Egypt rolls out first private-to-private power supply projects

May 29, 2025

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The Egyptian government has accelerated the implementation of a new law for private-to-private (P2P) power supply, approving the first four projects totalling 400 MW. Under this model, private generators will build their own renewable power plants and supply electricity directly to industrial clients through the country's transmission network at a fee.

  • Many African governments are facing power supply shortages, with electricity demand growing faster than generation capacity. They are increasingly turning to the private sector for solutions. Countries such as South Africa and Zambia are examples that already permit a P2P power supply model.

  • Egypt's electricity consumption demand is projected to grow by 3% annually until 2027. The nation consistently struggles to balance demand and supply, particularly during the summer due to increased cooling needs. Population growth and economic expansion further drive this rising demand.

  • Our take: This model will allow faster project development as it cuts government involvement. Investors will be keen to avoid delays due to financial risks… Read more (2 min)

The West African nation of Nigeria climbed to second position in the Renewables Rising country ranking for May. This comes after the announcement of 1,900 MW in solar projects and the country's approval of its National Integrated Electricity Policy. Our ranking assesses countries based on a combination of policy, funding, projects, events and advertised jobs.

  • South Africa remained the country in the top spot, while Egypt swapped places with Nigeria. Following recent policy and investment activity, Zambia replaced Uganda in fifth place, behind Kenya in fourth.  

  • Among the top 10 companies, Scatec, JA Solar, and Jinko Solar maintained their positions in the top three. Collectively they accounted for over 60% of all new hires in May. The number of “senior” staff across the top 10 companies reached 1,600, based on LinkedIn data.

  • Our take: Recent policy changes send a positive signal leading to high expectations for increased funding… Read more (2 min)

Competition for top talent in renewables remains fierce amongst African energy firms. This week, Solar Panda expanded its operations to Senegal, advertising five managerial roles in the country. The company has been operational in Kenya for over eight years. Both Mulilo Energy and Engie Access Africa also have multiple senior openings in Southern Africa.

  • South African energy companies dominate this week’s list of jobs. Out of the 100+ roles we compiled, 60 are from South Africa, mostly led by recruitment agencies.

  • We notice that hiring for Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) positions is on the rise on the continent, which is in tandem with the multiple solar + battery storage projects currently in the pipeline on the continent, eg the Battery Engineer - Solar Sector position open in South Africa.

  • Access the full list of jobs here

Solar solutions provider d.Light’s staff at the recently concluded Renewable Energy Week  event in Tanzania.

Events

🗓️ Attend Uganda’s Solar Capital Africa event (May 31)

🗓️ Register for the Power & Energy Exhibition in Kenya (Jun 26)

🗓️ Participate in Ghana’s Power Energy Expo 2025(Oct 30)

Various 

🌀 Ethiopia's Assela wind farm begins operations

💰 Swedfund commits $10M to NVIII for African climate initiatives

♻️ PURE Growth Fund seeks proposals for green ideas in Tanzania

Seen on LinkedIn 

Ben David, Writer at The Great Green Migration, says, “I am tired of the false belief that ESG is only for corporate giants with deep pockets. This thinking is wrong and it's holding back Africa's economic potential.”