As part of the he Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) between Egypt and Denmark, this task has been carried out to enhance the ability to integrate renewable energy in the Egyptian power system in a cost-effective way, while keeping the stability of the grid system.
Some of this work is related to grid connection codes, which define the minimum functionality and the parameter ranges power generating facilities, storage units, and demand facilities connected to the grid must fulfil. Focus has been on sharing the European experience from the joint European electricity market, and on updating the existing grid codes in Egypt, as well as expanding with new grid connection codes, to support the stability of the grid with a high amount of variable renewable energy resources. An outcome was the creation of the Grid Code Task Force team (“GCTF”) that was to develop and propose new and amended grid codes.
Along with other international partners, Ea has supported the GCTF in development, updating, and implementation of the grid codes in Egypt to accommodate the evolving requirements of reducing the CO2 footprint of the Egyptian energy system. This included planning and execution of workshops and online meetings with the purpose of sharing expertise and facilitate capacity building within the Egyptian TSO EETC and National Regulator ERA.
The project is carried out for the Danish Energy Agency. It was initiated in May 2024 and is ongoing until end of May 2026.
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