The 500MW Amunet Wind Power Plant (Amunet I) in Ras Ghareb, Egypt, has officially commenced commercial operations, marking its debut as the largest operational wind farm on the African continent. Developed by Dubai-based AMEA Power in a joint venture with Sumitomo Corporation and constructed by PowerChina, the massive utility-scale facility achieved grid connection ahead of schedule. Utilizing 77 of Envision Energy’s advanced 6.5MW smart wind turbines, the plant is engineered to generate roughly 2,500 GWh of clean electricity annually. This immense output is capable of powering more than 500,000 households while mitigating over 1.4 million tons of carbon emissions each year, positioning the landmark development as a cornerstone of Egypt’s transition away from natural gas dependency.
Capitalizing on this momentum, Envision Energy and AMEA Power capitalized on the 2026 Africa Energy Forum (AEF) in Cape Town to formally sign a landmark agreement for the Amunet II 500MW Wind Project. As AMEA Power’s second utility-scale wind installation in Egypt, Amunet II functions as a direct expansion phase that effectively doubles the capacity of the original complex. Once fully constructed and integrated, the combined generation capability of the twin projects will reach a monumental 1 Gigawatt (GW). This massive continuous scaling of renewable infrastructure directly anchors Egypt’s national mandate to aggressively diversify its grid, supporting the state’s timeline to secure 42% of its total electricity mix from sustainable sources by 2030.
June 18, 2025
AMEA Power has successfully started operations at its new 500-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in Ras Ghareb, the Amunet Wind Power Plant Project located in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This project is now the biggest working wind farm in Africa, showing Egypt’s strong leadership in clean energy across the continent.
This major achievement comes shortly after AMEA Power launched a 500MW solar power plant in Aswan in November 2024. Together, these projects give the company a total of 1 gigawatt (GW) of clean energy capacity in Egypt—completed in just six months.
Amunet Wind Power Plant Project Factsheet
Project name: Amunet Wind Power Plant Project
Location: Ras Ghareb, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. Approximately 9 km northwest of Ras Ghareb city, in the wind-rich Gulf of Suez region.
Status: Operational. The plant was successfully commissioned in June 2025, ahead of schedule.
Capacity: 500 MW (megawatts)
- Comprises 77 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.5 MW.
Project developers and sponsors:
Project company: Amunet Wind Power Company S.A.E. (AWPC), a special purpose vehicle incorporated in Egypt.
Shareholders:
- AMEA Power Ltd (60% ownership)
- Sumitomo Corporation (40%)
The new wind farm, called the Amunet Wind Power Plant, is a joint project between AMEA Power, which owns 60%, and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation, which owns 40%. The plant will generate about 2,500 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean electricity each year. That’s enough to power over 500,000 homes and will prevent 1.4 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions annually.
Significance of the Project
The construction phase brought big benefits to the local economy. At its peak, it created jobs for more than 800 workers. AMEA Power also held safety training sessions for young people in the area to help build skills and support long-term development.
The project was finished two and a half months ahead of schedule, showing AMEA Power’s strong ability to deliver large renewable energy projects quickly and efficiently.
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Amunet Wind Power Plant Project Financiers
Funding for the wind farm came from several major international banks and institutions, including the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank. Insurance support came from Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI), and extra financial support was provided by the Commercial International Bank of Egypt.
Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, said:
“The launch of this 500MW wind farm is a major step forward for AMEA Power and for Egypt. Adding 1GW of clean energy in such a short time is an amazing achievement. It shows our strong commitment to renewable energy. This is the future of power in Africa—clean, inclusive, and transformative.”
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