ADVEC has received full approval from Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for the grid code compliance study of the Obelisk 1.1-GW solar and 200-MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, marking a significant milestone in Egypt’s renewable energy sector.
The Obelisk project is among the country’s largest hybrid renewable energy developments, integrating utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) generation with battery energy storage systems to enhance grid stability and renewable energy integration.
According to ADVEC, the project is the first to be assessed under EETC’s updated 2024 grid code compliance study guidelines, which introduce more rigorous technical standards aimed at improving grid reliability, operational flexibility, and integration quality as renewable energy penetration increases across the national power system.
The revised framework includes sequential submission procedures for technical studies, mandatory implementation of dynamic studies using vendor User-Defined Models (UDMs) or black-box models, and the integration of insulation coordination studies within electromagnetic transient (EMT) analysis.
ADVEC stated that the updated compliance requirements significantly increase the technical complexity of grid integration studies but are critical for ensuring secure and stable operation of the electricity network under higher shares of renewable energy generation.
The company acknowledged the collaboration and support of Scatec ASA throughout the project, as well as the technical cooperation provided by EETC during the approval process.
The successful approval further strengthens ADVEC’s position in delivering advanced grid integration and renewable energy engineering solutions across the region while supporting Egypt’s broader clean energy transition objectives.
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