Infinity Power, Africa’s largest independent renewable power producer, has commenced construction on its new 200 MW wind farm in the Ras Ghareb area, located in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez. The company formalised an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract with POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited (HDEC), the Chinese partner for the project.
An agreement signed at a China-Africa economic forum
The agreement between Infinity Power and HDEC was concluded during the China-Africa Economic, Trade and Cultural Forum. It was signed by Eng. Nayer Fouad, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Infinity Power, and Liu Jiajin, Vice President of HDEC. This partnership strengthens Sino-African energy cooperation around a key project included in Egypt’s renewable energy programme led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), as part of the Energy Pillar of the Nexus Water-Food-Energy (NWFE) initiative.
Target of 10 GW renewable capacity across the continent
The Ras Ghareb project is part of Infinity Power’s long-term strategy to install 10 GW of renewable energy capacity across Africa by 2030. This capacity would provide electricity to approximately 12 million households. Once operational, the wind farm will generate enough electricity to meet the annual consumption of more than 300,000 homes.
Strategic positioning in the Gulf of Suez region
The Ras Ghareb region, already familiar to Infinity Power operators, offers favourable geographical conditions for onshore wind development. The new site complements existing energy infrastructure and will strengthen the company’s position in the Egyptian market at what is considered a competitive cost. The project is accompanied by a commitment to maintain local cooperation and uphold current community engagement obligations.
A Sino-Egyptian partnership in green infrastructure
POWERCHINA Huadong Engineering Corporation Limited brings its expertise in the design and implementation of major energy infrastructure projects. The Chinese group plans to work closely with local authorities to ensure project delivery in line with expected technical standards. The groundbreaking marks a new stage in the tangible implementation of large-scale renewable projects in North Africa.
