Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (SWREL), a renewable energy engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, has entered into a 50:50 joint venture with Hassan Allam Construction to develop the West Minya Solar Power Project in Egypt.
The joint venture has secured an order worth approximately $560 million for the utility-scale renewable energy project located in Minya Governorate, Egypt. The project includes a 1,000 MWac solar photovoltaic plant integrated with a 600 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and is expected to become one of Egypt’s largest renewable energy developments upon completion.
Under the agreement, SWREL and Hassan Allam Construction will undertake the complete engineering, procurement, and construction scope for the project. This includes solar PV installation, battery storage infrastructure, grid connection works, transmission facilities, and other balance-of-plant systems required for the project’s execution.
Commenting on the order, Chandra Kishore Thakur, Global CEO, Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Group, said the company aims to support Egypt’s decarbonisation goals and contribute to strengthening energy security across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
He added that the latest project marks SWREL’s third GW-scale order received within nine months, reflecting growing customer confidence in the company’s ability to execute large renewable energy projects, including those involving advanced technologies such as battery energy storage systems.
Expanding Presence in Africa
The Egypt project further strengthens SWREL’s position in the African renewable energy market, where the company has been increasing its focus on large-scale solar EPC opportunities.
Earlier, SWREL secured a turnkey EPC contract for a 240 MWac solar PV project in South Africa valued at around $147 million. The company has also supported its South African operations through a parent company guarantee of approximately $34 million issued to Nedbank Limited for working capital requirements.
With multiple projects underway in South Africa and the new Egypt order, SWREL is expanding its international renewable energy portfolio through strategic partnerships and country-focused execution strategies.
The company’s latest global expansion approach reflects a shift toward reducing project risks by forming joint ventures where required and strengthening operations in markets with strong renewable energy growth potential. The MENA and African regions are emerging as key markets for large-scale solar deployment, driven by rising clean energy demand, grid stability requirements, and declining solar technology costs.
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