Egypt Targets 60% Renewable Electricity by 2040

Egypt has steadily been increasing its renewable energy capacity and has even bigger plans for the coming decade.

While Egypt continues to rely heavily on fossil fuels, that could soon change thanks to high levels of private investment in green energy, supported by favourable national policies.

Egypt has significant potential to develop its solar and wind energy sectors, thanks to its favourable geographical conditions, with abundant land, including arid deserts, sunny weather, and high wind speeds.

The North African country has some of the highest…