Egypt to add 3,000 MW solar and 600 MW battery storage

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi directed measures to secure electricity supply and add renewable capacity, including adding 3,000 MW of solar and 600 MW of new storage batteries before the summer of 2026.

• Main announcement/action: The President met with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy and directed the Ministry to add 3,000 MW of solar energy this year and to introduce 600 MW of new battery storage capacity before the summer, bringing total battery-based capacity to 1,100 MW; he also instructed measures to ensure grid stability, meet rising summer demand (expected 6–7% increase), and support productive and service sectors.
• Background and additional details: The Ministry reported the national grid remains stable; in the last year 34 new transformer stations were completed and connected and 40 stations were expanded, with 194,000 km of distribution lines and 5,610 km of transmission lines installed. The Ministry says its renewable energy strategy is largely complete and aims for 42% of generated energy from renewables by 2030 (ahead of schedule). The meeting reviewed interconnection projects including a first phase 1,500 MW electricity interconnection with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be energized in time to support summer 2026.