Dubai-based renewable energy developer AMEA Power has successfully commissioned Egypt’s first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), marking a key milestone in the country’s clean energy transition and the company’s regional storage portfolio.
The 300 MWh battery storage facility, powered entirely by solar photovoltaic energy, was delivered ahead of its commercial operation date, according to a company statement.
The project is co-located with AMEA Power’s 500 MW solar PV plant in Egypt’s Aswan Governorate, currently the largest single-site solar installation in the country. That plant entered commercial operation in December 2024.
The BESS commissioning follows the project’s recent financial close, supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The development forms a critical component of Egypt’s Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy 2035, which aims to increase the share of renewables in the national energy mix while enhancing grid flexibility and resilience.
“This landmark battery storage project strengthens the resilience of Egypt’s electricity grid and supports the country’s renewable energy ambitions,” said Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power. “It also reaffirms our long-term commitment to Egypt and Africa as a whole.”
This is AMEA Power’s first grid-scale energy storage project in North Africa and a cornerstone in its broader strategy to deliver integrated renewable and storage solutions across emerging markets.
The company has an expanding portfolio of solar, wind, and hybrid projects across the Middle East and Africa.
The successful commissioning underscores growing momentum for energy storage infrastructure in Africa, where intermittent renewables and growing power demand are pushing grid operators and developers to adopt advanced storage technologies.
