Will Egypt reach 42% of its electricity mix by 2030?

Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Egypt is still aiming for renewable energy to reach 42% of its electricity generation mix by 2030, but that goal will be at risk without more international support, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly told the COP29 conference on Tuesday.

Why does Egypt need a more resilient energy system?

The combination of increasing electricity demand for cooling and decreasing generation efficiency calls for a more resilient energy system. Although Egypt has less than 80 mm of annual rainfall, flood risks have increased in some regions due to the high regional variability in precipitation.

What is the energy savings potential in Egypt?

The studies and surveys carried out by national and international organizations estimated that the total energy savings potential in Egypt is about 23%. Due to its high energy consumption and outdated technologies, the industrial sector holds about 40% of the total energy savings potential.

Does Egypt have a good energy supply?

Over the past decade, the primary energy supply of Egypt has increased significantly, with a growth of about 56%. Final energy consumption expanded at a slightly higher pace from 1998 to 2008 with a total boost of 72%.

Can Egypt improve its energy resource utilization?

On sectoral level, most industrial processes, equipment and consumer appliances in Egypt have 20% or more higher energy consumption than the best international practices. Therefore, Egypt has a great potential to improve the efficiency of its energy resource utilization across all segments of economic activities.

Which sector is most energy consuming in Egypt?

A simple analysis of Egypt’s energy profile clearly shows that the industrial sector is by far the most energy-consuming sector of the country, followed by residential and transport sector. Therefore, it seems natural to give a particular attention to EE in the industrial, residential and transport sectors.