Venus Energy has secured new financing to expand the Cairo 3A hybrid energy project in Egypt, aimed at providing reliable off-grid electricity for large agricultural operations. The company recently obtained EGP 70 million (around $1.3 million) in Shariah-compliant funding from Banque Misr, bringing the bank’s total support for the project to EGP 154 million.

 

The Cairo 3A project provides dedicated electricity to remote poultry farms that often face unstable grid access. The hybrid system integrates solar photovoltaic generation, battery energy storage, and backup generators to ensure continuous and reliable power supply.

 

Project Expansion

 

Originally launched in 2020 with a generation capacity of 3 MVA and a solar component of 2.5 MWp, the project is now entering its second phase to meet rising electricity demand from the agricultural facility.

 

Once completed in 2026, the upgraded system will reach a total capacity of 5.5 MVA and 4.5 MWp of solar power—representing an increase of about 83 percent compared to the initial phase.

 

Hybrid Energy for Agriculture

 

The expansion highlights the growing role of hybrid renewable energy systems in powering off-grid industries across Egypt. By combining solar power with battery storage and conventional backup generation, the project ensures stable energy supply while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

 

Supported by financial institutions and clean-energy developers, projects like Cairo 3A demonstrate how hybrid solar-battery systems can improve agricultural productivity while contributing to Egypt’s broader sustainability and energy transition goals.