- AMEA Power has commissioning of its 500MW Abydos Solar PV Plant in Egypt.
- Located in the Aswan Governorate, this flagship project underscores AMEA Power’s commitment to accelerating the global transition to clean energy and is one of the largest solar PV plants in Africa.
The project was financed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC),Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (FMO), and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
In September 2024, AMEA Power was awarded two additional groundbreaking projects in Egypt. The first, a 1,000MW solar PV with a 600MWh battery energy storage system (BESS),which will be the largest project of its kind in Africa, once commissioned. The second, a 300MWh BESS, which is an extension of the company’s existing 500MW Abydos solar PV plant. The project will pioneer the first-ever use of a utility-scale BESS solution in Egypt.
Furthermore, the 500MW Amunet Wind Farm, located in Ras Ghareb, is currently under construction and is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2025.
Beyond renewable energy, AMEA Power remains committed to community development. In collaboration with local stakeholders, the company has undertaken key initiatives in Aswan Governorate, including:
- Renovating and equipping the Al Fares health unit to enhance local healthcare services.
- Providing technical training sessions for youth at the project site and creating employment opportunities during construction.
- Renovating the Al Azhar Girls’ Institute to support education in the community.
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
