Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, held discussions with Hisham Talaat Moustafa, CEO of Talaat Moustafa Holding (TMG), on expanding private sector involvement in electricity distribution and the use of solar energy. The meeting addressed ways to improve power supply, reduce energy losses, and incorporate renewable energy solutions into residential and commercial developments.
The government aims to enhance electricity distribution by allowing private companies to manage supply in new developments. Smart meters and monitoring systems are also being introduced to improve efficiency. The meeting included plans to integrate solar energy into public lighting and infrastructure in new projects developed by TMG.
Egypt has multiple renewable energy projects in progress. The Benban Solar Park in Aswan has a total installed capacity of 1.8 gigawatts (GW). The Gabal El-Zeit Wind Farm produces 580 megawatts (MW), while the Zaafarana Wind Farm contributes 545 MW.
Beyond large projects, smaller renewable energy initiatives are underway. Several new residential compounds in Cairo and New Cairo are installing rooftop solar panels to generate electricity for common areas. Some developments have introduced small-scale solar farms with capacities ranging from 2 MW to 10 MW to reduce grid reliance.
The Ministry of Housing has also implemented solar-powered streetlights in new urban areas. In 6th of October City, solar lighting systems have been deployed in parks and roads to reduce electricity consumption.
The Ministry of Irrigation continues to expand solar-powered water pumping systems for agriculture. More than 500 solar irrigation units have been installed in different governorates, helping farmers reduce fuel usage. Egypt’s capital city Metro has introduced solar energy at select stations. A pilot project has installed 300 kilowatts (kW) of solar panels at one station, with plans to expand to other locations.
