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Will IFC support Egypt's first utility-scale battery energy storage system?
Cairo, Egypt, June 15, 2025 – IFC today announced an investment to support Egypt's first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), deepening its partnership with AMEA Power, a leading renewable energy developer in Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia, and the Government of Egypt to advance the country's clean energy ambitions.
What does Bess mean for Egypt?
The BESS integration marks Egypt's first project to be implemented under the Government of Egypt's fast-track 4GW Emergency Renewable Energy Program, which aims to meet growing electricity demand through clean and competitive sources and reduce reliance on imported natural gas.
When will Egypt's 'Bess' come online?
The BESS, currently under commissioning, is scheduled to come online by July 2025 It will deliver about 100,000 MWh and reduce nearly 20,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually, helping Egypt meet its target to cut emissions from its power sector by 37 percent.
Egypt''s Renewable Energy Buildout Continues as First Utility
The BESS supports the solar power facility in Aswan Governorate in Egypt. Officials said the project is Egypt''s first utility-scale integrated solar and storage installation.
Egypt: Government signs contracts for 1,500MWh BESS projects
The deal announced yesterday brings AMEA Power''s government-contracted BESS capacity in Egypt to 2,400MWh, while the developer said its total capacity of solar and wind projects
AMEA Power Successfully Commissions Landmark Battery Energy
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 July 2025 – AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the region, is pleased to announce the successful commissioning of
Egypt''s Bess Revolution: Powering a Greener Future
Beyond electricity generation, BESS could enable emerging technologies such as green hydrogen production and regional power exports. With continued investment, regulatory support, and
IFC, AMEA Power back Egypt''s first utility-scale battery storage
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a $72 million investment in Egypt''s first utility-scale battery energy storage system
Commissioning of landmark BESS in Egypt
The BESS facility is an extension of AMEA''s operational 500 MW PV plant in Aswan governorate, Egypt, which was commissioned in December 2024. It remains the largest operational
IFC and AMEA Power Launch Egypt''s First Battery Energy Storage
IFC today announced an investment to support Egypt''s first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), deepening its partnership with AMEA Power, a leading renewable energy
AMEA Power advances first utility-scale BESS in Egypt
The prospect of the first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) being commissioned in Egypt has moved a step closer with the announcement that AMEA Power has
AMEA Power commissions Egypt''s first utility-scale BESS
AMEA Power has announced the successful commissioning of Egypt''s first utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This 300MWh facility, fully powered by solar PV energy,
AMEA Power selects partners for 300 MWh BESS project in Egypt
The Dubai developer is working in parallel on a new 1 GW solar PV power plant with a 600 MWh BESS in the Benban area, Egypt''s Aswan Governorate. Amea Power said the Benban site
BESS Containers
20ft/40ft BESS containers from 500kWh to 5MWh with liquid cooling, grid-forming inverters – ideal for utility and industrial microgrids.
Industrial Microgrids
Complete microgrid systems with islanding, genset integration, and real-time optimization – reducing diesel consumption and improving reliability.
PV & Foldable Containers
Plug-and-play photovoltaic containers with foldable solar arrays (10–200kWp) for rapid deployment in remote areas and off-grid microgrids.
Telecom Tower ESS
48V LiFePO4 battery storage and DC power systems for telecom towers – reduces diesel runtime and ensures 24/7 uptime.