The project aims at providing the scientific, technological and policy basis required for the development and implementation of large-scale energy storage in Egypt, enabling increased
Egypt''s first integrated solar and battery storage plant developed by Scatec will deliver dispatchable clean energy, enhance grid stability and manage peak demand BII''s
Norway''s Scatec Asa has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Egypt Aluminium for a 1.1 GW solar plant with 100 MW/200 MWh of battery energy storage. The agreement has been billed
Scatec has commenced construction of its 1.1 GW Obelisk solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project in Egypt. The energy will be sold under a USD-denominated 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with
Scatec ASA has reached financial close for the "Obelisk" hybrid solar and battery storage project in Egypt. The 1.1 GW solar plus 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy
Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec has started constructing the 1.1 GW Obelisk solar project in Egypt and a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system, the company said in a statement on May 5. The project will
Benban is touted to become the biggest solar photovoltaic park in the world, upon completion. State-owned New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) is overseeing the 1.8GW project, which includes a number of
Egypt has several renewable energy projects in operation. The Benban Solar Park in Aswan has a total installed capacity of 1.8 GW and is one of the largest solar parks in
Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the energy performance in two administrative office buildings in Cairo, Egypt using ENERGY STAR thus providing recommendations to enhance
This study demonstrated that small hydropower projects could be established in many places across Egypt to provide a good energy alternative with a total energy generation
Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec has started constructing the 1.1 GW Obelisk solar project in Egypt and a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system, the company said in
Recycling and decommissioning are included as additional costs for Li-ion, redox flow, and lead-acid technologies. The 2020 Cost and Performance Assessment analyzed energy storage systems from 2 to 10 hours. The 2022 Cost and
This project is significant for Egypt, as it introduces one of the first utility scale BESS in the country and its implementation will pave the way for a broader rollout of storage
A high-profile example is the Government of Egypt''s building of a massive "New Administrative Capital" 30 miles east of Cairo. The first phase of the project, which includes all
Egypt''s first integrated solar and battery storage plant will deliver dispatchable clean energy, enhance grid stability and manage peak demand Part of the loan will benefit from a European Fund for Sustainable Development first
The project''s total cost is estimated at more than $590 million. The Bank Group''s financing package includes $125.5 million of ordinary resources, as well as concessional
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT The dynamic growth of the Egyptian economy (around 7% before the COVID-19 crisis), its strategic geographical position, low labour costs, skilled
This research aims to explore the potential of achieving nZEB levels through retrofitting office buildings'' typical prototypes in Cairo, Egypt, with basic designs, layouts, and
(AfDB)-Egypt''s first integrated solar and battery storage plant will deliver dispatchable clean energy, enhance grid stability, and manage peak demand. It is expected to
The agreements reflect BII''s investment plan to accelerate Egypt''s energy transition and build climate-resilient infrastructure that stimulates growth in North African
Speaking at the event, Al-Mashat highlighted the energy component of the NWFE Program, which aims to decommission 5 gigawatts of thermal power plants while attracting $10 billion in investments to develop
A Strategic Vision: The Obelisk project is poised to become Egypt''s first integrated solar photovoltaic and battery storage project of this magnitude, ushering in a new era for energy generation in the country.
In collaboration with: The Middle East and North Africa saw 2019 again confirm the growth and importance of commissioning large projects and launching additional phases of their renewable
High renewable energy penetration targets cannot be achieved without more reliance on energy storage technologies. This study provides a long-term techno-economic
Space heating and cooling account for up to 40% of the energy used in commercial buildings.1 Aligning this energy consumption with renewable energy generation through practical and
In March 2025, the Investment Opportunities Platform of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones in Egypt launched a project to build the world''s largest green hydrogen plant in partnership with the Ministry of Military
The U.S. Department of Energy''s (DOE) Energy Storage Grand Challenge is a comprehensive program that seeks to accelerate the development, commercialization, and utilization of next-generation energy storage
CAIRO - 3 December 2023: Egypt signed a letter of intent to join the Battery Energy Storage Systems Alliance (BESS), which is one of the main initiatives of the Global Energy Alliance for
In this edition of the Weekend Read, we turn to Egypt. The gigawatt-scale Benban project showcases the North African country''s solar potential, and premium prices for gas exports make the case
Energy storage technologies, store energy either as electricity or heat/cold, so it can be used at a later time. With the growth in electric vehicle sales, battery storage costs have fallen rapidly
On December 14, 2024, the largest integrated photovoltaic and storage power station in Egypt, which was built by China Energy Construction, officially started construction in this area. The
Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) | Jun 12, 2025 Egypt: African Development Bank to provide $184.1 million for Africa''s largest solar energy and battery
ASSIUT GOVERNORATE Biogas Plant Owner: Bioenergy Association for Sustainable Development (BASD, Egypt) Capacity: N/A Location: Assiut Status: BASD and National Bank
The project aims at providing the scientific, technological and policy basis required for the development and implementation of large-scale energy storage in Egypt, enabling increased penetration of renewable energy sources in the Egyptian energy system.
In addition, the wireless capability of many smart building technologies makes them retrofit friendly and decreases installation costs compared with wired technologies . The research investigates the impact of applying smart building technologies on energy performance of existing office buildings in Egypt.
Maatouk Khoukhi et al. selected an office building in UAE as a case study of the retrofitting of an existing office building to achieve lower energy consumption. They concluded that the upgrading in HVAC system and the use of variable air volume (VAV) can save energy by 8.49% .
That is why it can be concluded that smart technologies could be the optimum solution for retrofitting existing buildings to safeguard our environment especially onsite renewable energy that could be integrated in existing office buildings with minimum intervention.
Based on this analysis, the research proposes five smart-orientated retrofitting scenarios to increase energy savings of the selected office building. The potential use of some smart building technologies in retrofitting existing buildings could be restricted as a result of different constrains.
Shiyu Wan et al. suggested a framework for sustainable energy-efficient retrofits of office buildings in Beijing, China. They deduced that improvements in lighting and air-conditioning systems can reduce the total energy consumption of a large office building by around 8–13% .
