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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Is Algeria a viable alternative to Asia?

U.S. companies considering relocating their manufacturing capabilities away from Asia may consider Algeria a viable alternative, given its well-developed ecosystem, dynamic, qualified, cost-effective labor, low-cost energy, and Free Trade Agreements with Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and Africa.