Siemens Energy selected to rehabilitate 3 hydropower plants in Aswan

Siemens Energy is mandated to support the rehabilitation of three hydropower plants in Aswan governorate, south of Egypt, it said in a statement on Friday.

The Hydro Plants Production Company (HPPC), a subsidiary of state-run Egyptian Electricity Holding Company has selected Siemens for the rehabilitation of the three hydropower plants at the Aswan Hydropower complex; namely The High Dam, Aswan I and Aswan II.

The rehabilitation plan includes the upgrade of power transformers at the plants which served between 1960 and 1986. After rehabilitation, the lifespan of these plants is to be extended to not less than 40 to 50 more years, while additionally generating 300 MW to the grid.

In addition to supporting service projects in Aswan and the neighbouring governorates, the energy produced by these hydropower plants aids in the stabilisation of power loads, frequencies, and voltages for the vast majority of the more than 1.6 million Aswan residents.

Moreover, as part of the agreement with Siemens Energy, HPPC engineers and technicians will also receive training on the state-of-the-art systems utilised in the project, particularly the monitoring, control, and fire suppression systems. This will create and develop a local, and national workforce that can operate the cutting-edge technology required for this mega project.

“This strategically important rehabilitation project will supply millions of people with sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy for years to come, whilst supporting Egypt’s renewable energy targets.” said Ashraf Hamasa, Managing Director at Siemens Energy in Egypt.

“Our modern and efficient technologies will deliver greater and resilient power output for Egyptians. Diversification of energy sources away from traditional fossil fuels and increasing the amount of renewable energy projects are vital to decarbonisation and supporting the energy transition for Egypt.”