Solar electricity prices Algeria

How much solar power does Algeria have in 2022?

In 2022, the total solar power capacity in Algeria amounted to 460 megawatts. The country's wind energy capacity has increased considerably since 2012, when it totaled 25 megawatts. Overall, the renewable energy generation capacity in Algeria stood at 599 megawatts in 2022. Get notified via email when this statistic is updated.

How much does solar power cost in Algeria?

Algeria’s Hamdi Eurl won two 80 MW plants and domestic PV panel maker Zergoun, alongside Ozgun, secured 80 MW in Guerara. The 19 projects represent an investment of €1.8 billion ($1.96 billion) and the solar power prices proposed by the bidders ranged from €0.54/W to €0.81/W, with an average price of €0.625/W.

How many solar panels are there in Algeria?

“In total, Algeria has an assembly capacity of 500 MW for solar modules, which is expected to increase to 600 MW to 700 MW by the end of 2025,” said Clean Power’s Bakli. Alongside Zergoun, the manufacturer Lagua Solaire has 200 MW of annual capacity for solar panel production in Algeria.

When will Algeria's solar project produce its first power?

Algeria’s Solar 1,000 MW scheme is expected to produce its first power at the end of 2023, according to the state-owned company Shaems, which oversees the project.

How many solar sites will Algeria have in 2021?

Through this auction, Algeria will allocate the 1 GW capacity in lots of between 50 MW and 300 MW. 11 sites have already been chosen. In 2021, solar represented only around 2% of Algeria’s installed capacity with 448 MW.

How much energy does Algeria produce a year?

The country has an average of 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and global horizontal irradiation of almost 1,700 kWh/m²/year in the north and 2,263 kWh/m²/year in the south. Nevertheless, nearly 100% electrified Algeria generates 99% of its energy from domestic gas.