Egypt is accelerating its renewable energy transition, aiming to source 42% of its power from clean energy by 2030. The country is leveraging strategic collaborations with Chinese manufacturers and investors to achieve this goal, with recent projects signaling a transformative shift in its energy landscape.
In 2025, Egypt added 5.6 gigawatts of renewable energy to its grid—its highest annual capacity increase to date—with solar power contributing nearly half of this output. Officials have announced 11.2 gigawatts in new production bids, with plans to scale total renewable capacity to 28 gigawatts in phased expansions.
"The private sector is driving Egypt’s shift from pilot projects to mega-scale renewable initiatives," said Ayman Haiba, chairman of the Sustainable Energy Development Association. Analysts highlight Egypt’s geographic advantages, including 11 hours of daily sunlight and minimal cloud cover, as key factors enabling cost-effective solar investments.
Chinese partnerships are central to this transformation. Over 80% of renewable energy components used in Egypt are sourced from Chinese manufacturers, while $3 billion in Chinese investments are flowing into the Suez Canal Industrial Zone. These funds support local production of solar wafers, silicon ingots, and lithium batteries, reducing reliance on imports.
Abdelmesseh Saman, an environmental studies professor at Ain Shams University, noted that Egypt’s vast land and climate make it "a natural hub for solar innovation." With cross-border collaboration and favorable conditions, the country is poised to emerge as a regional leader in sustainable energy.
