A new chapter in Egypt’s renewable energy ambitions is unfolding in the sun-soaked plains of Aswan.
GameChange Solar, a U.S.-based solar tracker manufacturer, has been tapped to supply its Genius Tracker 1P systems for the second phase of the Abydos Solar PV Plant — a sprawling 1,000-megawatt project under construction in Benban, a desert region now central to Egypt’s clean energy future.
The deal was awarded by a joint venture of Chinese firms China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) and Zhejiang Thermal Power Construction Company (ZTPC), which are leading the project’s engineering and construction.
The Abydos Phase II project, developed by UAE-headquartered AMEA Power, will also feature a 600 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system, making it one of the largest hybrid solar-storage installations on the continent. The project spans over 20 square kilometers and is scheduled to begin operations by May 2026.
“Following the successful execution of Abydos I, a 560 MW project that has now reached commercial operation, this significant order reflects the trust we’ve built through strong collaboration and reliable execution,” said Vikas Bansal, President – International at GameChange Solar.
The company, which has now accumulated nearly 3 gigawatts of tracker supply in Egypt alone, is increasingly positioning itself as a backbone technology provider in North Africa’s energy transformation.
The project reflects broader geopolitical and economic dynamics shaping global clean energy supply chains. With Chinese contractors leading construction and American tech firms supplying equipment, the initiative reveals a rare instance of cooperation amid intensifying competition in the global solar market.
As Egypt pushes to diversify its energy mix, reduce carbon emissions, and attract foreign investment, the Benban Solar Park — home to Abydos and dozens of other projects — remains central to Cairo’s strategy. For companies like GameChange Solar, it’s also a bet on the continued momentum of cross-border climate infrastructure in the Global South.
