Aswan: Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat inspected the High Dam power station in Aswan, marking the launch of the station’s first upgraded power transformer connected to the national grid.

According to State Information Service Egypt, this development is part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for the High Dam and the Aswan I and II power stations. The initiative aims to modernize hydropower units, enhance generation efficiency, and improve grid stability by adding 300 megawatts to the current output.

During his visit, Minister Esmat monitored the ongoing replacement of aging transformers at the High Dam. This replacement is a component of a project intended to boost the station’s output from 2,100 MW to 2,400 MW. The upgrade is projected to result in annual fuel savings equivalent to $269 million, prolong the facility’s lifespan, and sustain its critical role as a clean energy source for Egypt’s unified power grid.

Esmat highlighted the strategic importance of hydroelectric plants, particularly the High Dam, in supporting sustainable development goals. These efforts are pivotal in helping Egypt achieve its targets of 42% renewable energy by 2030 and 65% by 2040.

Hisham Kamal, Chairman of the Hydro Plants Generation Company, reviewed the capabilities of Egypt’s primary hydro stations, including Aswan I, Aswan II, Nag Hammadi, Esna, Assiut, and the High Dam, which collectively have a capacity of 2,832 MW.