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Entity
Function
New and Renewable Energy Authority
NREA develops commercial renewable
energy programs in Egypt under the
supervision of the MOERE. 36 The
NREA maintains a particular focus on
solar and wind technologies. 37 It is also
the proprietor of land earmarked for
renewable development, with permits for
land allocation obtained from the NREA.
The NREA is independent from the
EEHC but reports to the MOERE. 38
Nuclear Power Plants Authority
The NPPA is charged with establishing
and managing nuclear plants in Egypt, as
well as undertaking research required for
nuclear power project development. 39 It
is the owner and future operator of the
El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. 40 The
NPPA reports to the Ministry of
Electricity and Renewable Energy. 41
Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory
Authority
The NRRA is responsible for leading
regulatory tasks on nuclear and radiation
facilities, activities, and practices. 42 The
authority was established as an
independent agency reporting to Egypt’s
prime minister. 43
Egyptian Electric Holding Company
The EEHC is the successor of the
now-defunct Egyptian Electricity
Authority, the vertically integrated utility.
As a result of unbundling, the EEHC is
home to Egypt’s 16 state-owned, legally
separated electric service companies—9
generation companies, 1 transmission
company and 6 distribution companies. 44
Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company The EETC is the government
transmission company that sits within the
EEHC. It serves as the offtaker for
private generation projects and the issuer
of bids and tenders (in collaboration with
the NREA for renewable schemes). The
EETC will be removed from the EEHC,
becoming the nation’s independent
system operator, to permit increased
competition, per Law 87/2015. 45