Cairo — Egypt is advancing its national energy transition strategy, targeting a 45% share of renewable energy in the electricity mix by 2028, ahead of its previous 2030 timeline, according to official government statements.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the revised target during a Cabinet press briefing issued by the Egyptian Cabinet, confirming that the acceleration is supported by a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade program. The government has allocated approximately EGP 160 billion to reinforce and modernize the national electricity grid to accommodate increased renewable capacity over the coming three years.
The announcement builds on Egypt’s established policy framework, under which the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy Egypt had previously set a 42% renewable energy target by 2030, as reiterated in earlier official statements by Deputy Minister Sabah Mashaly.
Parallel to this shift, the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development Egypt has confirmed increased sectoral allocations, with EGP 136.3 billion earmarked for electricity and renewable energy projects in the FY 2025/26 development plan, reflecting a strategic emphasis on energy diversification, sustainability, and long-term cost efficiency.
Government disclosures further indicate that Egypt is expanding its regional electricity interconnection framework, with plans to scale cross-border transmission capacity to approximately 3.9 GW, through projects linking Egypt with neighboring Arab markets and Europe.
The policy direction underscores Egypt’s objective to reduce dependence on imported fuels, enhance
grid resilience, and position itself as a regional energy hub within a rapidly evolving global energy landscape.
Egypt Accelerates Renewable Energy Target to 45% by 2028, Backed by EGP 160bn Grid Investment
