AMEA Power has put first large battery energy storage system into operation in Egypt. This battery system can store 300 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity. It works with solar energy.
The battery storage is linked to a solar power plant. This solar plant is in Aswan Governorate. It can produce 500 megawatts (MW) of power. The solar plant started operating in December 2024.
The battery stores extra power from the solar plant. This stored energy can be used when needed. It helps keep the electricity supply stable. The project also fits into Egypt’s 2035 energy plan.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) helped finance this project. AMEA Power plans to expand its energy work in Africa.
This is the first time Egypt has used a large battery system to support its solar energy. The battery was finished earlier than expected. The project is an early step toward adding more storage for solar and wind power.
Other renewable energy ideas are also moving forward in Egypt. In Aswan, small off-grid solar units are being installed in remote communities. These small systems help families who live far from the main grid. Each small solar setup can power lights and small appliances. Some villages use small batteries with solar panels. These mini-systems are around 5 to 10 kilowatts each.
In the Red Sea area, new ideas include small wind turbines for fishing communities. Some projects test small batteries linked to wind turbines. These setups help store power for when the wind is calm. These projects are usually under 1 MW in size but help families and small businesses.
