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Egypt Market

Egypt Raises Electricity Prices: What It Means for Solar Owners

The Egyptian Ministry of Electricity has announced new tariff increases effective April 2026. Residential rates above 2,000 kWh rise by 16%, and all commercial tiers increase by 20%. Here is what this means for solar asset owners.

Comparisons

8 min read2026-03-20

pv.direct and Bank Certificates: How They Differ

Bank certificates and participation in a solar asset work very differently. We compare where the return comes from, the risks, how exit works and the Sharia question — without declaring a winner.

Egypt Market

7 min read2026-03-15

Egypt's Electricity Price Crisis: What It Means for Your Money

Assess electricity costs using your actual tariff and bills. Consumption hours and contract terms determine solar viability; future tariff increases are not guaranteed.

Ownership

10 min read2026-03-10

Sharia-Aligned Ownership Options in Egypt: An Overview (2026)

Many savers in Egypt look for options that fit Sharia principles. This overview covers sukuk, Islamic bank products, real estate, gold, stocks and solar participation — with their characteristics and risks.

Solar Energy

7 min read2026-03-05

Why Egypt Is a Strong Market for Solar Energy

Solar viability in Egypt depends on location, daytime demand, tariffs and installation costs. Use official PVGIS estimates and assess each facility individually.

How Exit Works at pv.direct: Notice, Resale and Capital Return

Ownership

6 min read2026-02-28

How Exit Works at pv.direct: Notice, Resale and Capital Return

Liquidity matters to every participant. Here is how an exit request works at pv.direct — notice period, resale process, capital-return formula and what to keep in mind.

Solar Participation, Stocks and Real Estate: How They Differ

Comparisons

9 min read2026-02-20

Solar Participation, Stocks and Real Estate: How They Differ

Every Egyptian saver faces the same question: where to put the money? We compare three options by source of return, risk, liquidity and effort — without picking a winner.

What Is Musharakah? How pv.direct Participation Relates to It

Ownership

5 min read2026-02-15

What Is Musharakah? How pv.direct Participation Relates to It

An introduction to Musharakah in Islamic finance — and how pv.direct participation is designed to align with its principles, including what that does and does not mean.

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