Cairo energy storage building parking

What is the energy consumption in Greater Cairo?

In 2015, the total energy consumption in Greater Cairo was 254 PJ . Transport had the highest value and it was responsible for the 70% (177 PJ) of the energy consumption, followed by the residential sector with 20.5%. Public lighting, municipal and commercial sectors represented respectively the 4%, 0.5% and 5%.

Is greater Cairo a case study for the energy transition?

Greater Cairo (GC) is proposed as case study for modelling the rising energy needs of a megacity with a particular focus on the role of the informal settlements in the energy transition up to 2050. In the past 40 years, informal settlements quality of life has been a core challenge to sustainable development policies.

Can lifts and empty apartments store energy?

The world is undergoing a rapid energy transformation dominated by growing capacities of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power. The intrinsic variable nature of such renewable energy sources calls for affordable energy storage solutions. This paper proposes using lifts and empty apartments in tall buildings to store energy.

What is a large-scale energy storage project?

The project aims at providing the scientific, technological and policy basis required for the development and implementation of large-scale energy storage in Egypt, enabling increased penetration of renewable energy sources in the Egyptian energy system.