MENA Weekly Round-Up: Egypt Signs 5.6 GW Renewable and Battery Storage Deals
Here are some noteworthy cleantech news and announcements from around the Middle East and North Africa region this week
April 1, 2026
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Egypt signed agreements for renewable energy and battery storage projects totaling 5.62 GW. The deals include wind and solar projects, as well as large-scale battery storage systems. A key project is a 900 MW wind farm in Ras Shukeir, developed by a consortium including Orascom Construction, Engie, and Toyota Tsusho. Additional agreements cover a 2,000 MW solar project in Nagaa Hammadi and a 2,000 MWh storage facility, along with smaller solar projects.
