☀️ Peak sun hours in Egypt
Egypt gets outstanding sun — roughly 5.5 to 6.5 peak sun hours. Upper Egypt and the desert are highest; the Delta and north coast a little lower.
| Region | Approx. peak sun hours (annual avg) |
|---|---|
| Aswan & Upper Egypt | ~6.2 – 6.7 |
| Western Desert & Kharga | ~6.0 – 6.5 |
| Greater Cairo & Middle Egypt | ~5.6 – 6.1 |
| Nile Delta | ~5.2 – 5.7 |
| North coast (Alexandria) | ~5.0 – 5.5 |
Use your local figure in the solar panel calculator and the energy production calculator. Background: peak sun hours by location.
⚡ Electricity prices in Egypt
Residential electricity is billed on rising slabs and has been climbing as subsidies are cut — roughly EGP 0.68 up to about EGP 2.30 per kWh depending on your monthly slab. High-consumption homes sit in the expensive upper slabs, where solar self-generation delivers the biggest saving.
💸 Incentives & net metering
Egypt operates a net-metering scheme (through EgyptERA and the distribution companies) that lets rooftop systems offset consumption and carry credits. At utility scale, the Benban complex is one of the largest solar parks in the world. Confirm the current residential net-metering terms and any capacity limits with your distribution company.
💰 System cost & payback in Egypt
Local installation is relatively affordable; payback keeps improving as tariffs rise:
| System size | Approx. cost | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | ~EGP 60,000 – 110,000 | Small home |
| 5 kW | ~EGP 100,000 – 180,000 | Typical family home |
| 10 kW | ~EGP 200,000 – 350,000 | Large home / small business |
Work out your own numbers with the ROI calculator and the bill savings calculator, or design the whole system with the system report builder.
💡 Local insight: Egypt
The trend in Egypt matters more than today's number: as electricity subsidies are phased out and tariffs rise year after year, the savings from solar grow over the life of the system. Homes already in the higher consumption slabs benefit immediately, and net metering means summer surplus in this very sunny climate isn't wasted.
🧰 Solar tools
Plan your system with these:
- Solar panel calculator — how many panels for your usage and sun hours.
- Solar bill savings calculator — how much you'll save.
- ROI calculator — payback period.
- Battery calculator — if you want backup.
- Full system report — design the whole system in one page.
Related reading: solar panels in hot climates, how many panels to run a house, and peak sun hours by location.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many peak sun hours does Egypt get?
About 5.5 to 6.5. Aswan and the Western Desert are highest (~6.2–6.7), Cairo around 5.6–6.1, and the Delta and north coast a little lower.
Is solar worth it in Egypt?
Increasingly yes — as subsidies are cut and tariffs rise, savings grow. Higher-consumption homes benefit most, with payback commonly around 5–8 years and improving.
Does Egypt have net metering?
Yes, through EgyptERA and the distribution companies, allowing rooftop systems to offset consumption. Confirm current terms and capacity limits locally.
How much does solar cost in Egypt?
Roughly EGP 100,000–180,000 for a typical 5 kW home system, less for 3 kW. Get local quotes as prices move with the currency.
Note: Egyptian electricity tariffs, net-metering rules and prices change frequently (and with the currency). These figures are approximate, for planning only — verify with your distribution company and a local installer.