The Egyptian government has set an ambitious target of achieving approximately 45,000 megawatts (MW) of production capacity from ongoing and future renewable energy projects.
This announcement was made by Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat during a cabinet meeting on July 30th.
Current Renewable Energy Capacity
Currently, Egypt’s total combined capacity for wind and solar energy stands at around 4.6 gigawatts (GW). Additionally, the country possesses a substantial hydropower capacity of 2,832 MW.
Upcoming Renewable Energy Projects
Minister Esmat also provided an overview of various renewable energy projects expected to come online before the summer of 2025.
He further highlighted projects awaiting the completion of necessary procedures, slated for operation in 2026 or 2027, along with projects boasting wind energy capacities of up to 28 GW.