JA Solar penned a 1.25 gigawatts (GW) module procurement agreement with China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) to provide panels for the Abydos Phase II project in Egypt

Misr Beni Suef Cement Co (MBSC) has signed a contract worth EGP 298 million with IRSC, in cooperation with JINKO and HUAWEI, to establish a solar power plant at its site in Beni Suef Governorate.

The Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) and Swedish company Sunshine Pro have signed a contract to establish a joint solar panel production project.

The Egyptian Cabinet has approved a request from Abydos Solar Power Company to develop an electricity sale and production project in Aswan’s New Benban.

Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) Waleid Gamal El-Dien witnessed the laying of the foundation stone of China-based Elite Solar PV’s solar energy plant at TEDA-Egypt area in the Sokhna Industrial Zone.

Onasolar, an Egyptian solar energy company, is set to complete three solar energy projects totaling 144 megawatts by the end of the first half (H1) of 2025.

Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and a consortium comprising UAE’s Masdar, Egypt's Infinity, and Hassan Allam signed two agreements.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish two solar energy factories in collaboration with UAE-based Global South Utilities and China's JA Solar.

Chinese solar energy company LONGi is planning to supply solar cells for energy projects in Egypt with a total capacity of 2.5 gigawatts, valued at approximately $500 million, in 2025.

The Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has introduced tariffs for solar energy produced and stored with battery systems, marking a key step in supporting renewable energy investment.

Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries Company (ABUK) has awarded the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI) the installation of 2.5-megawatt solar power plants at a value of EGP 88.32 million.

TAQA Arabia is working on reducing carbon emissions within the next three years via converting gasoline-powered cars into gas-run ones, targeting to convert 20,000 cars.

The Saudi Arabia-based ACWA Power is set to complete raising $1.5 billion in funds next November for a wind energy project in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez.

The Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Energy is planning to add 3 gigawatts of solar and wind power to the national grid until the summer of 2025.

A Japanese consortium led by Mitsubishi has been selected to develop a €90-million 20-megawatt solar power plant in Hurghada.

The Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has approved a bid from the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) to build solar power plants with over $900 million in investments.

ACWA Power has received a the project commercial operation certificate for the 200-megawatt Kom Ombo solar power plant in Aswan.

Sunlight and wind have long graced the landscapes of Egypt. Recently, they have become more than just scenic features. With Egypt’s growing population and the need for a secure energy future, the country is embracing renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. This shift is pivotal, bringing both challenges and immense opportunities.