Dandara Solar Project Phase 1
Sector: Solar • Location: Qena Governorate, Egypt
Source: Africa Sustainability Matters
The first phase of Egypt's Dandara Solar Project involves the construction of a 500-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant and a 100-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system in Egypt's southern Qena Governorate. The project will supply renewable electricity to EgyptAlum under a 25-year power purchase agreement, supporting industrial decarbonization and export competitiveness.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial)
- Location
- Qena Governorate, Egypt
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Africa Sustainability Matters
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The first phase of Egypt's Dandara Solar Project involves the construction of a 500-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant and a 100-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system in Egypt's southern Qena Governorate. The project will supply renewable electricity to EgyptAlum under a 25-year power purchase agreement, supporting industrial decarbonization and export competitiveness. |
Original sector | Energy & Transition |
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Location
Country | Egypt |
State | Qena Governorate |
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Source | Africa Sustainability Matters |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial) |
Article published date | 2026-07-18 |
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