President Sisi directs boosting local manufacturing of black sand, rare earth elements

President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has directed the development of local manufacturing in the black sand industry, fertilizers, and rare earth elements during a meeting in New Alamein on August 12, 2026. The meeting reviewed the progress of Egypt's national strategy to expand new and renewable energy projects, aiming to increase renewable energy's share to 45% of total electricity generation by 2028.

This strategy is part of the state's efforts to rely more on new and renewable energy sources, necessitating the expansion of battery-based electricity storage technologies to ensure a stable and continuous power supply.

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