Trump Drops Solar Power Torch, Egypt Picks It Up

The article highlights Egypt's rapid advancement in solar power and renewable energy, positioning the country as a rising leader in the sector, especially as the United States lags behind. Since 2015, Egypt has made significant strides, including the development of the 1.8-gigawatt BenBan solar farm near Aswan, once the largest solar power plant globally. Further expansion plans include a 1.1 GW solar plant with a 200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Nagaa Hammadi and a 1.95 GW solar project with 3.9 GWh of BESS in Minya, led by Norwegian firm Scatec. These projects aim to provide sustainable, stable, and around-the-clock power, supporting Egypt’s energy transition and economic growth. In addition to power generation, Egypt is becoming a hub for solar manufacturing. Chinese company Sungrow is establishing a factory in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, expected to produce up to 10 GWh