By Abbas Nazil
Egypt and Djibouti have strengthened their renewable energy cooperation following the inauguration of a new solar power plant in Omar Jagaa village in the Arta region in Egypt.
The project was officially launched by Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, Kamel Al-Wazir, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two African nations.
The inauguration ceremony brought together senior officials from both countries, including Djibouti’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Minister of Infrastructure, ambassadors, local authorities, and representatives of Egyptian development institutions.
During the event, Al-Wazir conveyed goodwill messages from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi and the Egyptian government to Djibouti’s leadership and citizens.
He described the solar plant as a direct outcome of President Al-Sisi’s visit to Djibouti in April 2025, which set the stage for deeper cooperation in energy, infrastructure, industrial development, and the green economy.
Al-Wazir emphasized that the project goes beyond electricity generation and serves as a strategic asset for improving living standards and supporting local economic activities.
He noted that expanding access to renewable energy is essential for sustainable development and environmental protection in rural communities.
The Egyptian minister stressed that the initiative reflects Egypt’s commitment to supporting African partners through technical expertise, capacity building, and development projects with tangible social impact.
Djibouti’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Younis Ali Guedi, described the facility as the largest solar power plant established in a rural area of the country.
He said the project symbolizes the strong friendship and strategic cooperation between Egypt and Djibouti, made possible through political support from both governments.
The solar power plant was implemented through collaboration among several Egyptian entities involved in international development.
The Arab Organization for Industrialization was responsible for on-site execution, while the Egyptian Agency for Partnership for Development provided funding and oversight.
Advanced technical support and monitoring systems were supplied by Egyptian partners, including ARECO and Huawei Group.
The facility has a maximum generation capacity of 300 kilowatts and is supported by an energy storage system with a capacity of 1.29 megawatt-hours.
This configuration ensures a stable and reliable electricity supply for residents of Omar Jagaa village and surrounding areas.
The project forms part of a broader initiative aimed at electrifying remote rural communities across Djibouti.
It also reflects Egypt’s growing role in sharing renewable energy expertise and technology with African countries.
Al-Wazir said the project opens new opportunities for cooperation in green energy, technology transfer, and local industrial development.
He added that such initiatives contribute to sustainable job creation and human capital development.
The solar plant was first announced during its groundbreaking ceremony in June 2025.
It represents one of the concrete outcomes of Egypt and Djibouti’s shared vision for sustainable development and regional stability.
