Cairo solar container battery testing facility

Could battery storage be a game-changer for Egypt's energy sector?

The integration of battery storage with solar PV is a game-changer for Egypt’s energy sector, providing reliable and dispatchable renewable energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. It not only meets Egypt’s current energy needs but also sets a precedent for future dispatchable hybrid renewable energy projects in the region.”

How does solar power work in Egypt?

It takes Egypt’s green energy transition to another level by harnessing the power of the sun, not just during the day but also at night, thanks to the combination of solar and battery storage. The project addresses the growing demand for electricity and reduces the need to import expensive fossil fuels.

What is Scatec's bifacial solar project in Egypt?

This is Scatec’s largest and our first project using bifacial solar modules. The bifacial modules are producing energy from both sides of the solar panel, increasing the total clean energy generation. The project holds a 25-year PPA with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company.

What is Scatec doing in Egypt?

Scatec is delivering electricity from six solar plants totalling 380 MW to the Government of Egypt under 25-year Power Purchase Agreements signed in 2017. The Benban site near Aswan in Upper Egypt was Scatec's largest one-site project in 2019, featuring bifacial solar modules for the first time.

Who is financing a green hydrogen production facility in Egypt?

The green hydrogen production facility in Egypt is being financed by EBRD, FMO, IsDB, ICD and Green CF. Scatec has partnered with Fertiglobe, The Sovereign Fund of Egypt and Orascom Construction to develop, build, own and operate this 100 MW facility in Ain Sokhna.

Does Scatec have a power purchase agreement with Egypt aluminium?

Scatec and Egypt Aluminium have signed a 25-year USD-denominated corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a 1.1 GW Solar PV + 100 MW/200MWh BESS project in Egypt backed by sovereign guarantee.