Egypt has launched commercial operations at its second large-scale wind farm in the Gulf of Suez, according to Renewables Now. The new 650-megawatt facility, built at a cost of $790 million, will produce enough renewable energy to supply about 1.1 million homes across the country.
Electricity generated by the wind farm will be purchased by the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company under a 25-year agreement, ensuring long-term clean power for the national grid.
Located in the Gulf of El Zayt, the project sits near the 262-megawatt Suez Wind Farm I, which began operating in October 2019. Together, these projects highlight Egypt’s growing commitment to renewable energy as it seeks to diversify its power supply and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
International investors continue to play a major role in Egypt’s wind energy push. French energy company ENGIE developed the Red Sea Wind Energy Farm, one of the largest wind projects operating in the Middle East and Africa. Other key players include Toyota-Tsusho and Eurus Energy, who have invested heavily in boosting Egypt’s wind capacity.
Egypt aims to generate 42% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, with large-scale wind farms expected to be a key driver of this transition.
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