Cairo 3A Poultry Partners with Intro Utilities to Develop A 1MW Hybrid Power Plant in Ras Ghareb

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Cairo 3A Poultry, a subsidiary of Cairo 3A Group, announced its partnership with Intro Utilities to develop a 1 MW hybrid power plant in Ras Ghareb. The plant combines a solar photovoltaic plant, 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 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. The BESS stores surplus solar energy and releases it when it is needed most, including after sunset. The diesel generators provide backup, ensuring uninterrupted supply to critical production operations. Together, the three technologies sharply reduce the site’s dependence on diesel without compromising reliability.

Savings for Cairo 3A, and for Egypt

The plant will displace around 431,000 litres of diesel a year. At the official diesel price of EGP 20.50 per litre, the plant is expected to save Cairo 3A Poultry approximately EGP 9.27 million every year. Over the 25-year term of the PPA, that adds up to more than EGP 231.6 million (USD 4.14 million).

The benefits extend beyond Cairo 3A. Every litre of diesel the plant displaces would otherwise be supplied at its full, unsubsidised cost of around USD 0.60 per litre at international prices. The project is therefore expected to save the Egyptian state around USD 259,000 per year in diesel supply costs, or approximately 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 around 431,000 litres of diesel a year, the plant will avoid approximately 1,155 tonnes of CO₂ emissions every year, or around 28,900 tonnes over the 25-year term of the PPA, supporting Cairo 3A’s move towards cleaner, 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. The nature of our projects, particularly in areas located far from the national electricity grid, requires integrated solutions and a trusted partner capable of supporting our operational needs for essential utilities and services. We value this collaboration, which enhances the efficiency of our operations, and look forward to exploring new opportunities to expand its scope to include our 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. By combining solar, battery storage and conventional generation in one system, we deliver affordable. reliable and sustainable energy solution. 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 investment in its production infrastructure and its long-term expansion plans, while lowering costs, ensuring business continuity, and advancing more sustainable practices across Egypt’s poultry sector.