Scatec's 1.95 GW Egyptian solar farm to deliver 6,000 GWh of clean energy annually

Scatec ASA, a Norwegian renewable energy developer, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for 1.95 GW of solar capacity and 3.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS), which will strengthen Egypt's utility-scale renewable power infrastructure. The project will combine solar generation with large-scale battery storage to deliver continuous renewable baseload power, addressing intermittency challenges typically associated with solar energy. In addition, Scatec will develop two standalone BESS facilities to support grid stability and balancing services. Once operational, the development is expected to become the largest combined solar and BESS installation in Africa and Scatec’s largest investment to date.

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“Signing this groundbreaking PPA further cements Scatec’s leading position and commitment to delivering reliable, renewable energy at a large scale in Africa,” said Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog.

He also added, “By integrating advanced solar and battery technologies, we are providing Egypt with sustainable, around-the-clock power and grid stabilising services, supporting both the country’s energy transition and the region’s long-term economic development.”

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The 25-year, USD-denominated, pay-as-produced PPA is linked directly to electricity output from the hybrid system, which is projected to generate around 6,000 GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power millions of Egyptian households while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

Scatec will act as lead developer, delivering EPC, asset management, and O&M services, while drawing on experience from similar large-scale hybrid projects globally. The company plans to bring in additional equity partners, with final investment and financing details expected by H2 2026.