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Egypt announces 600 MW of battery storage before summer 2026 in rush to meet higher peak demands

Egypt’s electricity ministry plans to commission 600 MW of battery energy storage systems before summer 2026, alongside 3 GW of solar, as the country rapidly builds out its renewable generation.

By

Tristan Rayner

Feb 18, 2026

Egypt will bring 600 MW of battery energy storage systems online in 2026, according to statements from the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy this week.

A meeting between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, saw the goals emerge to secure summer energy resources ahead of the season, as estimates are thatt the country will see a 6% to 7% increase in power demand during summer month.

The storage rollout is scheduled ahead of summer, when electricity demand is expected to rise by around 6% to 7%. The ministry has indicated that the new 600 MW, with unspecified capacity, will be used to support grid stability and reduce pressure during peak hours, while supporting the country’s plans to commission roughly 3 GW of new solar PV capacity in 2026.

Once the new projects are energised, total grid-connected battery capacity is expected to reach around 1.1 GW, with Egypt’s grid dominated by natural gas. Comments from Egypt’s President urged the grid to continue to expand via renewable energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Egypt is targeting a 42% renewable share in its power mix by 2030.

A significant domestic effort is rising to meet the challenge, with GCL, Cornex, TBEA agreeing last month to build a 5 GW solar manufacturing complex and 5 GW battery storage factory in Egypt.

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Tristan Rayner

Tristan is an Electrical Engineer with experience in consulting and public sector works in plant procurement. He has previously been Managing Editor and Founding Editor of tech and other publications in Australia.

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