Big Solar & Battery News From Egypt & South Africa - CleanTechnica

The article highlights significant advancements in large-scale solar and battery storage projects in Africa, underscoring a growing momentum in the continent’s renewable energy sector. Egypt is set to inaugurate its first major integrated solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage plant in the Nagaa Hammadi region, featuring 1.1 GW of solar capacity paired with a 200 MWh battery energy storage system. This project, developed by Scatec ASA and backed by a $479.1 million financing package from institutions including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), African Development Bank (AfDB), and British International Investment (BII), aims to provide dispatchable clean energy, enhance grid stability, and manage peak electricity demand. The plant will be built in two phases, with operations expected to begin in 2026, and energy sold under a 25-year power purchase agreement guaranteed by the Egyptian government. In South Africa, JUWI has secured a deal with JA Solar to supply 420,000