Egypt has signed an agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to build a 500-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in the Gulf of Suez. The agreement was signed by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) Chairperson Mona Rizk and Siemens Gamesa Egypt CEO Ayman Saad, in the presence of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Electricity Mahmoud Essmat.
Under the agreement, Siemens Gamesa will handle the construction, financing, and operation of the wind plant. The project is part of Egypt’s strategy to increase its renewable energy capacity. The country aims to produce 42% of its electricity from renewables by 2030 and 65% by 2040.
The Gulf of Suez wind farm will contribute to reducing carbon emissions and lowering dependence on fossil fuels. This initiative adds to Siemens Gamesa’s existing projects in Egypt, which have already generated 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of clean electricity.
Other renewable energy initiatives in Egypt are also expanding. The Benban Solar Park in Aswan has a total installed capacity of 1.8 GW, making it one of the largest solar projects in the world. The Zaafarana Wind Farm generates 545 MW, while the Gabal El-Zeit Wind Farm produces 580 MW.
In addition to large projects, smaller renewable energy initiatives are being implemented. Public schools in Cairo and Alexandria have installed rooftop solar panels to cut electricity costs. Solar-powered irrigation systems are being used in farming communities across the Nile Delta.
The Cairo Metro has started integrating solar energy at some stations. A pilot project at a metro station in New Cairo includes 300 kilowatts (kW) of rooftop solar panels. Plans are underway to expand the initiative to other stations. The Alexandria Port Authority has also introduced solar panels for administrative buildings, producing 250 kW of electricity for internal operations.
