Egypt has advanced its renewable energy agenda by launching a large-scale wind power programme supported by a new cooperation agreement covering major energy investments. The deal includes plans to develop 4,750 megawatts of wind capacity alongside 4,000 megawatt-hours of battery storage, marking a significant expansion of the country’s clean energy infrastructure.
The agreement involves the state-owned Tahya Misr Holding Company, the Ministry of Electricity, and the Ministry of Finance, and focuses on building wind farms in key locations such as the Gulf of Suez, Ras Shukeir, Galala, and Zafarana. Battery storage systems will also be deployed in multiple areas, including regions south of Cairo, Damanhur, and Wadi El Natrun, to support energy distribution and reliability.
Tahya Misr will oversee both financing and implementation of the projects, with electricity priced in local currency. The developments are expected to be completed within two years in coordination with the national electricity transmission company, ensuring integration into the existing grid.
The inclusion of battery storage is expected to enhance renewable energy efficiency and maintain grid stability, particularly during periods of high demand. This approach reflects Egypt’s efforts to modernize its energy systems while accommodating a growing share of renewable sources.
The initiative also signals an upward revision of Egypt’s renewable energy targets, with the government now aiming for 45% of electricity generation to come from renewable sources by 2028, compared to the earlier goal of 42% by 2030.
Looking ahead, the country’s power sector is projected to undergo substantial growth, with solar capacity expected to rise sharply over the next decade and wind energy also expanding significantly, reinforcing Egypt’s long-term transition toward a more sustainable energy mix.
