Egypt to add 18,550 MW of solar and wind energy to its power grid by 2030

The Egyptian New and Renewable Energy Authority has released a report on its official website detailing the private sector’s involvement in the development of electricity generation projects from solar and wind energy, aiming for a total capacity of 18,550 megawatts by 2030.

The report highlights that new wind energy power plants, set to be operational by 2030, will contribute 12,750 megawatts, all of which are expected to be developed by the private sector. Additionally, private sector initiatives are set to establish solar plants with a total capacity of 5,800 megawatts, while the New and Renewable Energy Authority plans to install solar cells with a 20-megawatt capacity.

In terms of production, the report shows that hydroelectric power generation for the first fiscal year of 2024/2025 reached approximately 4,563 gigawatt hours, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous year. Wind energy projects produced around 1,605 gigawatt hours, while energy from solar cells connected to the grid amounted to 1,337.18 gigawatt hours, reflecting a 6% increase over the same period last year. Additionally, the solar thermal cream station produced approximately 208 gigawatt hours.

The report also analyzes the wind speeds in areas designated for wind farms and the average performance of solar power plants. The average wind speed was recorded at 7 meters per second, while solar cells had an average performance rate of about 80%.