Is Algeria a good country for electricity?

Algeria has the technical and financial capacity to meet the country's electricity needs, as well as the assets required for its energy transition. Significant efforts have been made to increase the production capacity, as evident in the development of the installed power generation capacity over the past decade.

How much electricity does Algeria generate a year?

Algeria currently generates a relatively small amount of its electricity (e.g., three percent or 686 MW annually), from renewable sources, including solar (448 MW), hydro (228 MW), and wind (10 MW).

Does Algeria use fossil fuels to generate electricity?

Algeria’s electric power sector primarily uses fossil fuel-derived sources for generation, comprising about 97% of total power capacity in Algeria (Figures 4 and 5). Algeria’s total electricity capacity nearly doubled between 2011 and 2020.

What is the energy sector in Algeria?

The energy sector represents a major industrial activity and economic contributor in Algeria. The country is the leading primary energy producer in Africa, with an annual generation of close to seven quadrillion British thermal units.

How much solar energy will Algeria generate by 2035?

According to new government targets, by 2035, Algeria will generate an additional 15 to 20 gigawatts (e.g., nearly one-third of total power generation) from renewable sources by 2030. Solar energy will account for most of this growth. There are currently seven solar projects underway that will add 100 MW of installed capacity by the end of 2022.

Will Algeria build a one-gigawatt solar energy project in 2021?

Towards this end, Algeria launched a tender for a one-gigawatt solar energy project in 2021, comprised of building five power generation sites ranging from 50 to 300 MW each.