The electricity and Energy sectors plays a vital role in

the economical growth to secure adequate Electricity

Supplies at minimum cost to all consumers . During the
last decade the electricity sector has grown rapidly to

meet the rapid increase of demand of Electricity.

 Egypt electricity Consumption is Growing at an Annual rate of

6% driven mainly by increase in residential consumption.
Residential Represents 43% of Electricity Consumption.
Residential Consumption increase Mainly due to :
Urban Expansion .

Increase in Usage of Electrical Appliances in Particular Air

Conditioners during the summer almost 3000 MW
Egypt Installed Capacity is Closed to Peak load demand

 Utilization of all available resources.

Promoting utilization of renewable energy.

Promoting electricity interconnection.
Improving energy Efficiency through adopting Energy
Efficiency strategies.
Environment conservation through adopting necessary

measures on the supply side.

Future planning to face the increasing demand.

Ministry of Electricity &

Rnewable Energy
New and
Renewable
Energy
Authority

Hydro Power
Plants Executive
Authority

Electricity Generation
Companies

Egyptian
Electricity
Holding Company
Egyptian Electricity
Transmission Company

Nuclear Power
Plants
Authority

Atomic Energy
Authority

Nuclear
Materials
Authority

Distribution
Companies
North Cairo

Cairo
South Cairo
East Delta

Alexandria

Middle Delta

El Beheira

West Delta

North Delta
South Delta

Upper Egypt
Canal
Hydro Power Plants

Mid. Egypt
Upper Egypt

The Government is committed to address

the electricity sectors bottlenecks
Sector challenges and
opportunities

Governments vision
& actions

opportunits

Generation capacity falling short

Growing energy demand and high energy
intensity
Unsustainable financial burden due to subsidies
Inefficient governance structure
Diversified power supply to meet energy demands
and exploit the countrys resources potential
Financially and socially sustainable electricity
sector
Roles of all public and private actors clearly defined
with all institutions held accountable for
performance

Over US$ 70 bn of public and private investments over 20152022:

Power generation projects (coal, oil, gas, renewables)

Efficiency upgrades to existing thermal generation

Power transmission/distribution infrastructure

Demand-side energy efficiency

The power sector has a strong

development potential
Key competitive advantages of the sector

Significant development potential with a robust, multidecade track-record

54 GW of new installed capacity (conventional and
renewables) needed trough 2022

Highest wind energy potential in the MENA region (30GW)

and high intensity of direct solar radiation ranging between
2000 3200 kWh/m2/year

Ongoing reforms in the regulatory framework and subsidies

creating large opportunities for the private sector

Beneficial opportunities for regional trade not yet fully

developed

2015
Installed Capacity (MW)

37000

Max Load (MW)

28015

No. of Consumers (million)

31.2

Electricity Share per Capita (kwh)

1950

On February 2008, the Supreme Energy Council approved the Egyptian

Renewable Energy National Strategy to Satisfy 20% of the generated
electricity by 2020 using renewable energies, with private sector participation

of 67%.
For Wind Energy:
This strategy includes providing 12% of the generated electricity (7200 MW)

from wind energy by 2020.

For Solar Energy:
On July 2012 the Cabinet approved the Egyptian Solar Plan which includes
adding 3500 MW (2800 MW CSP, 700 MW PV) of Solar Energy by 2027.
Currently the strategy is being updated through the cooperation with EU in the
framework of Energy Sector Policy Support Program(ESPSP) up to 2035.

Installed capacity from hydro is 2843 MW

Hydro power represents 9% from the generated
electrical energy.

Currently, Assuit Hydro Power Project with 32 MW is under

implementation and it is planned to be operated by 2017

Egypt enjoys an excellent wind regime,

particularly along the Suez Gulf where the

average wind speed reaches about 10.5 m/sec.

Egypt is one of 38 countries

in the world that published a
National Wind Atlas

Source:

www.windatlas.dk

Countries have National Wind Atlas

Countries have Wind Atlas in some regions
Countries dont have Wind Atlas

Installed capacity : 750MW

Generated Energy 9.9 Billion KWh

fuel savings 2.1 mteo

CO2 reductions 5.4 million ton

(till June 30th 2013)

 The Solar Atlas was issued, and

indicated that Egypt is considered as
one of the sun belt countries where it
is endowed with high intensity of
direct solar radiation ranging
between 2000 3200 kWh/m2/year from
North to South.

