Cairo: President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a crucial meeting with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Eng. Mahmoud Esmat to address the anticipated increase in electricity demand during the upcoming summer months.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting focused on the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy's strategic plan to ensure a stable electricity supply. The Minister of Electricity highlighted an expected demand increase on the national grid, ranging between 6% to 7% this summer. To address this, 3,000 MW of solar energy will be added, and new storage battery capacities totaling 600 MW will be introduced, boosting the total available capacity on the grid to 1,100 MW.

President El-Sisi emphasized the need to accommodate the rising consumption levels, maintain grid stability, and address violations, while also integrating renewable energy into the mix. The President underscored the importance of adhering to quality standards and ensuring the economic operation of the electricity system.

Further discussions covered the modernization and development of the national electricity grid. Eng. Mahmoud Esmat confirmed the grid's stability and the Ministry's ongoing efforts to meet residential, commercial, and industrial electricity needs. Notable achievements include the completion of 34 new transformer stations and the installation of extensive distribution and transmission lines.

The meeting also highlighted the progress of renewable energy projects in collaboration with industry leaders, aiming to increase the contribution of renewable energies to 42% of the total generated energies by 2030. President El-Sisi reviewed electricity interconnection projects with neighboring countries, including a vital project with Saudi Arabia, set to provide 1,500 MW to stabilize the national grid.

President El-Sisi directed efforts to meet the energy demands of the productive and service sectors, attract investment, and ensure operational efficiency. The focus remained on expanding renewable energy projects, reducing fossil fuel use, and advancing the localization of electrical equipment manufacturing and technology transfer.