Egypt's Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly visited the Amunet Wind Power Plant in Ras Ghareb, Red Sea Governorate, on Tuesday to inspect progress at the 500 MW facility, currently under construction by UAE-based AMEA Power in partnership with Japan's Sumitomo Corporation, as per a Cabinet statement. Electricity Minister Mahmoud Esmat affirmed the government's commitment to accelerating implementation of current renewable energy projects to increase capacity on the national grid, highlighting a broader plan to improve electricity quality, reduce carbon emissions, diversify sources, and cut reliance on traditional fuels. The Amunet project, with an investment cost of $700 million, is set to be completed next month—three months ahead of its scheduled commercial operation date in August 2025. The facility spans 70 square kilometres and includes 77 turbines, all expected to be operational within the next three weeks. According to project officials, the station will generate approximately 2,200 GWh annually, enough to power 750,000 homes, while reducing fossil fuel consumption by 500,000 metric tons and cutting CO2 emissions by 1.1 million tons each year. The project represents a model of successful international cooperation in clean energy and reflects Egypt's commitment to its 2030 Vision and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with AMEA Power positioning itself as a key strategic partner in Egypt's green transition. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