The sun shine duration ranges

between 9-11 hr/day from North to
South, with very few cloudy days.

Solar Thermal Electricity Generation

140 MW Solar thermal power
plant at kuraymat
The 1st CSP plant is 140 MW
including solar field of 20 MW
The total investment is about 340
millions US$ .
The project started operation
commercially in July 2011.

Solar Photovoltaic Systems

Two remote settlements (100 houses + some facilities) in
Matrouh Governorate were electrified by PV systems since 2010.
Through cooperation with the Emirate Side, a project is being
implemented to provide the remote areas in Siwa and New
Valley & Red Sea Governorates with electricity from Solar
Energy. Currently, 10 M.W. Photovoltaic plant is under
implementation in Siwa by Masder.
The Total Installed Capacity of PV Systems in Egypt is more
than 10 MW for lightening, Water Pumping, Wireless
Communications, Cooling and Commercial Advertisements on
highways.

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The program implemented 35 units

with total capacity of 1018 K.W. in
the main buildings of the power
generation,

transmission

distribution companies .

and

 The Cabinet has approved to disseminate

the initiative to include 1000 building
(around 25 per each ministry).
On 16/12/2013 the Governorates Council
has approved to utilize the Solar Energy in

streets and public buildings lighting.

57 units with total capacity of 3630 K.W.
have been examined in the buildings of the

different ministries and authorities.

 Egypt Interconnected with Jordan (since 1998), Syria

(since 2000), Lebanon (since 2009) and Libya
(since 1998)
The study of upgrading the interconnection voltage
between Egypt and the Arab Maghreb Countries has
been finalized and the project is expected to be in
operation in 2018.

 The procedures for starting the Egyptian Saudi

interconnection is being finalized. The project is expected
to be in operation in 2017 of a total capacity of 3000 MW.
The study for the Eastern Nile Basin (Egypt, Sudan &
Ethiopia) interconnection was approved in 2010.
Complementary studies for the project are in the phase of
preparation.

Spain

Turkey

Europe

Eastern Arab
countries

Morocco

Algeria

Lebanon

Tunisia

Western Arab countries

Syria

Iraq

450 MW Jordan

Libya
120 MW

EGYPT
3000 MW

200 MW

2000 MW

Gulf Arab
Countries Kuwait

Saudi
Arabia

Sudan
3200 MW

Ethiopia
African Countries

In operation
Under preparation

Emirates

Oman

Bahrain

Qatar

Energy
Efficiency

On the Supply Side:

Optimizing the share of the combined cycle power plants.
Usage of super critical steam technology.
Conversion of old thermal power plants to work in dual
firing system.

Improve power plants efficiency and rehabilitation and

renewal of transmission and distribution networks to reduce
fuel consumption and electrical losses .
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The fuel consumption of the thermal plants has

reached about 31863 thousands toe, 79 %
natural gas and 21 % heavy fuel oil.
Improved by 5.4% to reach 208.1 gm/kWh
Improved by 21.1% to reach 11.02%

Improved to reach 0.54 kg/kWh

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On the demand side:

In the residential sector
Around 12 million CFL lamps were distributed with
half price and 18 months guarantee targeting to more
12 million by 2015.
A tender for 10 millions LED lamps has been
distributed.
In street lighting sector:
More than 533 thousand efficient lamps were installed
to replace conventional lamps among target of one
million lamps by 2015.

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Other programs:
Energy conservation measures (mainly efficient
lighting and power factor correction) in many
administrative buildings.
Labeling and standards program
for home appliances.
Energy efficiency codes for
residential, commercial and public
buildings.

Energy label for refrigerator

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 On 5th of November 2012 MoEE launched the National Energy

Efficiency Action Plan (NEEAP) of Electricity Sector (2012 2015) aiming to reach Energy Efficiency Improvement up to 5%
compared to the last five years electricity consumption using
some procedures in the residential, governmental and tourism
sectors.
The NEEAP has been prepared following the guidelines
framework fro Energy Efficiency Improvement issued by the
League of Arab States guided by the EU Directive EC/32/2006.
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The plan included procedures that should be

performed till 2015 by MOEE in certain sectors:
Residential sector.
Public Utilities and Energy Efficiency in
Governmental Entities.
Tourism sector.
In addition to some supportive measures.
A schedule for 2014 has been set for implementing
NEEAP, and all concerned parties are involved to take
the necessary actions.

