Egypt’s Abidus Phase II 1GW+600MWh Solar-Storage Project Starts Full Installation

On the local time of October 19, the 1GW photovoltaic (PV) modules and 600MWh energy storage system of Egypt's Abidus Phase II Solar-Storage Project-jointly contracted and built by China Energy Engineering International Group, Zhejiang Thermal Power, and Southwest Electric Power Design Institute-have entered the full-scale installation phase. This milestone marks accelerated progress toward the project's goal of grid-connected power generation.​

As Africa's largest solar-storage project currently under construction, it will utilize over 2 million high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon PV modules manufactured in China. To ensure smooth execution, the project team made advance plans and worked closely with the client to achieve rapid delivery of PV modules. They also issued strict guidelines on installation standards and safety management, laying a solid foundation for modular and efficient construction moving forward. At present, the team is fully advancing the parallel implementation of multiple processes in the PV zone, including site leveling, pile foundation construction, and support installation. Their goal is to realize full-capacity grid-connected power generation, with a commitment to building the project into a benchmark for green energy cooperation and a model project for regional energy transition under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).​

Located in the southern desert of Egypt, the Abidus Phase II Solar-Storage Project covers a total area of over 20 square kilometers. Its scope of work includes a 1GW PV system, a 600MWh energy storage system, a 500kV substation, and supporting projects. Once grid-connected, the project will meet the electricity needs of more than 500,000 households and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.56 million tons annually. This will make significant contributions to Egypt's green and low-carbon energy transition, as well as its economic and social development.