AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies, has signed Capacity Purchase Agreements (CPAs) with the Egyptian government to develop the first standalone battery energy storage stations in the country. The projects will have a combined capacity of 1,500MWh, comprising a 500MWh BESS project in Zafarana and a 1,000MWh BESS project in Benban.
The agreements were signed by Eng. Mona Rizk, Chairperson of the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), and Aqueel Bohra, Chief Investment Officer at AMEA Power, in the presence of Dr. Mahmoud Esmat, Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy; Eng. Hamida El-Sanea, General Manager for Renewable Energy Private Sector for the EETC; and Ahmed Hafez, Manager for Business Development at AMEA Power.
These milestone projects will support Egypt’s clean energy transition by enhancing grid stability and enabling greater integration of renewable energy sources into the national energy mix.
Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, highlighted that the agreement marks a pivotal step in strengthening Egypt’s energy infrastructure. By deploying advanced battery storage, AMEA Power is supporting the country’s transition to a resilient, decarbonized power sector while driving economic growth, job creation, and environmental benefits through large-scale renewable projects.
AMEA Power has been a key player in Egypt’s renewable energy sector, with investments exceeding $3 billion across solar, wind, and battery storage projects, bringing the company’s total capacity in the country to 2,500MW of wind and solar projects, and 2,400MWh BESS.
AMEA Power remains dedicated to fostering socio-economic growth by actively collaborating with local communities. Through its’ Community Investment and Development Programs, ‘ the company will implement impactful social initiatives to drive long-term positive change.
