“The solar power plant is more than a power generation project; it is a strategic pillar for improving quality of life, supporting local economic activities and promoting the use of renewable energy,” Al-Wazir said. Djibouti’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Younis Ali Guedi, said the facility is the largest solar power plant completed in a rural area of the country. The Arab Organization for Industrialization carried out on-the-ground execution, while the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development provided primary funding and oversight as part of Egypt’s international development cooperation initiatives. The Omar Jagaa solar power plant forms part of a broader initiative to electrify remote rural areas in Djibouti and represents a key component of Egypt’s efforts to share renewable energy expertise with African partners. Al-Wazir said the project paves the way for further cooperation in green energy, local industrial development and technology transfer between Egypt and Djibouti, contributing to sustainable job creation and the development of human capital.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 27, 2025 17:39 UTC