Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, and Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, held a meeting on Wednesday to review and assess the action plan as part of ongoing preparations to meet the expected increase in energy demand next summer, amid higher consumption and rising loads. During the meeting, the two ministers reviewed work plans, scenarios, and alternative options across the electricity and petroleum sectors to secure fuel supplies and ensure the stability and continuity of electricity generation. Esmat added that starting next week, new renewable energy capacities will begin to be connected to the grid, with a total of 2,500 MW expected to be added before next summer. He also stressed the continued implementation of the national energy strategy, diversification of power generation sources, expansion of renewable energy, and enhancement of its returns through the use of energy storage technologies. He pointed to plans to expand both grid-connected and standalone storage projects to strengthen grid stability during peak periods.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 07, 2026 20:13 UTC