Egypt commissions solar giant
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Egypt commissions solar giant
Renewable energy company AMEA Power has commissioned one of Africa’s largest solar PV plants in Africa.
Last month Dubai based AMEA Power commissioned its 500MW Abydos Solar PV Plant in the Aswan Governorate of Egypt. AMEA also signed a Power Purchase Agreement and Land Agreement for an additional 500MW wind project in Egypt.
The Abydos Solar PV Plant will generate approximately 1,500GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power approximately 300,000 households, while offsetting 782,300 tons of CO2 emissions.
The project was completed in just 18 months. More than 3,000 personnel on site contributed to the solar plant’s construction, highlighting the strong focus on job creation and local collaboration.
The project was financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
Landmark achievements
According to Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, the solar power plant is a significant step in Egypt’s renewable energy strategy, supporting the goal of achieving 42% of energy generation from renewables by 2030.
In September 2024, AMEA Power was awarded two additional groundbreaking projects in Egypt. The first, a 1,000MW solar PV with a 600MWh battery energy storage system (BESS), will be the largest project of its kind in Africa once commissioned.
The second, a 300MWh BESS, is an extension of the company’s existing 500MW Abydos solar PV plant. The project will pioneer the first-ever use of a utility-scale BESS solution in Egypt.
Furthermore, the 500MW Amunet Wind Farm, located in Ras Ghareb, is currently under construction and is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2025.
The article was edited and posted by Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and editor of the WhyAfrica magazine
Egypt commissions solar giant
