Scatec starts construction of large scale solar and battery storage project in Egypt

05 May 2025 22:00 CEST

Oslo/Cairo, 05 May 2025: Scatec ASA has commenced construction of its 1.1 GW
Obelisk solar and 100 MW/200 MWh battery storage project in Egypt. The energy
will be sold under a USD-denominated 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with
the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), backed by a sovereign
guarantee.

The project will be constructed in two phases. The first phase of 561 MW solar +
100 MW/200 MWh battery storage is targeted to reach commercial operational date
(COD) in the first half of 2026 and the second phase of 564 MW solar in the
second half of 2026.

Scatec has also signed equity bridge loans (EBL) of USD 120 million for the
project, postponing the project equity injections to the end of the construction
period. A USD 90 million EBL will be provided by The Arab Energy Fund with
maturity in the second quarter 2028 and another USD 30 million EBL by the
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) with maturity in the
first quarter 2027.

Scatec has further signed a mandate letter with a consortium of development
finance institutions for the long-term non-recourse project debt at attractive
terms, with financial close expected in the next few months. The company is also
in advanced discussions with potential equity partners, expected to conclude in
the same timeframe.

 "We are proud to break ground on Egypt's first hybrid solar and battery
project, building on our proven track record with similar developments. Egypt
has ambitious targets to build out significant renewable energy capacity the
coming years, and this milestone further strengthens Scatec's position as a
leading renewable energy producer in the country," says Scatec CEO Terje
Pilskog.

Total capex for the project is approximately USD 590 million to be partly
financed by a targeted 80% non-recourse long-term project debt. Scatec will
deliver Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Asset Management (AM),
and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for the project. Scatec's EPC scope
is approximately 70% of total capex, reduced from previous communication due to
optimisation of the EPC structure but with unchanged gross profit to Scatec.

For further information, please contact:
For analysts and investors:
Andreas Austrell, SVP IR
andreas.austrell@scatec.com (mailto:andreas.austrell@scatec.com)
+47 974 38 686

For media:
Meera Bhatia, SVP External Affairs & Communications
meera.bhatia@scatec.com (mailto:meera.bhatia@scatec.com)
+47 468 44 959

About Scatec
Scatec is a leading renewable energy solutions provider, accelerating access to
reliable and affordable clean energy emerging markets. As a long-term player, we
develop, build, own, and operate renewable energy plants, with 6.2 GW in
operation and under construction across five continents today. We are committed
to grow our renewable energy capacity, delivered by our passionate employees and
partners who are driven by a common vision of 'Improving our Future'. Scatec is
headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the
ticker symbol 'SCATC'. To learn more, visit www.scatec.com or connect with us on
LinkedIn.

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section
5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act

This stock exchange announcement was published by Brage Krogsrud, Investor
Relations at Scatec ASA, on 05 May 2025 at 22:00 CEST

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