A 25-year Power Purchase Agreement is expected to generate energy savings of approximately EGP 230 million for Cairo 3A and an estimated USD 6.5 million for Egypt.

Cairo, 9 November 2026: Cairo 3A Poultry, a subsidiary of Cairo 3A Group, announced its partnership with Intro Utilities to develop a 1MW hybrid power plant in Ras Ghareb. The plant will combine solar photovoltaic technology, a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), and diesel generators.

A Hybrid Power Plant to Support Cairo 3A Poultry’s Energy Requirements

The new plant will operate through an integrated system combining a solar power plant, a BESS, and diesel generators to provide electricity for Cairo 3A Poultry’s operations in Ras Ghareb. This is particularly important for production facilities operating outside the national electricity grid, which require reliable energy sources to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Under the agreement, Intro Utilities will design, finance, build, own, operate, and maintain the plant, while Cairo 3A Poultry will purchase the electricity generated in accordance with the agreed terms and conditions.

This model enables the company to benefit from power generation solutions as a service without assuming direct responsibility for investing in, operating, or maintaining the plant’s assets.

Reliable Power, Around the Clock

The solar array generates clean electricity during the day, while the BESS stores surplus solar energy and releases it when needed most, including after sunset. Diesel generators provide backup power, ensuring an uninterrupted electricity supply to critical production operations.

Together, the three technologies significantly reduce the site’s dependence on diesel without compromising reliability.

Savings for Cairo 3A and Egypt

The plant is expected to displace approximately 431,000 litres of diesel annually. At the official diesel price of EGP 20.50 per litre, Cairo 3A Poultry is expected to save approximately EGP 9.27 million annually.

Over the 25-year term of the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), these savings are expected to exceed EGP 231.6 million, equivalent to approximately USD 4.14 million.

The benefits extend beyond Cairo 3A. Every litre of diesel displaced by the plant would otherwise be supplied at its full, unsubsidised international price of approximately USD 0.60 per litre.

Accordingly, the project is expected to save the Egyptian state approximately USD 259,000 annually in diesel supply costs, reaching around USD 6.46 million over 25 years.

USD figures are converted at approximately EGP 56 to USD 1. Savings to the state are based on an international diesel price of USD 0.60 per litre. Savings are calculated at current official fuel prices and will increase if diesel prices rise.

Cutting Carbon Emissions

By displacing approximately 431,000 litres of diesel annually, the plant is expected to avoid around 1,155 tonnes of CO₂ emissions every year, equivalent to approximately 28,900 tonnes over the 25-year term of the PPA.

This initiative supports Cairo 3A’s efforts to transition towards cleaner and more sustainable operations.

What the Leaders Said

Ibrahim Wagdy, CEO of Cairo 3A Poultry, said that mutual trust and the ability to work together are among the key strengths of the partnership with Intro.

He explained that the nature of the company’s projects, particularly those located far from the national electricity grid, requires integrated solutions and a trusted partner capable of supporting operational needs for essential utilities and services.

Wagdy added that the collaboration enhances operational efficiency, expressing the company’s interest in exploring new opportunities to expand the partnership to include its farms across Egypt.

Hany Helaly, CEO of Intro Utilities, said: “We are honoured to partner with Cairo 3A, the leading name in Egypt’s poultry industry. Their decision to entrust us with powering a critical, off-grid operation is a strong vote of confidence, and we are proud to support their growth.”

He added: “By combining solar, battery storage and conventional generation in one system, we deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions. We look forward to bringing this model to more of Cairo 3A’s farms, and to helping Egypt’s poultry sector use energy more efficiently and sustainably.”

Expanding the Partnership Across Egypt

Cairo 3A Poultry and Intro Utilities plan to extend their cooperation to Cairo 3A’s farms nationwide over the coming years. The aim is to meet the electricity and utility needs of more production sites through integrated energy solutions.

The initiative supports Cairo 3A’s investments in its production infrastructure and long-term expansion plans, while reducing costs, ensuring business continuity, and advancing more sustainable practices across Egypt’s poultry sector.