Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, held talks with a delegation from UAE-based AMEA Power, a subsidiary of the Al Nowais Group headed by Sheikh Hussein Al Nowais, to review progress on renewable energy and standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects with a combined generation capacity of 1,500 MW.

The meeting focused on the latest developments of solar and wind power projects, in addition to connected and BESS with a total storage capacity of 2,100 MWh. The projects are being implemented in Zaafarana, Ras Shukeir, and Benban as part of Egypt’s broader strategy for energy transition and expansion in renewable energy generation and storage technologies.

The discussions came within the framework of the government’s plan to increase the share of clean energy in the national electricity mix to 45% by 2028, while reducing dependence on fossil fuels and enhancing the stability and reliability of the unified national grid.

The meeting also reviewed the operational status of projects already connected to the grid, including the 500 MW Kom Ombo solar power plant in Aswan and its associated 300 MWh BESS, as well as the 500 MW wind farm project in the Gulf of Suez region.

In addition, the talks addressed implementation updates and execution timelines for several major renewable energy projects currently under development. These include the 500 MW Amunet 2 wind farm project in Ras Shukeir and the 1,000 MW Abydos 2 solar power project in the Benban area, alongside connected battery storage systems with a combined capacity of 600 MWh.

The two sides also discussed progress on BESS projects, including a 500 MWh facility in Zaafarana and a 1,000 MWh standalone storage project in Benban.

During the meeting, both parties stressed the importance of adhering to implementation schedules, accelerating project execution procedures, and ensuring timely grid connection. They highlighted the growing role of energy storage systems in improving grid stability and maximising returns from renewable energy generation.

Esmat reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to maximising the utilisation of Egypt’s abundant renewable energy resources, noting that the government is moving forward with a carefully planned expansion of both connected and standalone energy storage systems.

He added that the electricity sector is taking the necessary measures to accelerate the rollout of solar and wind energy projects as part of the state’s broader strategy to reduce fuel consumption, support grid stability, and achieve sustainable development objectives.

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