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Is Scatec launching a hybrid solar & battery project in Egypt?

Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog stated: “This will be the first hybrid solar and battery project in Egypt and demonstrates Scatec’s strong position as one of the largest renewable energy producers in the country. “We are pleased to have entered the PPA with Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company.

Where can solar power be developed in Egypt?

Utility-scale PV development has, thus far, clustered around Aswan in the south of the country, where solar resources are strongest and there is plenty of land for development. The biggest chunk of Egyptian solar capacity is provided by the Benban project, which lies 50 km from Aswan and is one of the world’s biggest PV sites.

How much solar power does Egypt have?

The biggest chunk of Egyptian solar capacity is provided by the Benban project, which lies 50 km from Aswan and is one of the world’s biggest PV sites. Official figures on its capacity vary from 1.4 GW up to 1.8 GW, with the confusion apparently centering on the scope for expansion of some individual elements.

Does Egypt need EEHC & Scatec?

The Egyptian Cabinet has already approved the cooperation agreement between EEHC and Scatec. This decision aligns with the government's commitment to increasing the country's renewable energy capacity. By embracing projects like the solar and battery storage initiative, Egypt aims to diversify its energy sources and reduce its carbon footprint.

Will Egypt build a microgrid?

Earlier this year, state-owned utility Egyptian Electricity Holding Co. held an expressions-of-interest tender for the design, construction and operation of a 8.2 MW solar plant and 2 MW/4MWh battery energy storage system, which would be built at the site of an existing microgrid in western Egypt.

Will Scatec get concessional financing for a solar and battery hybrid project?

Scatec has signed a mandate letter with several development financing institutions to secure concessional financing for the project. The company anticipates financial close with the lenders and the start of construction of the solar and battery energy storage system hybrid project in the first half of 2025.