Cairo 3A Off-Grid Hybrid Solar Project

Summary

The Cairo 3A project represents a flagship off-grid hybrid energy system in Egypt, designed to deliver reliable, sustainable electricity to a large-scale integrated poultry production facility operated by Cairo 3A Poultry (also known as Cairo3A Group). Developed and operated by Venus (a subsidiary of Karm Holding / KarmSolar) under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), the project combines solar photovoltaic (PV) generation, battery energy storage, and diesel backup gensets to address the challenges of remote, grid-unstable agricultural operations
The project combines solar photovoltaic technology with battery energy storage and backup diesel generators. This combination allows the system to provide stable electricity even when solar production is low or when there are fluctuations in energy demand. The solar panels generate clean electricity during the day, while batteries store excess energy for use at night or during cloudy periods. Backup generators are used only when necessary, ensuring an uninterrupted power supply for the poultry facilities.
Launched in 2020, the project is currently undergoing a major expansion funded by Shariah-compliant Islamic financing from Banque Misr. Phase 1 delivered 3 MVA contracted capacity with 2.5 MWp solar PV. Phase 2 (targeted completion in 2026) will scale the system to 5.5 MVA total capacity and 4.5 MWp solar an 83% increase in solar output significantly boosting renewable penetration and operational resilience for energy-intensive poultry farming