Egypt to add 2,500 MW of renewable energy to power grid before summer

The Egyptian government announced plans to add 2,500 MW of new and renewable energy capacity to the national electricity grid before the coming summer, Al Mal reported on January 8, citing a statement from the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy.

According to Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, the ministry will start bringing the new renewable capacities online in the coming days, as part of the government’s strategy to expand clean energy generation and improve efficiency.

He noted that the ministry has reduced the fuel consumption used to generate one kilowatt-hour to less than 170 grams, in line with plans to improve operational efficiency. The ministry also added 2,000 MW of renewable energy capacity before summer 2025.

Meanwhile, Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, pointed to a continuation of integrated planning and proactive coordination between the petroleum and electricity ministries to secure and meet Egypt’s gas and petroleum product needs for 2026, particularly for power generation.

Badawi said the current efforts build on the successful coordination during summer 2025, when Egypt recorded the highest electricity load in its history. During that period, joint teams from both ministries worked around the clock to ensure stable fuel supplies and uninterrupted operation of power plants.

The continued cooperation aims to ensure energy security, limit fuel costs, and support the country’s transition toward a more sustainable and resilient power sector.

Egypt’s renewable energy plan, primarily guided by the Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy (ISES), focuses on aggressive decarbonization and regional energy leadership. The country aims to generate 42% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with a long-term goal of exceeding 60% by 2040 through massive wind, solar, and green hydrogen projects.