Egypt Deep solar Equipment Container

4 FAQs about Egypt Deep solar Equipment Container

What is a hybrid energy project in Egypt?

It will be one of the first hybrid renewable energy projects in Egypt and is expected to serve as a pilot for uptake of the technology in the country. The project will support the green energy transition in Egypt while helping keep the grid stable and reliable in the face of growing electricity demand.

Can solar power fix Egypt's energy crisis?

Egypt's first large-scale hybrid solar and battery plant has begun construction as the country looks to its abundant sunshine to help fix its energy crisis. Obelisk, located in Nagaa Hammadi, will combine 1.1 gigawatts of solar production with 200 megawatt hours of battery storage.

Could Egypt's summer heat be a solar solution?

Whilst Egypt's summer heat increases its electricity demand, it could also offer a solution. The south of Egypt, where Scatec's new project is breaking ground is “in the magic solar belt,” said Elgendy. According to the Global Solar Atlas, Egypt has the fourth-highest solar PV (photovoltaic) potential of any country.

Where does Egypt's electricity come from?

Around three quarters of Egypt's electricity comes from gas. But in recent years, as its domestic gas production fell, it became reliant on imports and rising gas prices plunged Egypt into a series of blackouts.