The increase in Egypt’s average temperatures has accelerated during the past two decades, dramatically raising energy demand for cooling during the summer. Climate projections show that Egypt will experience a higher level of warming than the world average by 2100 and face a significant increase in electricity demand due to more frequent extreme heat events coupled with urbanisation and population growth. Rising ambient temperatures could add stress to power generation from natural gas, solar PV and wind, decreasing generation efficiency. The combination of increasing electricity demand for cooling and decreasing generation efficiency calls for a more resilient energy system.
Despite progress in identifying effective measures for energy sector climate resilience in multiple policies, discussions on the implementation of monitoring are still limited in the energy sector compared to other sectors. Reviewing and tracking progress on the implementation of the measures identified in the NDCs, NCCS and NSDRR would facilitate their fulfilment and help build stronger actions for resilience. In addition, promoting climate-risk informed decision making is also critical to ensure that energy transitions are climate resilient. Given that Egypt is projected to face a notable increase in multiple climate hazards by the end of this century, decisions on future energy systems need to be informed by accurate information on climate risks and impacts.
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