Why It Matters
GHG Emissions
Energy production remains the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, driving urgent need for transition.
Climate Targets
Achieving the 1.5°C target requires shifting to 100% renewable energy systems across all industrial sectors.
Record Investment
Global investment in clean energy is breaking records, signaling a permanent shift in market dynamics.
Egypt's Targets
National strategy aims for 42% renewable energy share in electricity generation capacity by 2035.
Our Goal 2027
"SEKEM aims to be completely powered by renewable energies and become a role model for the energy industry."
Our Approach
Our strategy hinges on a phased transition to 100% photovoltaic (PV) energy across all facilities. Through our dedicated EcoEnergy subsidiary, we are not only retrofitting existing industrial sites but designing new agricultural projects with renewables integrated from day one.
Beyond our immediate operations, we facilitate micro-loans to contracted farmers, enabling them to replace diesel pumps with solar alternatives. This systemic approach is supported by the Vocational Training Center (VTC), where students actively participate in installation and maintenance, building local capacity.
Heliopolis University (HU) leads continuous research to optimize these systems for the specific climatic challenges of the Egyptian desert, ensuring long-term resilience and efficiency.
campaign News 2024
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–3.6% energy use vs 2023, driven mainly by reduced reliance on the national grid (one-third of SEKEM's total consumption).
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2 pivot-irrigation units × 150 kWp installed at Wahat in Q1 and Q4 — solar-powered pumping at industrial scale.
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Regenerative Wahat Bahariya project: PV system installations on farmers' land to accelerate the renewable transition.
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VTC Solar-Energy Department apprentices ran a workshop at Salem Allam School in the 13 Villages — raising awareness on solar applications and conservation.
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Planned PV at the ISIS Water factory postponed beyond 2024 due to currency depreciation — rescheduled for 2025 with an upgraded 170 kW target.
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Egypt's national target: 42% renewable share of total generated energy by 2035 (up from 31% in 2021).
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Install 170 kW capacity at the ISIS facility to cover baseline production needs.
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Expand integration programs for rural homes and partner farms with flexible financing.
Performance 2024
of total energy from renewable sources
Reduction achieved