Scatec, a Norway-based renewable energy producer and developer specialising in large-scale solar, wind and storage assets, has signed a long-term Business Energy Power Purchase Agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company. The agreement covers 1.95GW of solar generation and 3.9GWh of battery energy storage capacity, positioning the project among the largest hybrid renewable developments in the region.

The deal includes one integrated solar and battery energy storage system designed to deliver renewable baseload power on a round-the-clock basis. In addition, two standalone battery energy storage projects will be developed to provide grid stability and essential system support services as Egypt continues to modernise its electricity infrastructure.

Scatec said the structure of the agreement reflects the growing role of storage-backed renewables in national energy systems facing rising demand and increased variable generation. Under the terms of the contract, Scatec will be compensated through a 25-year, USD-denominated pay-as-produced PPA linked to electricity generated by the hybrid system.

The plant is expected to deliver approximately 6,000GWh of renewable electricity annually, supporting both emissions reduction targets and long-term energy security. The scale of delivery places the project firmly within the Business Energy domain, supplying national grid demand rather than distributed or residential consumption.

Scatec will act as lead developer and will provide engineering, procurement and construction services, as well as asset management and operations and maintenance. The company also plans to invite additional equity partners as the project progresses.

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