Dandara 1 GW solar PV + 200 MWh battery storage project (two 500 MW / 100 MWh phases) – preliminary financing agreement signed (EIB, EBRD, AfDB)
مشروع دندرة للطاقة الشمسية بقدرة 1 جيجاوات مع تخزين بالبطاريات 200 ميجاوات ساعة (مرحلتان كل منهما 500 ميجاوات/100 ميجاوات ساعة) – توقيع اتفاق تمويل مبدئي
Solar EPC, BESS integrators and HV substation contractors should track Scatec's USD 650M Dandara 1 GW solar-plus-storage project in Qena now that financing is lined up.
| Type | Pre-qualification / EOI |
|---|---|
| Status | Open – deadline not published |
| Country | Egypt · Nag Hammadi (Qena) |
| Client / owner | Scatec (project company; National Bank of Egypt equity stake) |
| Value | USD 650M |
| Announced | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Power plants & renewables, Substations & transmission grids |
Trades and packages needed
- Solar PV & battery storage (main package)
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines (main package)
- Cables, switchgear & electrical materials (main package)
- Electrical installation (LV)
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading
- Piling & deep foundations
What to do
Early stage – get on the client's or bidders' vendor lists now.