ENERGY PROFILE Egypt
mix of fossil fuels. In countries and years where no fossil fuel generation occurs, an average fossil fuel emission factor has been used to calculate t countries and areas. The IRENA statistics
mix of fossil fuels. In countries and years where no fossil fuel generation occurs, an average fossil fuel emission factor has been used to calculate t countries and areas. The IRENA statistics
Positioned at the crossroads of North Africa and the Middle East, Egypt the country boasts abundant solar and wind resources and is steadily tapping into its hydropower and
Egypt aims to source 42% of its electricity from renewables by 2030, up from current capacity of 7.8 GW. Recent deals include Africa''s largest onshore wind farm and the
The adoption of renewable energy could enhance Egypt''s energy security while preserving foreign exchange income through
Positioned at the crossroads of North Africa and the Middle East, Egypt the country boasts abundant solar and wind resources and is
Egypt''s abundant solar irradiance, strong wind corridors, and significant potential for cost-effective green hydrogen production give the country a competitive edge.
Egypt has revised its targets upward, now aiming to generate 42 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and over 60 percent by 2040, leveraging wind,
The adoption of renewable energy could enhance Egypt''s energy security while preserving foreign exchange income through continued gas exports. Additionally, it has the
By technology, hydropower led with a 36.5% share of the Egyptian renewable energy market in 2024, while onshore wind is
This research includes a review of these initiatives, as well as information on renewable energy projects in Egypt and their share of the overall output. Finally, through the
Egypt aims to source 42% of its electricity from renewables by 2030, up from current capacity of 7.8 GW. Recent deals include Africa''s
Egypt''s abundant solar irradiance, strong wind corridors, and significant potential for cost-effective green hydrogen production give the
By technology, hydropower led with a 36.5% share of the Egyptian renewable energy market in 2024, while onshore wind is forecast to expand at a 32.5% CAGR through
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Egypt aims for 42% renewable electricity by 2030, which is below the global share of 60% renewable electricity set out in the IEA Net Zero Emissions scenario. Loading data Explore the latest data on Egypt’s energy transition. How clean is Egypt's electricity?
With its advantageous conditions to harness solar and wind power, Egypt recognises renewable energy as a pivotal factor for its economic growth. The country possesses considerable wind energy potential, particularly in the Gulf of Suez area, where stable wind speeds average 8m-10m per second at a height of 100m.
Egypt has revised its targets upward, now aiming to generate 42 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and over 60 percent by 2040, leveraging wind, hydropower, photovoltaic solar, and emerging technologies such as green hydrogen.
Egypt’s power sector emissions have grown three and a half times over the past two decades, driven by a significant rise in gas generation to keep pace with a tripling in electricity demand. Egypt aims for 42% renewable electricity by 2030, which is below the global share of 60% renewable electricity set out in the IEA Net Zero Emissions scenario.