Arab Consulting Office (ACO), has partnered with global technology leaders Sungrow and Tongwei, and signed a strategic framework agreement with IRSC for renewable energy solutions to jointly develop Egypt’s 75MW Solar Projects across the country.
Furthermore, the agreement signed lays the foundation for a long-term partnership that will utilize Tongwei’s high-efficiency PV modules and Sungrow’s advanced inverter and energy storage solutions, with ACO serving as the local partner and system integrator.
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Key partners and their roles:
- Arab Consulting Office (ACO): An Egyptian company that will serve as the local partner and system integrator for the projects. ACO has over a decade of successful collaboration with IRSC and a six-year alliance with Sungrow in Egypt’s clean energy sector.
- Sungrow: A global technology leader that will provide advanced inverter and energy storage solutions for the solar projects. Egypt is considered a cornerstone of Sungrow’s regional strategy.
- Tongwei: A global leader in PV module manufacturing that will supply high-efficiency PV modules for the projects. Furthermore, Egypt represents a strategic milestone in Tongwei’s global expansion.
- IRSC for Renewable Energy Solutions: The counterparty in the agreement, focused on developing renewable energy projects in Egypt to support industrial decarbonization and the country’s green economy transition.
Significance:
- The 75 MW solar projects will directly contribute to Egypt’s national efforts to increase the share of renewable energy, as outlined in its Vision 2030.
- This collaboration is seen as a model for the successful adoption of clean technologies within Egypt’s industrial sector.
- Also, the initiative reinforces the commitment of all parties to deliver world-class renewable energy projects and accelerate Egypt’s transition towards a sustainable future.
- This agreement adds to IRSC’s growing portfolio of renewable energy projects supporting industrial decarbonization in Egypt.
- Lastly, these projects directly contribute to Egypt’s Vision 2030. Eventually, they will support the national efforts to increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy mix and advance decarbonization goals.
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Comments on the Agreement
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Aya Zanaty, Chairperson of ACO, said: “This agreement is a new chapter in Egypt’s clean energy journey. Through this strategic collaboration, we are reinforcing our commitment to delivering world-class renewable energy projects that accelerate Egypt’s transition towards a sustainable future.”
She added: “This partnership builds on over a decade of successful collaboration between ACO and IRSC across multiple clean energy projects in Egypt. It also strengthens ACO’s six-year alliance with Sungrow, during which we have co-delivered several utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) solar projects optimized for Egypt’s unique climate and grid conditions.”
Commenting on the agreement, Andrew Daniel, Chairperson of IRSC, said: “Our partnership reflects a shared vision of empowering communities through sustainable energy solutions. By combining global expertise with local execution, we aim to drive impactful change and support Egypt’s leadership in the renewable energy sector.”
A Boost for IRSC’S Portfolio
This strategic agreement adds to IRSC’s growing portfolio of achievements. Following the successful delivery of numerous renewable energy projects supporting industrial decarbonization, IRSC continues to set new benchmarks for integrating sustainable technologies at scale. Through its expanding network of local and international partners, IRSC is playing a pivotal role in shaping Egypt’s transition to a greener economy.
Moustafa Abdelmonem, North Africa Director at Sungrow, commented: “Egypt is a cornerstone of Sungrow’s regional strategy, and we are proud to bring our advanced inverter and energy storage technologies to one of the region’s most promising renewable energy markets. Lastly, this agreement with ACO and IRSC reflects our shared commitment to delivering reliable, scalable, and future-ready energy solutions that align with Egypt’s national goals and long-term sustainability vision.”
