Egypt announced plans to meet its high power demand in summer by adding 3 GW of solar energy to the grid in 2026. The plan also involves adding 600 MW of battery energy storage system (BESS) capacity before the onset of summer. The addition of the BESS capacity will raise the country’s on-grid storage capacity to 1.1 GW. Egypt estimates a 6% to 7% increase in power demand during the summer months. These plans align with the country’s target to achieve a minimum of 42% renewable energy share in its power mix by 2030.