How much solar power does Algeria have?

By the end of 2023, Algeria had 437 MW of solar generation capacity, according to the national Commission for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency (CEREFE). 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.

Where are solar panels made in Algeria?

Alongside Zergoun, the manufacturer Lagua Solaire has 200 MW of annual capacity for solar panel production in Algeria. The production plant of Algerian telecommunications and renewable energy company Milltech has a facility in Mila, in the east of the country, with a production capacity of 100 MW for M3-based modules. Manufacturing hub

Are there solar investment opportunities in Algeria?

We are proud to present our findings on solar investment opportunities in Algeria. This report provides a snapshot of Algeria’s business environment and, major macroeconomic trends, while analysing issues related to foreign investment barriers and the country’s political situation.

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.

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.