Egypt is advancing plans to modernise its national electricity grid as the country prepares to integrate additional solar and wind power capacity and expand battery-based energy storage.
Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat reviewed the latest grid development plans during a meeting of the ministry’s strategic committee, where officials examined measures to strengthen network reliability, accommodate rising electricity demand and support the country’s transition toward greater use of renewable energy.
The meeting assessed the performance of the national unified electricity grid following a sharp increase in power consumption during the summer. Officials also discussed measures aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels while maintaining a stable electricity supply.
Esmat said grid development studies would continue as an ongoing process, with lessons from the latest summer period being incorporated into future planning. He highlighted the importance of continuous monitoring and referred to the phased measures introduced last summer, which helped the grid manage high loads and significant increases in electricity consumption.
The minister also reviewed planned connection schedules for new solar and wind projects. Discussions covered the technical requirements needed to accommodate additional generation capacity and strengthen the grid as renewable energy projects come online.
Battery energy storage was another key focus of the meeting. Officials reviewed progress on storage projects involving both standalone battery facilities and systems integrated with renewable energy installations. The projects are intended to improve the utilisation of renewable resources and contribute to greater stability across the electricity network.
The meeting was attended by Gaber Desouky, Chairman of the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company; Mona Rizk, Chairperson of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company; Ahmed Mohina, Head of the Strategic Planning and Performance Follow-up Sector; Assistant Minister Mohamed Daabis; Ali Abdel Fattah, CEO of the Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency; and Ehab Ismail, CEO of the New and Renewable Energy Authority.
Officials also examined operational measures to improve energy efficiency in residential and industrial sectors. The plans include efforts to rationalise electricity consumption and strengthen Egypt’s overall energy security.
Esmat said the government is pursuing an integrated approach to modernising the unified electricity grid while applying quality and economic operating standards. He also stressed the need to improve electricity services and prepare the network for expected increases in demand.
The minister reaffirmed that electricity remains available for different uses under Egypt’s sustainable development strategy, with continued coordination among relevant authorities to ensure the national grid can accommodate future demand and the growing contribution of renewable energy.
