A second agreement was also signed for the purchase of electricity from the same 900 MW wind project in Ras Shuqeir, developed by the same consortium.
The Egyptian government, represented by the Ministry of Electricity, has signed a number of agreements with private sector partners to purchase renewable energy and develop independent battery energy storage stations, with a total combined capacity of 5,620 MW.
The first agreement grants land usufruct rights for a 900 MW wind power project in Ras Shuqeir, to be developed by a consortium comprising Orascom Construction, ENGIE, and Toyota Tsusho, operating under the project company “Shuqeir Wind Energy.” A second agreement was also signed for the purchase of electricity from the same 900 MW wind project in Ras Shuqeir, developed by the same consortium.
In addition, a third agreement was concluded between the Ministry of Electricity and Kemet Group, covering several renewable energy and storage projects. These include a 2,000 MW solar power plant in Nagaa Hammadi, a 2,000 MWh standalone battery storage facility in the same area, as well as two solar projects in El Oweinat with capacities of 320 MW and 400 MW.
These agreements represent a major step forward in Egypt’s efforts to scale up renewable energy production and integrate advanced storage solutions to enhance grid efficiency and support the country’s transition toward a more sustainable energy mix.
