Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Egypt Hassan El-Khatib met with Vikram Kapur, Group President at India’s ReNew Power, to discuss plans for a $8 billion green hydrogen plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). The project, which follows a framework agreement signed during COP27, aims to strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional hub for clean energy.
The green hydrogen facility will be developed with supporting infrastructure. The project is expected to contribute to sustainable development and create new jobs. ReNew Power’s efforts align with Egypt’s renewable energy plans to diversify its energy sources and reduce carbon emissions.
In addition to large projects like the green hydrogen plant, smaller renewable energy initiatives are underway in Egypt. The Red Sea Governorate has introduced solar-powered streetlights in rural areas to reduce electricity demand. These systems have been installed in 10 villages, with a combined capacity of 1 megawatt (MW).
In the Sinai Peninsula, solar water pumps are being used in small farming communities. These pumps have capacities ranging from 5 kilowatts (kW) to 50 kW, allowing farmers to irrigate fields without relying on diesel generators.
The city of Fayoum has started a rooftop solar program for residential and small business buildings. More than 200 households have installed solar panels with capacities between 3 kW and 10 kW. In Aswan, floating solar panels have been placed on irrigation canals as part of a pilot project. This small system generates 500 kW and helps reduce evaporation while producing clean electricity.
Some public schools in Upper Egypt have installed small solar panels to power lighting and basic equipment. The systems, with an average capacity of 5 kW per school, are part of an initiative to promote renewable energy in education.
