Mahmoud Esmat

Egypt aims for renewable energy to supply 42% of energy mix by 2040

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 - 11:57 GMT

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, outlined key targets during the BRICS Energy Ministers Conference, including the goal for renewable energy to comprise over 42 percent of Egypt's energy mix by 2040

Egypt to establish 3,450MW wind energy projects, 3700MW solar energy projects

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 - 01:34 GMT

Moreover, the Minister disclosed the implementation of solar energy projects amounting to 3,700 megawatts, including Abydos 1 and 2, SCATEC, and Masdar ventures.

Egypt sets a plan to reach 45,000MW from renewable energy projects under construction

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 - 12:36 GMT

Esmat emphasized that the existing combined capacity from wind and solar energy stands at approximately 4.6 gigawatts, while hydroelectric energy capacity currently reaches 2,832 megawatts.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia electrical interconnection project to boost energy exchange next summer

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 12:29 GMT

The primary objective of this project is to establish a collaborative energy exchange system that takes advantage of the differing peak times and increased loads in both countries.

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