Egypt''s renewable energy production to rise to 12 GW in 2026

"Egypt is relying on solar and wind power projects undertaken by the local and foreign private sectorby the end of 2026, renewable energy generation will reach 12,000 MW

2024 Jun 22

Scatec Initiates $590 Million Solar Project in Egypt with Energy Storage

CAIRO - 7 May 2025: Scatec has officially launched the construction of its $590 million, 1.1 GW Obelisk solar project in Nagaa Hammadi, Egypt, which will also include 200 MWh of battery

2024 Aug 08

AMEA Power Successfully Commissions

The commissioning of this BESS project marks AMEA Power''s first utility-scale storage project in North Africa, reinforcing the company''s

2024 Dec 05

Egypt''s Pioneering Solar and Battery Storage

The global push for clean energy has found a significant new champion in Egypt, with the announcement of a landmark US$479.1

2023 Mar 27

Egypt''s Renewable Energy Buildout Continues as First Utility

Egypt is among the Middle Eastern countries looking to accelerate the growth of renewable energy.

2024 Aug 10

Egypt Lights the Way with EBRD Funded Solar and Battery Storage Project

Discover how Egypt is pioneering renewable energy with its first large-scale solar and battery storage project in Nagaa Hammadi, backed by EBRD and Scatec ASA, aiming to

2024 Sep 27

Egypt Lights the Way with EBRD Funded Solar

Discover how Egypt is pioneering renewable energy with its first large-scale solar and battery storage project in Nagaa Hammadi,

2023 Jan 14

Egypt signs letter of intent to join Battery Energy

The first agreement was signed between the Norwegian company SCATEC and the Ministry of Electricity in Egypt, to generate 1

2024 Nov 19

Egypt''s 1GW / 200MWh solar-plus-storage project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a US$30 million equity bridge loan to support

2023 Feb 13

AMEA Power commissions Egypt''s largest solar

The project, completed in just 18 months, is one of the largest solar PV plants in Africa AMEA Power signed the power purchase

2024 Apr 22

Egypt: Government signs contracts for 1,500MWh BESS projects

Egypt''s minister for electricity and renewable energy Dr Mahmoud Esmat (centre) at the signing of the CPAs. Image: AMEA Power Egypt''s government has signed contracts

2025 Feb 07

Egypt''s Renewable Energy Plan: Targeting 12 GW

Explore Egypt''s ambitious plan to add 12 GW of renewable energy by 2026. Learn about the $3.5B investment in wind and solar

2024 Nov 01

Egypt Commits to Green Energy With Major Solar and Wind Projects

The wind project is expected to finalize site measurements by mid-2026 before moving to full-scale construction. According to Egypt''s Minister of Electricity, Mahmoud

2025 May 15

Scatec signs PPA for 1 GW solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage

12 September, Cairo/Oslo: Scatec ASA has signed a USD denominated 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for a 1 GW solar

2025 Aug 13

Egypt''s Renewable Energy Buildout Continues as

Egypt is among the Middle Eastern countries looking to accelerate the growth of renewable energy.

2025 Jun 26

Egyptian Solar Set to Expand Beyond the Massive

Egypt was one of the first African countries to develop large scale renewable energy projects and had 555 MW of wind power

2023 Jun 29

Egypt Commits to Green Energy With Major Solar

The wind project is expected to finalize site measurements by mid-2026 before moving to full-scale construction. According to Egypt''s

2023 Oct 22

Solar and batteries could help Egypt beat its

Egypt''s first large-scale hybrid solar and battery plant has begun construction as the country looks to its abundant sunshine to help

2023 Aug 07

Scatec starts construction of large scale solar and

Oslo/Cairo, 05 May 2025: Scatec ASA has commenced construction of its 1.1 GW Obelisk solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project in Egypt.

2026 Jan 21

EBRD, AFDB and BII support pioneering solar and

On completion, it will be the first integrated solar photovoltaic and battery storage project of this scale in Egypt, and a significant

2025 Oct 19

Scatec starts construction of large scale solar and battery storage

"We are proud to break ground on Egypt''s first hybrid solar and battery project, building on our proven track record with similar developments.

2025 Aug 09

Scatec and Amea Power to Build Landmark Solar +Energy

Scatec ASA has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC). The project aims to build a 1 GW solar

2025 Jul 26

Wind Power Development in Egypt:

This paper discusses the growth of wind power in Egypt, providing valuable information for those interested in developing wind projects. It reviews the national renewable energy plan, policies,

2024 Dec 01

Egypt''s Pioneering Solar and Battery Storage Project Secures

The global push for clean energy has found a significant new champion in Egypt, with the announcement of a landmark US$479.1 million loan for the nation''s first integrated

2025 Dec 02

AMEA Power Commissions Landmark 500MW

With projects in 20 countries, a 6GW+ project pipeline, and 1,600MW+ in operation and under/near construction, the company is

2024 Mar 01

Ras Ghareb Wind Farm, Ras Ghareb, Egypt

It is the first independent power producer (IPP) project in the country. The project was developed by Ras Ghareb Wind Energy, a

2026 Jan 16

EBRD backs Egypt''s first solar and battery storage project

EBRD making US$ 30 million equity bridge loan to Obelisk Solar Power, a project company owned by Scatec ASA Facility to finance a new 1 GWac solar plant with 200 MWh of

2023 Jun 08

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