• Egypt signs deals for 1,200 MW solar, 720 MWh storage projects

• Projects in Benban, Minya to start operations by 2027

• Part of plan to reach 42% renewables in power mix by 2030

Egypt signed deals on November 5, 2025, with a joint venture to develop two solar power projects totaling 1,200 MW and 720 MWh of battery storage. The agreements involve the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and the Ministry of Electricity. The projects will be developed by Infinity Power and the Hassan Allam Utilities Energy Platform, a venture that includes Hassan Allam Utilities, the EBRD, and Meridiam.

The first project, rated at 200 MW with 120 MWh of storage, will be built in Benban and is scheduled to begin commercial operations in the third quarter of 2026. The second, larger facility in Minya will provide 1,000 MW and 600 MWh of storage, with commissioning expected in the third quarter of 2027.

“These projects reaffirm our commitment to supporting Egypt’s energy transition and expanding access to sustainable electricity across Africa,” said Ahmed Mulla, Deputy CEO of Infinity Power.

Established to spur investment in energy infrastructure, the Hassan Allam Utilities Energy Platform has 2.3 GW of projects under development worth about $2 billion, plus a pipeline of 1.65 GW valued at $1.5 billion.

The new agreements support Egypt’s target of lifting renewable energy to 42% of the national power mix by 2030 and 65% by 2040, under the country’s Vision 2030 strategy. The projects further strengthen Egypt’s position as a regional leader in sustainable energy and the green transition.

Abdoullah Diop