
can custom-build photovoltaic units to handle different
loads, such as lighting, televisions, computers, electronic
devices and all other power consumers.
Cost depends on a variety of factors such as changing
current light sources with LED lights, ongoing or emergency
use and the number of hours required from the system.
egreen-eg.com
Heliomisr
Heliomisr is an Egyptian company that specializes
in manufacturing solar-powered generators for
homes, companies, offices, and clinics as a safe
alternative to electric power during power cut
periods, or in rural areas.
heliomisr.com
Innovations Unlimited Egypt
With a strong track record of over five years in the
Gulf, Innovations Unlimited (IU), now in Egypt,
provide solar power solutions across a wide
spectrum of applications ranging from residential
and commercial power back up solutions to fullscale
solar power farms. IU leverages state-of-theart
Austrian technology with solutions guaranteed
for over 5 years. Their Powerbacker solutions
include battery packs that charge from your normal home
electricity, to photovoltaic panels that harness solar energy,
the coverage ranges from 2 to 10 kWh, designed to support
to A/Cs, TVs, lights, refrigerators, and more for up to 5 hours.
Solutions can be further customized depending on client
needs.
IU is located at 113 Gamal Abdel Nasser St. Sheikh Zayed,
Cairo.
iu-me.com
info-eg@iu-me.com
Natural Gas
Egypt Power
Egypt Power has recently introduced Generac Generators,
powered by natural gas, into the market. Their homestandby
generator covers you when the power goes out;
it comes on automatically, protecting you and your home
24/7. The powerful, reliable Guardian Series is available to
those living in areas with 50 Hz utility service. A full line,
from 8 to 13 kVA is available to provide essential circuit or
whole house backup power protection for many homes.
Many can even back up a central air conditioner while
protecting the remaining rooms in your home, including
home theatres and offices. Enquiries should be sent directly
to their sales team.
egypt-power.com
Egyptian Solar Energy Systems Company
Egyptian Solar Energy Systems Company design,
manufacture, install and service solar hot water systems
for all domestic and industrial applications including solar
heating systems for swimming pools. The company also
assembles and installs solar electric power systems using
photovoltaic panels.
egyptsolar.net
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