 A new electricity law has been developed by the Ministry of

Electricity & Energy and it is subject to the constitutional
approvals.
The law has been designed to reflect the ongoing market
reform and will establish a gradually liberalized electricity
market regulated by EgyptERA

 Main features of the new law

Establishment of competitive electricity market which is based on
bilateral contracts and adoption of the concept of eligible customers.
Third Party Access (TPA).
Establishment of Transmission System Operator (TSO)
Encouraging
transmission

private

sector

contribution

in

generation

and

Tariffs are ratified by the regulatory agency

Supporting renewable energies, cogeneration and power generated
from secondary resources
Supporting energy efficiency and demand side management

Local
Manufacturing

Local Manufacturing
-MOERE established a localization program for Design , Installation and
manufacture of Components of electrical equipment . The following are

now achieved:
100% of the Transmission Networks up to 220 kV
and all Distribution Network components.
42 % of power plants components.
30% of the wind energy equipment (70% at the end of 2020).
The local share in the 1st solar thermal power plant
project is 50%.

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Egyptian Nuclear Power Program

The program aims at adding about 5000 MW by the end of 2027,

while the 1st unit would be in operation by 2022.

A contract with an international consultant was signed in June 2009

to support NPPA in the implementation of NPP.
A Nuclear Law N0. 10 2010 was issued in March 2010, and its
executive regulation in Oct. 2011.

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Egyptian Nuclear Power Program

An independent Nuclear Regulatory body was established and

affiliated to the Prime Minister in March 2012.

The tendering documents for NPP are ready for international

bidding once the Egyptian government takes the decision to resume
the project.
Currently, the project site is under rehabilitation.

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Challenges facing Egyptian Electricity Sector

Reducing the dependence on thermal power generation through diversifying energy
resources {conventional Coal Hydro - renewable (wind- solar- geothermal-Waste
.etc )- Nuclear}.
The increasing irrational consumption of Energy.
Shortage of fuel supply.
Low Availability factor of power plant

Transmission Constrains and losses

Increasing the investments required for the enforcement and improving the efficiency of
the existing infrastructure and future projects.
Energy Conservation & Energy Efficiency (EC & EE) obstacles :
Lack of Public Awareness
Lack of financing for new projects in EC & EE

The main objectives of the new policies are :

Provide the needed electricity for the socio economic growth.
Consistency of supplying electricity within economical operational

standards.
Diversify of energy mix to include traditional and renewables resources.
Encourage the private sector participation in generation and distribution.
Develop the national grid to cope with the generation added from all the
different technologies.

To achieve the above policies, the Egyptian Electricity Sector has

taken the following corrective actions:

Restructuring the electricity tariff.

Adopting a feed-in-tariff scheme for both solar and wind energy as a part of
larger supporting scheme of renewable energy.

Diversify of energy generation mix.

Adopting the generation expansion plan up to 2022.

Energy Efficiency, improving power plant efficiency, changing simple cycle gas
turbines to combined cycle

Electricity Sector Strategy for

Generation Mix

2021/2022

Gas
0.1 %
Hydro
4.3%

Combined Cycle
38 %

Steam
20.1 %

Coal
12.1 %

2013/2014
Steam
45 %

Wind
12.5 %
Solar
Nuclear 7.5%
5.4%

Combined Cycle

39 %

Hydro
8.2%

Solar
0.3% Wind
1%

Generation type

2021\2022

2013\2014

Thermal (Natural Gas & Fluid Oil )

58.2 %

90.5 %

Hydro

4.3 %

8.2%

Wind & Solar

20 %

1.3

Coal

12.1%

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Nuclear

5.4%

___

Energy Generated from prime fuel (Natural Gas & Fluid Oil ) went down from 90.5% to only 58.2%.

Energy Generated from Wind & Solar is 20% of the total energy generated.

Introduction of Coal fired power plant.

Also Introducing Nuclear Power.

Gas
6.5 %

Restructure of
Electricity Tariff

Restructure of Electricity Tariff

The Cabinet has approved a five years plan for tariff reform
to be completed in 2018/2019 by which subsidy will be fully
lifted.
The plan was announced in the first of July 2014 and
published in the official gazette.
Although the 5th year will not include any subsidy, there will
be cross subsidy with about 9 billion L.E.
Although this reform program is not targeting renewable
energy, renewable energy will benefit from it, as the right
price signal is becoming available.

