West Minya solar project has reached a major milestone after a joint venture between Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy and Hassan Allam Construction secured a contract worth approximately $560 million. The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) award covers a 1,000 MWac solar photovoltaic plant integrated with a 600 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Egypt’s Minya Governorate. Once completed, the development will rank among Egypt’s largest utility-scale renewable energy projects while strengthening the country’s clean energy infrastructure.
The project also reflects Egypt’s accelerating investment in renewable energy and grid resilience. By combining large-scale solar generation with battery storage, the development will improve electricity reliability while supporting national decarbonization goals. Furthermore, the project highlights increasing demand for hybrid renewable infrastructure across the Middle East and North Africa.
West Minya Solar Project construction strengthens Egypt’s energy transition
The EPC contract assigns the joint venture responsibility for complete project delivery. The scope includes engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
In addition, the contractors will install photovoltaic generation facilities, battery storage infrastructure, transmission facilities, and grid interconnection systems. They will also deliver balance-of-plant works and supporting infrastructure required for commercial operation.
The project forms part of Egypt’s broader renewable energy expansion strategy. The country continues increasing investments in utility-scale solar generation while integrating energy storage to improve grid flexibility.
Moreover, developers expect the hybrid configuration to provide greater system stability during periods of fluctuating renewable generation. Battery storage will also help balance electricity supply and demand across the national grid.
The West Minya development is being advanced through Hassan Allam Utilities’ energy platform. Strategic partners include the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Meridiam, and Infinity Power Holding. Their collaboration demonstrates continued international confidence in Egypt’s renewable energy market.
West Minya Solar Project construction expands hybrid renewable infrastructure
Construction will combine utility-scale solar generation with advanced battery storage technology. Consequently, the facility will support cleaner electricity production while improving power system reliability.
The integrated 600 MWh BESS will store surplus solar energy during peak production. Later, the system can discharge electricity when demand rises or solar generation declines.
Therefore, the project supports Egypt’s ambition to increase renewable electricity while reducing dependence on conventional power generation. It also aligns with regional efforts to strengthen energy security through diversified electricity sources.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy described the award as its third gigawatt-scale project within nine months. The company stated that growing project sizes reflect increasing customer confidence in complex EPC delivery capabilities, particularly for solar projects incorporating battery energy storage systems.
Global Chief Executive Officer Chandra Kishore Thakur said the project would contribute to Egypt’s decarbonization journey while strengthening regional energy security. He added that the company intends to deliver the project within schedule while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Regional renewable investment gathers momentum
The contract illustrates growing investment in utility-scale renewable infrastructure throughout North Africa. Governments increasingly combine solar generation with battery storage to improve electricity reliability and reduce emissions.
Meanwhile, international investors continue backing large renewable developments across Egypt because of supportive energy policies, strong solar resources, and expanding electricity demand. These factors continue attracting experienced EPC contractors and infrastructure financiers.
As construction progresses, the West Minya Solar Power Project is expected to strengthen Egypt’s renewable energy capacity while reinforcing its position as a leading clean energy market in Africa and the wider MENA region. The development also demonstrates how integrated solar and storage projects are becoming central to future power infrastructure investment.
The award also reinforces Egypt’s rapidly expanding solar construction pipeline. It follows other major developments, including the Phoenix Energy mega solar power plant, highlighting the country’s growing pipeline of utility-scale renewable energy investments.
Project fact sheet
Project: West Minya Solar Power Project
Value: Approximately $560 million
Location: Minya Governorate, Egypt
Project type: Utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage project
Solar generation capacity: 1,000 MWac
Battery Energy Storage System: 600 MWh
Contract type: Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
Scope of work:
- Detailed engineering
- Procurement of equipment and materials
- Solar PV plant construction
- Battery Energy Storage System installation
- Grid interconnection infrastructure
- Transmission facilities
- Balance-of-plant works
- Testing and commissioning
Key objective: Expand Egypt’s renewable energy capacity and strengthen grid reliability
Current status: EPC contract awarded and project moving toward implementation
Project team
Project owner: West Minya Solar Power Project development consortium
Developer: Hassan Allam Utilities Energy Platform
EPC contractor:
- Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy
- Hassan Allam Construction
Joint venture structure: 50:50 partnership between Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy and Hassan Allam Construction
Development partner:
Technology: Utility-scale solar photovoltaic generation integrated with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
End user: Egypt’s national electricity grid
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