Egypt Completes Construction of 500 MW Kom Ombo Solar Power Plant with Chinese Support

In a major milestone for Egypt’s renewable energy journey, the construction of the 500-megawatt Kom Ombo solar power plant has been completed, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang announced on Thursday.

Developed by China Energy Construction, the Kom Ombo plant is now the largest solar photovoltaic facility of its kind in Egypt. Located in the Aswan Governorate, the project represents a significant leap forward in Egypt’s efforts to transition to sustainable and clean energy under its Vision 2030 initiative.

Ambassador Liao revealed that the plant has a direct current installed capacity of 560 megawatts. The facility comprises more than one million solar panels and is equipped with a 220-kilovolt (kV) booster station to ensure efficient power transmission.

Once operational, the plant is expected to provide clean and stable electricity to approximately 256,000 households across Egypt each year. In addition to addressing energy needs, the project is also projected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 760,000 tons annually.

Ambassador Liao highlighted that the Kom Ombo project goes beyond energy production, describing it as a model for green cooperation between China and Egypt. “This is not only an energy infrastructure development, but also a benchmark for Chinese-Egyptian collaboration in building a sustainable future,” he said.

He added that China remains committed to supporting Egypt’s green transition and will continue to leverage its industrial expertise to invest in and construct renewable energy solutions across the country—including photovoltaic, wind, energy storage, hydrogen, and gas turbine technologies.

The Kom Ombo solar power plant marks a cornerstone in Egypt’s strategy to diversify its energy mix, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and build a resilient and environmentally responsible energy infrastructure.