The Marsa Alam water desalination plant, has become operational. The plant, located in Egypt’s Red Sea governorate, is situated 747.3 km away from Cairo, the capital city.
The project was a partnership of KarmWater, the water solutions division of Egyptian company KarmSolar, with the Red Sea Diving Safari-Marsa Shagra hotel complex and construction began two years ago.
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Water requirements
With a daily capacity of 300 m3, the new desalination plant will meet 100% of the water requirements for the Red Sea Diving Safari – Marsa Shagra complex throughout the year. The water produced by the plant will be supplied to the hotel’s guests through a distribution network.
Additionally, the desalinated water can be utilized for irrigation purposes to address water stress and enhance crop yields. KarmWater states that the salinity of this water is 42% better than other conventional water sources in the Red Sea governorate.
The Marsa Alam desalination plant is currently powered by solar energy to the extent of 30%. KarmSolar’s Marsa Alam Solar Grid supplies this clean energy, and there are plans to increase the solar power contribution to 100% within the next decade.
The CEO of KarmSolar, Ahmed Zahran, explains that this development aligns with their vision of becoming a multi-utility provider. Previously, the solar grid in Marsa Alam supplied electricity to customers in the area, and now it will also serve as a reliable and cost-effective source of water for them.
