As part of the continuous efforts to strengthen Egypt’s position in the field of renewable energy, Dr. Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, received a delegation from AMEA POWER, headed by Sheikh Hussein Al Nowais, Chairman of the UAE Al Nowais Group, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the Administrative Capital. This visit comes at a crucial time as the state seeks to consolidate its reliance on Solar Energy Wind power, in addition to reducing dependence on traditional fuels and reducing carbon emissions.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance cooperation and increase the company’s investments in renewable energy, including battery-based energy storage technologies, as well as establishing new separate energy storage projects that will enhance the stability of the national electricity grid during peak times.
The minister also gave a comprehensive overview of two energy storage projects with a total capacity of 1,500 MWh in Aswan and Red Sea governorates, where they are the first of their kind not to be connected to specific solar or wind power grids.
Discussions also included the future of the Abydos 2 solar project, which is expected to provide 1,000 MW, as well as a 600 MWh storage plant, and the 500 MW Amont 2 wind project in Ras Shukair.
Dr. Esmat stressed that the coming period will witness a significant expansion in renewable energy projects, which requires the establishment of more energy storage plants to ensure the continuity of electricity flow. Egypt has succeeded in introducing battery energy storage systems for the first time through AMEA POWER with an existing storage station in Aswan with a capacity of 300 MWh.
The minister stressed the importance of strengthening the role of the private sector as a key partner in the implementation of the National Energy Strategy, pointing out that the cooperation with AMEA POWER represents a real success in supporting the transition to clean energy, while achieving the country’s goals of raising the proportion of renewable energy to 42% by 2030 and 65% by 2040.
