Scatec signs up for Africa’s largest solar, BESS installation

Norwegian renewables group Scatec ASA has signed a new power purchase agreement (PPA) in Egypt

The deal is with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for a total capacity of 1.95 GW solar and 3.9 GWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Egypt.

The combined capacity will be the largest solar and BESS installation in Africa and the largest investment in Scatec’s history.

Under the agreement, Scatec will deliver one integrated solar and BESS hybrid system designed to deliver continuous, around-the-clock renewable baseload power.

In addition, Scatec will develop two standalone BESS projects aimed at providing essential grid stability and support services.

Scatec will be compensated under a 25-year, USD-denominated pay-as-produced PPA, linked to the electricity generated by the hybrid system.

It did not disclose further details on capital expenditure, EPC scope and financing structure but added that this information is expected to be released in the latter half of 2026.

The plant is expected to deliver approximately 6,000 GWh of renewable energy annually.

Scatec is the lead developer of the projects and said it will also invite additional equity partners.

It will also provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), asset management (AM) and operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the projects. 

“Signing this groundbreaking PPA further cements Scatec’s leading position and commitment to delivering reliable, renewable energy at a large scale in Africa,” said Scatec CEO Terje Pilskog.

“By integrating advanced solar and battery technologies, we are providing Egypt with sustainable, around-the-clock power and grid stabilising services, supporting both the country’s energy transition and the region’s long-term economic development."

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