February 16, 2026

Global data centres & infrastructure briefing (UTC 2026-02-16)

Scope: Global (stories available: Egypt)
Audience: Institutional asset managers and infrastructure fund managers focused on data centres, power, and grid infrastructure.

Top news (3)

1. Egypt accelerates near-term power additions: The government directed delivery of 3,000MW of solar plus 600MW of battery storage before summer 2026 to secure seasonal supply (Egypt to add 3,000 MW solar and 600 MW battery storage).
2. Saudi Arabia–Egypt interconnection milestone targeted: Egypt plans to energize the first 1,500MW phase of the Saudi Arabia interconnection in time for summer 2026, signalling incremental cross-border capacity availability (Egypt to add 3,000 MW solar and 600 MW battery storage).
3. Longer-dated renewables trajectory reaffirmed: Egypt reiterated its target of 42% renewable generation by 2030, underlining policy direction relevant to long-duration power sourcing and grid buildout (Egypt to add 3,000 MW solar and 600 MW battery storage).

Key deals & projects

Egypt

• Planned capacity additions (by summer 2026):
  • Solar: 3,000MW
  • Battery storage: 600MW
  • Framed as measures to secure summer power supply (Egypt to add 3,000 MW solar and 600 MW battery storage).

Power, grid & interconnection highlights

Egypt / Regional interconnection

• Saudi Arabia–Egypt interconnection:
  • Target to energize the first 1,500MW phase by summer 2026 (Saudi Arabia interconnection first 1,500MW phase).
• System adequacy focus: The directive was explicitly linked to meeting summer peak needs, which may influence near-term procurement and grid readiness priorities (secure summer power supply).

Policy & regulation

Egypt

• Renewables target: Egypt aims for 42% renewable generation by 2030 (42% renewable generation by 2030).

2-line close

Egypt is prioritising near-term generation and storage additions ahead of summer 2026 while advancing a major interconnection milestone with Saudi Arabia. The direction of travel remains toward higher renewable penetration by 2030, with implications for grid and flexibility investment needs.