en.Wedoany.com Reported - Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, announced that the second phase of the Obelisk solar power project (with a capacity of 500 megawatts) in Nagaa Hamadi is expected to be connected to the national grid within the coming weeks. The minister made these remarks during a meeting with a delegation from Norwegian renewable energy company Scatec, led by Regional Director Mohamed Amer. This project is part of Egypt's broader strategy to add more renewable energy generation capacity by the summer of 2026.
The two sides discussed the operational performance of the first phase of the Obelisk solar power station (with a capacity of 500 megawatts) and its supporting 200 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system. Both facilities were successfully connected to Egypt's national grid earlier this year. The meeting also reviewed the progress of Scatec's renewable energy project portfolio in Egypt, which includes solar and wind power projects with a total installed capacity of approximately 3.1 gigawatts. Additionally, the company is developing battery energy storage projects in the Red Sea, Qena, Minya, and Alexandria governorates, with a total capacity of 4,000 megawatt-hours.
The two sides discussed measures to accelerate the implementation of renewable energy projects under construction. Key progress includes the 900-megawatt wind power project in Ras Shukeir (scheduled for grid connection in 2027) and the 1.7-gigawatt solar project under development in Minya Governorate. They also explored plans to build additional energy storage facilities, including grid-connected and standalone battery energy storage systems in Minya, Alexandria, and Qena. These projects are expected to enhance grid flexibility and support the integration of more renewable energy generation into Egypt's power network. The meeting also reviewed the progress of a battery manufacturing plant that Scatec plans to complete next year, a project expected to attract approximately $1.8 billion in investment.
Minister Esmat emphasized the importance of adhering to project timelines and accelerating implementation efforts, as part of Egypt's national strategy to expand renewable energy deployment, reduce reliance on traditional fuels, enhance grid stability, and meet the country's growing energy demands.
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