As the global energy transition accelerates, battery storage stands at the forefront of next-generation energy solutions. Through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), six Egyptian energy policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts traveled to the United States to examine how cutting-edge battery storage technologies can enhance energy resilience and grid stability.

The 12-day exchange program brought the Egyptian delegation to three U.S. states—Florida, Nevada, and South Carolina—offering a comprehensive look at innovation and leadership in the energy and battery storage sectors.

Orlando, Florida: participants visited Soligent Distribution to explore the practical challenges of scaling solar energy use while balancing economic viability with rising energy demands. They also held a virtual meeting with Thomas Hasselt, Director of Energy and Biominerals Policy at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, to discuss U.S. policies on energy infrastructure and critical minerals. The visit concluded with a tour of the Orlando Utilities Commission’s Stanton Energy Center, a key provider of sustainable power in the region.

Sparks, Nevada: the delegation engaged with several leading energy technology firms, including the Tesla Gigafactory, Aqua Metals Innovation Center, Dragonfly Energy, and the American Battery Technology Company. A high-level meeting with the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) provided an opportunity to discuss future collaboration in advanced battery storage and clean energy technologies, and to learn from Nevada’s leadership in this growing sector.

Columbia, South Carolina: the group explored the state’s advanced energy innovation ecosystem, including SC Nexus for Advanced Grid Resilient Energy. Visits included the Carolina Institute for Battery Research, the University of South Carolina Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center, and the Ready SC workforce training program. Discussions centered on workforce development, public-private collaboration, and the integration of hydrogen and battery technologies into next-generation energy systems.

Impact and Next Steps

This exchange enhanced the professional capacity of Egyptian energy leaders while advancing U.S. priorities in global energy collaboration. Participants built connections with U.S. experts that can support future technical and academic partnerships between the U.S. and Egypt, explore adaptable battery storage strategies suited to energy goals, and gain insights they can share with peers to strengthen energy innovation at home.

By fostering relationships between public and private sector innovators in both countries, this IVLP project helps expand international energy partnerships and supports long-term geopolitical resilience in a rapidly evolving energy environment.