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Can Egypt harness energy from sustainable sources?

This review summarises the current energy outlook of Egypt while analysing the country's potential to harness energy from sustainable sources. In general, it has been found that Egypt's renewable energy sector is yet to be exploited for sustainable energy production through its diverse and plentiful resources.

What is a large-scale energy storage project?

The project aims at providing the scientific, technological and policy basis required for the development and implementation of large-scale energy storage in Egypt, enabling increased penetration of renewable energy sources in the Egyptian energy system.

Does Egypt use solar energy?

In 2020, solar energy in Egypt accounted for 1.9% of its total electricity production, making it the second-highest renewable energy source. Egypt is the second country in Africa after South Africa in solar energy utilisation, ranked thirty-first worldwide (IRENA, 2021).

Where is Egypt's energy infrastructure located?

This is particularly alarming since 95% of Egypt’s population lives in the Nile Valley and Delta and many energy infrastructure assets are located along the coast and in the Nile Delta. Respectively, 39% and 7% of installed gas and oil power plant capacity is located in areas below 10 metres above sea level.

Where is electricity produced in Egypt?

The hydropower energy is concentrated in Upper Egypt, while wind energy is concentrated on Red Sea Coast. Additionally, bioenergy-based electricity is generated in one place with a capacity of 10 MW in Algabal Alasfar. Similarly, a single solar thermal power plant is under operation, which is located in Al-Kuraymat with a capacity of 20 MW.

Does Egypt still rely on conventional energy sources?

According to the rate of increase in the consumption of conventional energy sources in Egypt alongside the CO 2 emissions over the period from 1971 to 2016 (for 47 years as shown in Fig. 1) (The world bank, 2022), it is evident that Egypt is still relying primarily on the conventional energy resources. Fig. 1.