When was the first PV system installed in Algeria?

Installed back in 2004, this PV system commemorates the first practical application of a grid-connected system in Algeria. The plant has been continuously generating power since 15 October 2004 with the exception of two short periods when inverters were replaced twice in February 2010 and February 2016 respectively.

How many solar panels are there in Algeria?

“In total, Algeria has an assembly capacity of 500 MW for solar modules, which is expected to increase to 600 MW to 700 MW by the end of 2025,” said Clean Power’s Bakli. Alongside Zergoun, the manufacturer Lagua Solaire has 200 MW of annual capacity for solar panel production in Algeria.

How can Algeria attract investment in wind and solar energy?

The Algerian government is trying to attract investments in wind and solar energies by establishing suitable policies to install 5 GW of wind power and 13.6 GW of solar PV by 2030.

Will Algeria become a hub for solar glass production?

Offering its companies a low electricity price of about DZD 4.68 ($0.03)/kWh, Algeria envisions becoming a hub for solar glass production, both for its domestic market and for US manufacturers, to replace Asian markets affected by an import ban on their photovoltaic equipment.

Does Algeria have a solar energy potential?

Algeria is known for its important potential in hydrocarbon resources, but it also houses a huge solar energy potential (Kabir et al. 2018; Bouraiou et al. 2020) thanks to its location in the Mediterranean basin. The southern part of the country receives more sunshine as it lies exactly in the sunbelt.

How much energy does Algeria produce a year?

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. Nevertheless, nearly 100% electrified Algeria generates 99% of its energy from domestic gas.