Egypt Partners with AMEA Power for 1,500 MWh Battery Storage Project

The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) has signed an agreement with UAE-based AMEA Power to develop two large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a combined capacity of up to 1,500 MWh. This initiative aims to enhance grid stability and accelerate Egypt’s renewable energy transition.

Under the agreement, two independent battery storage facilities will be established: the Banban Station, with a capacity of 500 MWh, and the Zafarana Station, with a capacity of 1,000 MWh. These projects will be complemented by the construction of new transformer stations, which will be integrated into the national power grid to boost the daily contribution of renewable energy.

Mahmoud Esmat, Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, emphasised that the deployment of battery storage aligns with the country’s strategic vision to fully harness renewable energy resources. He stated that the project would allow stored energy to be discharged during peak demand hours, ensuring grid stability as Egypt continues to expand its solar and wind power capacity.

The sites for these battery storage facilities were selected in collaboration with the New and Renewable Energy Development and Utilization Authority and EETC, aligning with the government’s broader strategy to optimise natural resource utilisation, reduce fossil fuel dependency, and cut carbon emissions.

Esmat highlighted that this initiative is part of Egypt’s ongoing partnership with AMEA Power, a key player in the global renewable energy sector. He reaffirmed the nation’s targets of increasing renewable energy's share to 42 percent  of total power generation by 2030 and further scaling it up to 65 percent by 2040, in line with the Cabinet-approved National Energy Strategy.

This landmark project underscores Egypt’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions and positions the country as a leader in renewable energy adoption across the region.