Feed-in Tariff
In Sep. 2014, The Cabinet has approved the Feed-in Tariff
system for PV & wind farm with capacity less than 50 M.W.
the Regulatory Agency (Egypt ERA) has finalized the
regulation rules.
FIT aims at reaching 2300 MW (PV) (2000 M.W. by
investors + 300 M.W. for residential rooftop) and 2000 MW
(wind).
A central unit for FIT(On stop Shop) has been established
to provide the necessary support for the investors

SMART METERS PROJECT

Public Private Partnership PPP scheme
Currently,
about 90% of the meters in the residential and commercial
sectors, are mechanical meters
only 10% are electronic meters (but not Smart Meters) with a
degree of accuracy of class 1 and 2.

This existing infrastructure of the metering system

does not allow for :
Implementation of demand-side management programs, power limit
advanced tariffs such as: Time of Use (TOU) or Critical Peak Pricing
(CPP).
The process of meter reading, inspection, billing, and collection takes
about 45 days. The process is expensive and time consuming.

SMART METERS PROJECT

Public Private Partnership PPP scheme

The main objective of the project is to

develop an implementation plan for smart
meters in Egypt.
The scope of the project is to cover the 30
million+ customers within a 10 years period.

Current Co-operation between

Egypt and Japan

The current cooperation

Upgrading the Regional control center at Nagaah Hamady.
Commercial Loan of 10768 million yen with the following conditions:
0.01 % annually Interest rate on the amount of the consultancy service
about 434 million yen.
0.7 % annually Interest rate on the amount on the rest amount of the loan,
which is 10.334 billion yen (the loan is currently drawn).
220 MW Wind farm at Gabal el Zeet with amount of 432 M$
The soft loan of 38 Billion yen was granted and all procedures regarding
the loan agreement was finalized.
It is expected to sign the contract by the mid of 2015 and Supposed to be
started at the beginning of 2017.

Projects has been requested from JICA

Projects has not responded by JICA till now
20 MW PV at Hurgada with a financial cost of 92 M $.

200 MW wind farm at west with soft loan from the Japanese government of
360 million $ and it is expected to finalize the feasibility study but the mid of
2015 and launch the project by the beginning of 2018. .

Projects has been approved by JICA

Energy efficiency project for the three distribution companies (Cairo North
Alexandria- Delta North) by installing 2 million smart meters and some
components of smart grid with amount of 25billion yen with interest rate of
0.3% on 40 years.

At 17/1/2015, the Japanese government has approved to give a loan with

amount of 24.762 billion yen and will be assigned in the forthcoming days.

The current cooperation in the field of Training

The Japan international cooperation agency (JICA) financed the training for a
number of Arabic cadres in Egypt in the maintenance and operation field of the
generation power plant in the training centers of the Egyptian electricity sector with
Egyptian experts as follows:
46 trainees from Iraq between 2/7/2005 - 30/11/2006
30 trainees from Palestine between 2/6/2004 - 15/2/2007.
23 trainees from Iraq in the field of maintenance and operation of steam power
plant, and preparing trainees with a joint finance between JICA with 85% and
EEHC with 15%.
98 trainees from Nile Basin Countries in the field of maintenance and operation
of steam power plant, and preparing trainees.
JICA has introduced technical supports for young cadres in different Energy fields
wheras 2 young Enginees has trained in July and October 2014.
5 candidates has suggested to study the Master at Japanese Universities in the
program titled (African Business Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative)) through a
grant from JICA for 3 years in the field of energy in the period from 2015 to 2018.

Proposed fields for

cooperation with Japan

Proposed fields for cooperation

The Investors are invited to share the future

Egyptian plan :
Establish new conventional (oil gas- coal) and
renewable power plants mainly for the wind farms
solar plants, and Geothermal power plants

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Local Manufacturing
The investors are invited to participate in Local manufacturing for the
following fields:
PV modules and Inverters.

Energy efficient lamps (LED) for both residential and street

lighting.
Smart meters and smart grid
D C networks equipment's
Components for conventional & renewable power plants ,electrical
networks.

What we expect also from Japan

Provide

technical

technicians.
Technology transfer.

assistance

to

Egyptian

Engineer

and

What
How
When
Where