El-Sisi reviews summer electricity plan amid expected demand surge

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi reviewed plans on Sunday to secure Egypt’s electricity supply during the upcoming summer months, as officials forecast a six to seven percent increase in power consumption on the national grid, the presidency said.

During a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat, El-Sisi was briefed on measures to absorb the anticipated increase in loads and ensure grid stability and uninterrupted power supply.

The government plans to add 3,000 megawatts of solar energy capacity this year, alongside 600 megawatts of battery storage before summer, bringing total available capacity from battery storage technology to 1,100 megawatts, Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy said.

The measures are part of a broader strategy to secure electricity supply during peak summer 2026, amid what officials expect to be an unprecedented rise in consumption.

El-Sisi stressed the need to maintain the stability and continuity of the electricity supply, confront encroachments and electricity theft, and continue integrating renewable energy into the national energy mix while applying quality and cost-efficiency standards.