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What is Algeria's solar energy project?

Completed in 2016, the project is a prototype and part of the country's transition, aimed at preserving fossil fuel ressources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Houari Mahi is the head of engineering of Sonelgaz Energies Renouvelables, he explains to Euronews Algeria's potential regarding solar energy.

Will Algeria build a solar PV plant?

The state owned utility for electricity and natural gas distribution in Algeria has signed 19 contracts with local and international companies to construct solar PV plants. In making the announcement recently, the government said the project to produce 3,000MW of solar PV energy is part of its Renewable Energy Development Programme.

Does Algeria have a solar energy policy?

The acceleration of Algeria’s solar energy development is the primary pillar of the country’s energy policy. The government has initiated a number of solar photovoltaic projects in various parts of the nation, with a total capacity of around 3,000 MW, and the projects are expected to be finished by the year 2020 [ 2 ].

Is southern Algeria a good location for solar energy?

Southern Algeria is located in the Sahara Desert, which receives abundant sunlight throughout the year, making it a prime location for solar energy generation. The region has a high potential for both utility-scale and off-grid solar projects.

What is Algeria's energy mix?

Despite the recent increase in renewable energy capacity and generation, ambitious targets, and investment plans, Algeria’s energy mix has remained predominantly fossil based. In 2021, almost all the energy produced in the country was derived from natural gas and oil products. The same applied to the type of power consumed.

Can Algeria achieve 15,000 MWp of solar energy by 2035?

To diversify its energy mix, largely dominated by gas and oil, Algeria wants to achieve 15,000 MWp of solar energy by 2035. A call for tenders is underway to install solar power plants in several regions. The region of Laghouat is at the forefront of this conversion: solar kits have been distributed to remote villages and to nomadic populations.