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.

What are Algeria's New 3 GW solar tenders?

Algeria’s new 3 GW solar tenders mark a major shift in its energy landscape, aiming to expand solar beyond remote areas and develop a local renewable energy sector. With high solar potential, the tenders reflect Algeria’s commitment to reduce its reliance on gas and boost domestic solar capacity.

How big will Algeria's solar projects be?

The projects will range in size from 80 MW to 220 MW. The Algerian government has released a list of the developers it has selected for 3 GW of solar tenders it finalized earlier this month. It allocated the capacity as part of a 1 GW scheme launched in late 2021 and a 2 GW tender initiated in February 2023.

Who will fund solar projects in Algeria?

The Algeria government is to fund the solar projects. Sonelgaz has signed 19 contracts with local and international companies to construct solar PV plants across Algeria.

Who won the Algerian solar tender?

The tender attracted 20 bidders and a total of 77 offers. Representatives of Algerian state-owned utility Sonelgaz have signed 19 contracts to build 20 solar projects. For the 1 GW tender, the winners were Animer Energy, which secured two projects with capacities of 50 and 100 MW, and Turkish contractor Ozgun, which won a 300 MW project.

Why are Algeria's solar tenders so important?

With high solar potential, the tenders reflect Algeria’s commitment to reduce its reliance on gas and boost domestic solar capacity. Algeria — a nation traditionally dependent on gas — is set to take significant strides in solar energy through two large-scale solar tenders with a combined capacity of 3 GW.