An existing 545 MW wind farm in Egypt is set to be transformed into a 3 GW hybrid renewable energy project, combining solar and wind power. The Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Voltalia and Taqa Arabia for the repowering of the Zafarana wind farm, located 130 km southeast of Cairo.

The project will integrate 2.1 GW of solar energy with 1.1 GW of wind power, marking Egypt’s first hybrid renewable energy facility. Voltalia and Taqa Arabia aim to optimize land use at Zafarana by deploying a modern hybrid renewable solution, targeting the first commissioning phase in 2028.

The partners will undertake comprehensive technical and environmental studies, including assessments of wind patterns, solar radiation, bird migration, and topography. This MoU coincides with another agreement between EETC and Alcazar Energy Partners for a 2 GW wind project, supporting Egypt’s goal of achieving 42% renewable energy in its mix by 2030 and over 60% by 2040.