The report highlights the state’s Integrated and Sustainable Energy Strategy, which aims to diversify energy sources, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and transform Egypt into a regional hub for green energy exchange and export.
The report noted significant
international acclaim for Egypt’s green transition. The "Abydos 2"
solar project, developed by AMEA Power, was named "Africa Deal of the
Year" award in Africa at the PFI Awards 2025 by PFI Magazine.
The Atlantic Council stated Egypt
is on the cusp of a renewable energy revolution, citing its unique geographic
position, high solar irradiance, and strong wind corridors.
The European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) highlighted the Obelisk solar plant in
Nag Hammadi as a pioneering model for integrated power generation and storage.
According to the International
Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the latest local data, Egypt leads the
region with a total capacity of 9,366 MW. The United Arab Emirates secured the
second position with a capacity of 6,815 megawatts. Saudi Arabia and Morocco
trailed closely behind, recording capacities of 4,743 megawatts and 4,659
megawatts, respectively, highlighting a competitive shift toward sustainable
power across these nations. Jordan has a capacity of 2725 megawatts, while
Sudan has 1871 megawatts, and Iraq has a capacity of 1599 megawatts.
Qatar leads this segment with
1,699 MW, closely followed by Syria with 1,557 MW and Lebanon with 1,373 MW.
Tunisia also surpassed the gigawatt mark, recording a capacity of 1,086 MW.
Other regional capacities include
Oman at 722 MW, Algeria at 601 MW, and Yemen at 402 MW. Mauritania reached 294
MW, while Palestine recorded 199 MW and Kuwait 114 MW.
The lower end of the spectrum
includes Djibouti at 80 MW, Bahrain at 69 MW, and Somalia at 49 MW. Libya and
the Comoros reported the smallest capacities in the region, at 8 MW and 5 MW,
respectively.
Egypt's renewable energy capacity has seen an unprecedented surge over the last 10 years:2025: 9,366 MW, 2020: 5,934 MW, 2015: 3,658 MW.
Key Projects driving this growth
include Benban Solar Park 1,465 MW, Gabal El Zeit Wind Farm 580 MW, Abydos 1
Solar Plant 500 MW, and Obelisk Solar (Phase 1) 500 MW.
Egypt is aggressively expanding its electrical grid connections to export clean energy. Studies are finalizing for links with Greece and Italy to export 6,000 MW. The first phase of a 3,000 MW exchange project is set to begin operation soon with Saudi Arabia. In Sudan, the Toshka 2/Wadi Halfa Project has reached a 300 MW capacity, with 286 million kWh transferred this fiscal year. Ongoing exports reached 154.5 million kWh to Jordan and 702 million kWh to Libya in 2023/2024.