Egypt Becomes Africa's 2nd Largest Producer of Renewable Energy, Focuses on Wind Power

See - Sada Elbalad

16-04-2025

Ahmed Emam
Egypt has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the second-largest producer of renewable energy in Africa, particularly in wind energy, according to Extra News.
During a live segment on the 'Sawa'ed Masr' program, hosted by Aya Abdelrahman on Extra News, El-Ghannam highlighted the country's rapid progress in renewable energy development, attributing the success to Egypt's strategic geographical location—especially in the Gulf of Suez, one of the world's most active wind corridors.
"Today's visit by the Egyptian Prime Minister to several wind power stations in the region underscores the government's ongoing commitment to these critical projects," said El-Ghannam noting that many of these facilities are operated in partnership with both local and international private sector companies.
'Egypt has adopted renewable energy as a strategic path for several reasons,' El-Ghannam said. 'These include low maintenance costs, environmental preservation, and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.'
The Gulf of Suez, which was the focus of the Prime Minister's visit, is characterized by wind speeds reaching up to 10 meters per second—an ideal condition that has attracted substantial investor interest.
According to El-Ghannam, the government has invested in strong infrastructure to encourage further investment, a fact documented by Extra News during the tour.
He added that vast stretches of land from Ain Sokhna to the outskirts of Hurghada are now dotted with wind farms, reflecting Egypt's growing ambition to lead in the field of clean energy.
Egypt has advanced five positions in Africa's solar energy rankings, achieving second place with an installed capacity of 707 megawatts (MW) by the conclusion of 2024, as reported by the Solar Energy Industry Association in Africa.
South Africa holds the top position with 1,235 MW, while Zambia follows in third place with 74.8 MW, according to a report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in March.
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