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Egypt prioritises power grid upgrade to accelerate renewable energy expansion

Egyptian Gazette

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July 11, 2026

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Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, said modernising the national electricity grid remains a top priority to enhance its capacity to integrate renewable energy, maximise the country’s vast solar and wind resources, and ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply. Esmat made the remarks during a meeting on Saturday with Gong Yu, [] The post Egypt prioritises power grid upgrade to accelerate renewable energy expansion appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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Egypt Independent

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· Jun 24, 2026

FM: Egypt pushes expansion of renewable energy projects

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the importance of expanding renewable energy projects, describing them as a priority sector on the government’s agenda. During a meeting with the CEO of Norway’s Scatec Terje Pilskog, Abdelatty said the talks aimed to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt The post FM: Egypt pushes expansion of renewable energy projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 1, 2026

 Egypt advances clean energy transition

Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to expanding the use of clean energy across national development projects. The government continues to accelerate its green transition through strategic partnerships with the private sector to enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian ports, industrial zones, and the national economy. Madbouli made the remarks following witnessing the signing of [] The post Egypt advances clean energy transition appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Arise News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Energy Firms Call For Urgent Reforms As Global Push For Electrification Gains Momentum

Energy Companies urge policy reforms, grid investments and faster approvals to support electrification amid rising energy market volatility.

Daily News Egypt

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· Jul 6, 2026

Al-Sisi reviews Egypt’s 2026-2030 industrial strategy, targets $100bn in non-oil exports

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday reviewed the implementation of Egypt’s National Industrial Strategy 2026-2030, which aims to increase non-oil exports to 100bn and strengthen the country’s position as a regional manufacturing hub. The strategy was discussed during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, according to a [] The post Al-Sisi reviews Egypt’s 2026-2030 industrial strategy, targets 100bn in non-oil exports first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Ariana News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Afghanistan approves five-year power development plan to boost domestic energy production

The strategy includes the implementation of 25 electricity generation projects that will harness Afghanistan's domestic energy resources, including hydropower, solar, wind and coal. The post Afghanistan approves five-year power development plan to boost domestic energy production first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jul 8, 2026

Egypt’s Renewables Capacity Reaches 9.5 GW, Targets 11.2 GW by End 2026

Egypt’s installed renewable energy capacity has reached 9,516 megawatts (MW), supported by 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) of battery energy storage, Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, announced during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The installed renewable energy capacity comprises 2,982 MW of hydropower, 3,500 MW of solar energy, and 3,034 [] The post Egypt’s Renewables Capacity Reaches 9.5 GW, Targets 11.2 GW by End 2026 first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

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Related coverage for "Egypt prioritises power grid upgrade to accelerate renewable energy expansion": Egypt Independent — FM: Egypt pushes expansion of renewable energy projects. Egyptian Gazette —  Egypt advances clean energy transition. Arise News — Energy Firms Call For Urgent Reforms As Global Push For Electrification Gains Momentum. Daily News Egypt — Al-Sisi reviews Egypt’s 2026-2030 industrial strategy, targets $100bn in non-oil exports. Ariana News — Afghanistan approves five-year power development plan to boost domestic energy production. Egypt Oil & Gas — Egypt’s Renewables Capacity Reaches 9.5 GW, Targets 11.2 GW by End 2026