Egypt is stepping up cooperation with Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, better known as Masdar, as the country advances a pipeline of large-scale renewable energy and battery storage projects.
Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat held talks in Cairo with a Masdar delegation headed by CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi. The meeting focused on the progress of ongoing projects and potential opportunities to deepen collaboration in Egypt’s renewable energy sector.
According to Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, the discussions covered the implementation of solar, wind and battery storage projects being developed under existing agreements between Egypt and Masdar.
A key focus was the need to speed up construction and commissioning schedules while ensuring that new renewable generation capacity can be efficiently integrated into the national electricity grid. The two sides also discussed measures to increase the contribution of renewable energy to Egypt’s overall power mix.
Among the projects reviewed was a 200-megawatt wind farm in the Gulf of Suez. The project is expected to be connected to Egypt’s national grid by December 2027.
The talks also examined a number of projects being developed by the Infinity-Hassan Allam consortium. The portfolio includes a 1,000MW wind power project in Ras Shukeir, along with a 1,000MW solar power plant in Minya equipped with 600 megawatt-hours of battery storage.
Another project under development is a 200MW solar plant in Benban, supported by 120MWh of battery storage capacity. The Egyptian ministry said the Benban facility and its associated storage system are scheduled to connect to the national grid by the end of 2026.
The combination of renewable generation and battery storage reflects Egypt’s broader strategy to strengthen its electricity infrastructure as it increases reliance on solar and wind power. Energy storage can help manage fluctuations in renewable generation and improve the grid’s ability to balance electricity supply and demand.
During the meeting, Esmat said the cooperation supports Egypt’s national objective of raising renewable energy’s share of the country’s electricity mix to 45% by 2028. He emphasized the importance of private-sector participation and international partnerships in expanding clean energy generation.
Esmat also highlighted Masdar’s role as a major international renewable energy company and stressed the need to maintain progress on projects already under development.
The discussions come as Egypt continues efforts to expand its clean energy capacity and attract private investment into large-scale renewable power projects. At the same time, the country is working to upgrade its electricity infrastructure to accommodate growing volumes of intermittent solar and wind generation.
With several major projects moving through development and construction, cooperation between Egypt and Masdar is expected to remain an important part of the country’s renewable energy expansion plans.
