Egypt is advancing its renewable energy transition by expanding clean energy projects and upgrading its electricity grid. Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, outlined these efforts during the Ordinary General Assembly of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC). The meeting reviewed the EETC’s performance during the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
The ministry has been modernizing the national grid to accommodate growing renewable energy capacity and reduce energy losses. The transformation includes developing a smart grid system to enhance efficiency and manage large-scale electricity generation from renewable sources. This includes integrating solar, wind, and hydro projects into the grid.
EETC Chairperson Mona Rizq reported that the company invested EGP 7.6 billion during the fiscal year to expand high-voltage stations, regional control centers, and transmission lines. As of now, Egypt’s renewable energy capacity from operational, under-construction, or planned wind, solar, and hydro projects has reached approximately 22.8 GW. Battery storage systems are also being developed to stabilize the grid.
One major renewable energy project in Egypt is the Benban Solar Park, with a capacity of 1.65 GW. It is among the world’s largest solar installations. Another project, the Gulf of Suez Wind Farm, is under construction with a planned capacity of 500 MW.
The ministry is also working on regional energy interconnection projects to link Egypt’s grid with neighboring countries. Existing connections with Jordan, Libya, and Sudan are being enhanced, and new connections with Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Greece, and Italy are under development.
Electricity generation in Egypt for the 2023/2024 fiscal year reached 229.1 GWh, a 6% increase compared to the previous year. Grid losses for high-voltage networks decreased to 3.38% due to upgrades in transformers, cables, and protection systems.
