Electricity Minister: Egypt moving ahead with pumped-storage hydropower project in South Sinai
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat affirmed that Egypt is moving toward expanding battery energy storage plants, which have been integrated into the national electricity grid over the past two years. He noted that work is also moving forward on establishing a pumped-storage hydropower project in the Al-Tor area of South Sinai, ensuring … The post Electricity Minister:…
Egypt's Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, announced the nation's progress in developing battery energy storage systems and a pumped-storage hydropower project in South Sinai. Speaking at a meeting on August 16, 2026, with the Renergy Group consortium, Esmat highlighted the importance of incorporating diverse generation sources and grid-security mechanisms to ensure a stable and continuous power supply.
The pumped-storage hydropower project, set to be implemented in two phases, will have a total capacity of 3,100 megawatts. The minister emphasized the significance of harnessing Egypt's geographic advantages and optimizing the benefits of renewable energy projects, including pumped-storage applications, to enhance energy sustainability and provide clean and secure energy solutions.
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