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Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has won a $560 million order to build a 1 GW solar power project with battery storage in Egypt.
The deets: the project will be executed through the company's 50:50 joint venture with Egypt's Hassan Allam Construction.
Located in Egypt's Minya Governorate, it will combine a 1,000 MW solar plant with a 600 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), making it one of the country's largest renewable energy projects.
The solar plant can generate electricity for roughly 7-10 lakh homes under ideal conditions. The battery works like a giant power bank, storing extra solar electricity during the day and supplying it after sunset.
Why Egypt matters: Egypt is quickly becoming a major solar market. The country wants 42% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030. This gives the company access to a fast-growing clean energy market. It also strengthens its presence across the Middle East and Africa.
Big picture: India has rapidly emerged as one of the world's largest solar markets, with over 157 GW of installed solar capacity. And the country is targeting 500 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity by 2030.
At the same time, Indian renewable companies are becoming global players. India exported over $2 billion worth of solar modules in FY24, nearly four times higher than the previous year, with the US emerging as the biggest buyer.
