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Egypt regulates renewable energy use for public road advertisements
via Egypt Today2 min read
Engineer Iman Nabil, CEO of the National Authority for Regulating Public Road Advertisements, and Dr. Ali Abdel Fattah, CEO of the Electricity Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Authority, held a meeting to discuss regulations for using renewable energy to power public road advertisements. This initiative aligns with Egypt's sustainability and energy efficiency goals. The discussion focused on proposals to encourage advertisers to adopt clean energy, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources and support the country's green transformation, emissions reduction, and resource efficiency. Both parties emphasized the need for a regulatory framework to establish clear standards for renewable energy use in billboards, ensuring efficient performance, public safety, and a clean appearance on major roads. They highlighted that expanding clean energy in advertising is crucial for modernizing the public road advertising system, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening sustainability, stressing the importance of coordination among authorities to maintain quality standards and preserve the visual character of public spaces.
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