Where is Egypt's largest wind farm located?

Located in Ras Ghareb in the Red Sea Governorate, the facility is now the largest operational wind farm in Africa—solidifying Egypt’s leadership in the continent’s renewable energy transition.

Why is wind energy important in Egypt?

Protecting wind investments is as important as building them Egypt has the benefit of abundant wind energy potential. One of the prime areas for turning steady wind into much-needed electricity is the region around Ras Ghareb, the country’s northernmost city on the African side of the Gulf of Suez.

Will AMEA power develop a standalone battery energy storage system in Egypt?

The developer has announced capacity purchase agreements for the first standalone battery energy storage projects in the country. Dubai-based AMEA Power has signed capacity purchase agreements (CPAs) with the Egyptian government to develop the first standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) in the country.

What is Ras Ghareb wind power?

Taking advantage of strong, stable wind conditions, developers commissioned the 262.5 megawatt (MW), 125-turbine Ras Ghareb wind generation plant on the shores of the Gulf about 30 kilometers northwest of Ras Ghareb in 2019. The plant generates enough renewable wind energy to power 500,000 Egyptian households.

Who owns Amunet wind power plant?

This rapid deployment marks a significant achievement in scaling up clean and reliable energy. The Amunet Wind Power Plant is a joint venture between AMEA Power (60%) and Sumitomo Corporation (40%).

Why is AMEA power launching a solar PV plant in Egypt?

This milestone follows the recent commissioning (November 2024) of AMEA Power’s 500MW Solar PV Plant in Aswan, bringing the company’s total commissioned capacity in Egypt to 1 gigawatt (GW) within just six months. This rapid deployment marks a significant achievement in scaling up clean and reliable energy.