AMEA Power to develop 1,500 MWh BESS in Egypt

Deals were signed for battery energy projects in the country.

Dubai-based AMEA Power has signed capacity purchase agreements with the Egyptian government to develop the country’s first standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

In a statement, the company said the projects have a total capacity of 1,500 megawatt-hours (MWh), of which 500 MWh will be in Zafarana and 1,000 MWh BESS in Benban.

The projects aim to enhance grid stability and increase renewable energy integration in the country.