Egypt Increases Household Electricity Prices by Up to 50%,
Due to power shortages and economic pressures, Egypt''s plan to raise electricity prices has been delayed several times. However, according to Reuters, the new price
A South Cairo Electricity Distribution Company power station by the Nile near Shoubra El Kheima neighbourhood in Cairo, Egypt, in May 2024. Reuters Egypt has increased electricity prices for residential and business customers by up to 50 per cent, a senior source at Egypt's Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy told The National on Tuesday.
Renewable Energy Strategy: In October 2016, Egypt's Supreme Energy Council approved the “Egypt 2035 Energy Strategy,” which aims for 42% of the country's electricity to come from renewable energy by 2035, with solar power playing a key role (accounting for 22%).
The price adjustments are part of Egypt's energy sector reforms intended to reduce fiscal burdens and attract private investment, as outlined in the country's agreement with the IMF, which will provide the government with $8 billion in financing until the end of 2026.
In Egypt, electricity generation in the Energy market is projected to reach 164.90bn kWh in 2025. An annual growth rate of 2.44% is anticipated during the period from 2025 to 2029. Additionally, the overall emission intensity in Egypt is expected to be 0.72k gCO2/kWh in 2025.
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