Cairo energy storage building renamed

Could hydrogen power Egypt's 'new administrative capital'?

Egypt’s “New Administrative Capital,” a new city deep into construction outside Cairo, has prompted plenty of blue-sky thinking. But few ideas have been as ambitious as powering a skyscraper with hydrogen.

How can Egypt store electricity?

Egypt has been looking at a number of ways to store electricity as part of its ambitions to grow renewable energy capacity to cover 42% of the country’s electricity needs by 2030. These include upgrading its power grid and incorporating pumped-storage hydroelectricity stations to help store electricity for future use.

Does Egypt have more green space than Cairo?

The city promises more green space than Cairo and landscaping has begun on the so-called "Green River," a series of parks and waterways amidst the city's recreational zones. Egypt is building a new city, known as the "New Administrative Capital," 30 miles east of Cairo.

Where is Egypt's energy infrastructure located?

This is particularly alarming since 95% of Egypt’s population lives in the Nile Valley and Delta and many energy infrastructure assets are located along the coast and in the Nile Delta. Respectively, 39% and 7% of installed gas and oil power plant capacity is located in areas below 10 metres above sea level.

Can batteries solve Egypt's Electricity oversupply problem?

Egypt is exploring the potential of energy storage through batteries to combat our electricity oversupply problem: As Egypt continues to suffer from a major oversupply of electricity, the country is in need of new ways to tackle the issue.

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.