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Egypt signs letter of intent to join Battery Energy Storage Systems
The alliance aims to enhance joint work to secure 5 GWs of stored energy by 2024, and take a step towards achieving the alliance''s goals of achieving 400 GWs of renewable energy to
5 FAQs about [Cairo energy invests in energy storage project]
Is Egypt a good place to invest in solar energy?
Egypt has plenty of land and high solar yields, “making renewables highly competitive against other sources of energy,” the Scatec spokesperson said. But the main limiting factor is the high cost of financing as a result of rising global interest rates, they added.
Is empower preparing a solar investment with multinationals in Egypt?
Empower is currently preparing three solar investments with multinationals operating in Egypt “that are seeking to decarbonize their operations while at the same time securing a competitive electricity tariff over time,” said Empower Chief Executive Officer Terje Osmundsen.
Does Egypt need EEHC & Scatec?
The Egyptian Cabinet has already approved the cooperation agreement between EEHC and Scatec. This decision aligns with the government's commitment to increasing the country's renewable energy capacity. By embracing projects like the solar and battery storage initiative, Egypt aims to diversify its energy sources and reduce its carbon footprint.
Will Egypt's PV market open up soon?
Voltalia expects the Egyptian PV market to open up very soon, however, because there was power rationing for two hours per day during the winter, due to a lack of natural gas feedstock for thermal power plants and a lack of foreign currency to buy gas, the Scatec representative said.
Is Egypt a good PV market?
Osmundsen said that Egypt is fundamentally an attractive PV market but the country’s current economic crisis, including a severe currency depreciation, is making foreign investment difficult.