Scatec signs landmark PPA in Egypt for 1.95 GW Solar and 3.9 GWh BESS capacity

Core Insights - Scatec ASA has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for a total capacity of 1.95 GW Solar and 3.9 GWh Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Egypt [1][2] - This agreement represents the largest solar and BESS installation in Africa and marks the largest investment in Scatec's history [2] - The project aims to provide continuous renewable baseload power and enhance grid stability in Egypt [2][3] Project Details - The PPA is structured as a 25-year, USD-denominated pay-as-produced agreement linked to the electricity generated by the hybrid system, expected to deliver approximately 6,000 GWh of renewable energy annually [4] - Scatec will provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Asset Management (AM), and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for the projects, leveraging its expertise from similar large-scale projects [5] - The company will invite additional equity partners for the projects, with further details on capital expenditure and financing structure to be disclosed at financial close, anticipated in the second half of 2026 [6] Company Overview - Scatec is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, with 6.2 GW in operation and under construction across five continents [7] - The company is committed to accelerating access to reliable and affordable clean energy in emerging markets and aims to grow its renewable energy capacity [7]