- EEHC has announced an EOI round for a solar and BESS project in Siwa Oasis
- It will comprise 8.2 MW solar PV and 2 MW AC/4 MWh of storage capacity
- The project will enhance and complement the existing Siwa Microgrid on-site
The Egyptian Electricity Holding Company (EEHC) & the Ministry of Electricity have launched a tender for the design and construction of a solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) that will enhance the Siwa Oasis PV microgrid in Egypt.
Currently, the desert region of Siwa Oasis has an operational microgrid with a 10 MW nameplate capacity. The government now wants to enhance it with another 8.2 MW solar PV and 2 MW AC/4 MWh BESS.
Siwa Oasis is located in the Western Desert of Egypt, bordering Libya. Its existing microgrid is operating with around 13,600 customers. It will be complemented by the new solar and storage capacity tendered. Increased renewable energy capacity on-site will decrease costs by avoiding additional transmission networks for expansion and save the local populace from using diesel.
Interested bidders will design, engineer, construct, operate and maintain the PV system while procuring and integrating the system.
The last date to submit expressions of interest (EOI) is June 3, 2024, according to the call issued on April 22, 2024.
