– Egypt and the UAE have committed to enhancing their renewable energy partnership, aiming to add 4 GW of clean power to Egypt’s grid by next summer.

– Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized the importance of rapidly integrating renewable energy sources into the national grid and localizing related industries, such as solar panel manufacturing and wind energy components.

– UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber highlighted the need for a detailed roadmap for Egypt’s energy sector, proposing comprehensive short, medium, and long-term solutions to address energy challenges.

Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have committed to enhancing their collaboration in renewable energy, with the goal of adding 4 gigawatts (GW) of clean power to Egypt’s grid by next summer.

This agreement was reached during a meeting between Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Sultan Al Jaber, UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Both leaders stressed the significance of renewable energy for Egypt’s future energy requirements.

Prime Minister Madbouly emphasized the urgency of integrating new and renewable energy sources into the national grid and the importance of localizing related industries, such as solar panel manufacturing and wind energy components. He underscored the role of the private sector, particularly experienced companies, in executing these projects.

Sultan Al Jaber highlighted the need for a detailed roadmap for Egypt’s energy sector and proposed exploring short, medium, and long-term solutions to address energy challenges comprehensively.

The meeting also covered ongoing transportation sector cooperation between the two countries. Kamel Al-Wazir, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development, expressed readiness to support the localization of renewable energy industries by offering immediate land allocation for manufacturing facilities related to solar panels and other components.

Mahmoud Essmat, Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, outlined the ministry’s plans to boost renewable energy capacity and integrate it with the national grid.

Meanwhile, Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, discussed potential cooperation with Emirati companies in the petroleum sector, highlighting efforts to encourage exploration and increase production of various petroleum products.