Egypt’s Energy Minister presents action plan to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency and grid modernization

Mahmoud Essmat, Egypt’s minister of electricity and renewable energy, presented the ministry’s action plan to a parliamentary committee that oversees the government’s program.

The plan focuses on improving service quality, ensuring a reliable and sustainable electricity supply and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

Essmat outlined a strategy to diversify the energy mix by expanding renewable energy sources, including 30,000 megawatts of projects added in recent years, with private sector partnerships contributing 1,956 megawatts of renewable energy.

The plan also emphasizes energy efficiency through grid expansion, promoting energy-saving devices and optimizing power plant operations.

The aim of the action plan is to modernise the electricity network by converting it into a smart grid. This includes the modernisation of substations, power lines and distribution networks.

In addition, the ministry will address technical and non-technical losses in the network and expand the use of coded meters to prevent electricity theft.

Essmat stressed the importance of customer satisfaction and highlighted initiatives such as the introduction of smart meters and prepaid meters.

The plan recognizes the private sector as an important partner, particularly in the field of renewable energy, and outlines measures to strengthen future cooperation.

The presentation highlighted existing electricity interconnection projects with neighboring countries such as Libya, Jordan and Sudan. It also mentioned ongoing projects with Saudi Arabia and possible future connections with Greece and Italy.

In conclusion, Essmat reiterated the core objectives of the action plan: improving service quality, ensuring grid stability and continuity, reducing fuel consumption and minimizing electricity losses. These priorities aim to create a more sustainable and reliable electricity sector for Egypt.