Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat and a delegation from Norway’s Scatec have reviewed work progress on solar, wind, and battery storage projects across Egypt. The talks focused on speeding up implementation and ensuring projects are delivered on schedule.
The meeting, held on Sunday, covered the first phase of the Obelisk solar plant in Nag Hammadi, with a capacity of 500 MW, and a connected battery storage system of 200 MWh, both linked to the grid earlier this year.
The second phase, also 500 MW, is set to connect in the coming weeks. Other projects under review include 3,100 MW of solar and wind power and 4,000 MWh of battery storage facilities in the Red Sea, Qena, Minya, and Alexandria.
Minister Esmat highlighted Egypt’s plan to expand battery storage systems to maximise renewable energy use, stabilise the grid, and reduce fuel consumption. He confirmed that Egypt aims to raise renewable energy’s share in the national power mix to 45% by 2028, ahead of the original 2030 target.
The minister praised Scatec’s expertise and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting private sector participation in clean energy projects, strengthening Egypt’s role as a regional hub for sustainable power and innovation.
Esmat highlighted Egypt’s plan to expand battery storage systems to maximize renewable energy use, stabilize the grid, and reduce fuel consumption. He confirmed that Egypt aims to raise renewable energy’s share in the national power mix to 45% by 2028, ahead of the original 2030 target.
The minister praised Scatec’s expertise and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting private sector participation in clean energy projects, strengthening Egypt’s role as a regional hub for sustainable power and innovation.
