AMEA Power, a renewable energy company, has secured PPAs aiming at financing and constructing Africa’s largest solar PV power station, and Egypt’s the first utility-scale BESS. These agreements were initiated during the meeting between EETC and representatives of Helnan Group, together with the presence of the Prime Minister of Egypt, H. E. Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and other top governmental officials.
The agreements will lead to the implementation of two large-scale renewable sources of energy in Egypt. The first project is the development of a 1,000MW solar PV plant and a 600MWh BESS in the Benban region of Aswan Governorate. When complete it will be the biggest solar power and BESS project undertaken in Africa.
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The second utility-scale project is the addition of a 300MWh BESS to the existing 500MW Abydos solar PV power plant which is under construction by AMEA Power in Kom Ombo, Aswan Governorate. AMEA Power’s Chairman, Hussain Al Nowais, said, “Our projects established new standards that define renewable energy in Egypt and Africa. They are enablers for economic revival, employment opportunities, and socio- community upliftment, underlining our dedication to the electrification and to the procurement of Egypt’s clean energy future.
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The total investment proposed for both projects is USD 800 million. On completion, the projects are expected to produce electricity for over 769,800 homes and emit less than 2. They will also generate about 2,500 direct employment opportunities especially when the constructions are at their peak. AMEA Power is extending its reach in the renewable energy sector by investing more in Egypt. Apart from these projects, the company is in the process of implementing the 500MW Amunet Wind Project that is expected to be finished by 2025. The 500MW Abydos Solar PV Project along with a 300MWh BESS is planned to be fully commissioned by October 2024.
Africa’s Largest Solar PV and First Utility-Scale BESS will assist Egypt to achieve its clean energy targets and tackle power deficits to boost its energy diversity and efficiency plan. Similarly, AMEA Power’s policies include the Community Investment and Development Programs meant for supporting the social aspects of the company.
Project factsheet
- Constructor: AMEA Power.
- Start Date: The construction is expected to commence after the signing of two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in 2024.
- Completion Date: It is planned to be accomplished in phases.
- Cost: The total cost of investments for the solar plant and storage systems is estimated to be about $800 million.
- Location: The main solar PV installation will be built in Benban, Aswan state, Egypt.
- The scale of the solar PV plant will be 1 GW and the size of the BESS will be 900 MWh of energy storage.
- This development includes two battery systems: One is Benban 600 MWh BESS and the second one is the 300 MWh BESS at the Abydos Solar Array site.
It will provide electricity to more than 769000 households in Egypt, thus making meaningful strides towards the generation of clean energy in the country.
