AMEA Power, a fast growing renewable energy company in the Middle East North Africa region, has announced the successful commissioning of Egypt’s first-ever utility-scaled battery energy storage system. The 300 MWh facility, which is powered by solar energy, was delivered ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date. The BESS facility is an extension of AMEA’s operational 500 MW PV plant in Aswan governorate, Egypt, which was commissioned in December 2024. It remains the largest operational single-site solar PV plant in the country, and is in line with Egypt’s 2035 Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy.
“We are proud to bring this landmark battery storage project online, strengthening the resilience of Egypt’s electricity grid while supporting the country’s renewable energy ambitions,” said Hussain Al Nowais, chairman of AMEA Power. Commissioning of the BESS project followed quickly after its achievement of financial close, marking what AMEA says is a major milestone in its growing energy storage portfolio.
The commissioning of this BESS project marks AMEA Power’s first utility-scale storage project in North Africa. It was financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), forming the kind of strong strategic partnership that is important to advancing energy projects in Africa.
