Algiers wind and solar energy storage project

Are solar and wind resources available in Algeria?

The potential of solar and wind resources in Algeria have been extensively studied in literature. For instance, Yaiche et al. provided revised solar radiation maps for Algeria, where the province of Djanet was found as the location with the highest solar radiation resources.

Is Algeria a good place to invest in solar and wind energy?

Taking into account the aforementioned, Algeria has immense solar and wind energy potential and evaluating its resources is a very important step in selecting optimal RES sites before any investments. However, the energy sector in Algeria has to overcome other barriers, such as the increase of energy demand.

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.

What is Algeria's solar power supply chain?

The Algerian solar power supply chain grew significantly in the last decade and now seeks to add IPP development, engineering and design capabilities, EPC services, inverters manufacturing, storage solution manufacturing, universal certification expertise, and operations and maintenance services.

Does Algeria have solar power?

Regarding solar power potential, Algeria is home to some of the world’s highest solar irradiance levels, with the capacity to generate 1,850 to 2,100 kilowatts per hour and up to 3,500 hours per year in its desert regions.

How much wind does Algeria have?

For wind, Algeria has a 1,300-kilometer Mediterranean coastline with wind speeds of more than eight meters per second, in addition to winds coming off the surface of the Sahel in the South. Algeria aims to produce 27 percent of its electricity from renewable resources by 2035, mostly from solar power.