MENA Electricity Demand Surge and Power Mix Shift
Sector: Solar • Location: Multiple MENA countries
Source: SolarQuarter
The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects a 50% increase in electricity demand in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by 2035, driven by population growth, economic expansion, and increased cooling needs due to climate change. The region is shifting its power mix from oil-fired generation to solar PV, wind, and nuclear energy. Grid expansion and modernization are critical challenge
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Wind, Nuclear, Oil and Gas
- Location
- Egypt
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- SolarQuarter
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Description | The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects a 50% increase in electricity demand in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by 2035, driven by population growth, economic expansion, and increased cooling needs due to climate change. The region is shifting its power mix from oil-fired generation to solar PV, wind, and nuclear energy. Grid expansion and modernization are critical challenges, with investments in low-emission technologies, grids, and storage expected to rise significantly. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Egypt |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Power Generation (CCGT), Wind, Nuclear, Oil and Gas |
Article published date | 2025-09-21 |
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