Egypt and Denmark Partner on Clean Energy Future

Egypt is opening the door wider for clean energy collaboration with Denmark, a partnership that could help reshape the country's power grid and climate future.

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met with Denmark's ambassador to Egypt, Lars Bo Møller, in February 2026 to discuss expanded cooperation in renewable energy. The conversation focused on bringing more Danish companies into Egypt's growing clean energy sector.

Egypt has set ambitious targets for its energy transition. The country aims to generate more than 42% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, jumping to 65% by 2040.

To reach those goals, Egypt is investing in local production of solar and wind equipment rather than relying solely on imports. The country is also modernizing its power grid to handle the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Esmat emphasized that Egypt's geography gives it natural advantages. The nation has abundant sunshine and strong winds, resources that remain largely untapped for energy production.

The Egyptian government has streamlined regulations and created incentives to attract private investment in clean energy. Officials see partnerships with experienced countries like Denmark as crucial for transferring knowledge and technology.

Denmark brings decades of wind energy expertise to the table. The ambassador expressed enthusiasm about Danish companies investing in Egyptian renewable projects and praised Egypt's existing capabilities in the electricity sector.

The Ripple Effect

This partnership represents more than just two countries working together. Egypt's renewable energy expansion could serve as a model for other nations in the Middle East and North Africa, a region with enormous solar and wind potential but heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

Training programs and knowledge exchange between Egyptian and Danish experts will build local capacity for designing, building, and maintaining renewable infrastructure. That means jobs, skills, and long-term self-sufficiency rather than temporary foreign involvement.

The private sector plays a central role in Egypt's strategy. By creating an attractive investment climate, the government hopes to unlock capital and innovation from companies worldwide, not just Denmark.

As climate challenges intensify globally, partnerships like this show that countries can build clean energy futures while creating economic opportunities and strengthening international ties.