Egypt expands battery storage projects

Egypt is accelerating the development of electricity storage to support the increase in its solar and wind capacities. Several large-scale battery projects are underway, with commissioning expected as early as 2027.

Chinese firm starts equipment delivery

The Chinese company Sineng Electric announced on Monday, October 12, that it has begun delivering essential equipment for Nefertiti, described as the largest autonomous battery storage project under construction in Africa. Deliveries also concern Horus, a second installation being developed in the North African country.

Equipment capacity and timeline

According to the company, a first batch of electrical conversion equipment with a capacity of 1.1 GW is expected to be delivered by the end of 2026. Developed by AMEA Power in Benban, in the governorate of Aswan, Nefertiti is expected to have a power capacity of 500 MW and a storage capacity of 1,000 MWh, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Second project details and funding

The Horus project, located in Zafarana and also developed by AMEA, will add 250 MW and 500 MWh. The two installations represent a cumulative projected investment of 442 million USD. The EBRD approved in June financing of up to 162.5 million USD for Nefertiti and 61 million USD for Horus.

Long-term agreements and grid support

Their commercial commissioning is expected for 2027, providing storage services to the national electricity grid under 20-year agreements signed with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company. According to Sineng, the delivered equipment will allow, among other things, to regulate the frequency and voltage of the grid, better manage consumption peaks, and facilitate the integration of renewable energies.

National renewable energy goals

These projects are part of Egypt's ambitions regarding the large-scale development of renewable energy capacities and their integration into the national electricity system. In July 2026, the government announced a target of 27,705 MW of renewable capacities and 14,320 MWh of battery storage by the end of 2028.